Mainframe Storage/Tape Engineer

Our client, the global IT services company is hiring for the Sr. Mainframe Storage/Tape Engineer position. This is a permanent, full-time, 100% remote position. 

Responsibilities:



• Perform daily Storage management activities relating to SMS routines, DASD pools monitoring housekeeping batch jobs and on-call support
• Troubleshoot basic space issues, perform migrate and archive functions
• Implement routine storage-type changes relating to client requests to add or move volumes
• Troubleshoot JCL errors and resolve them
• Create and maintain core system backups
• Login and monitor IBM TS7700 grids
• Understand the incident, change, and problem processes and execute the processes
• Implement new storage solutions
• Perform and Lead DR drills and provide direction to other drill team members
• Create and manage SMS spools
• Configure Tape and DASD hardware devices from the device level
• Peer reviews all storage changes that the team executes
• Administration of Storage Software
• Setup and troubleshoot storage replication (Tape and DASD)
• Troubleshoot IBM grid failures and have an in-depth understanding of how to monitor and manage them across multiple clusters in multiple locations
• Lead Storage restoration efforts during outages
• Provide Oncall 7 x 24 rotation

Mandatory Qualifications

• Applicants for employment in Canada must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in Mainframe Storage and Tape projects
• Proven experience managing IBM, EMC/DELL, HP Storage and Tape HW and Software
• Proficiency in Storage and Tape implementation/migration

Other Qualifications

• Relevant certifications such as Mainframe Storage Administrator are preferred
• Experience with z/OS system programming with focus on Storage and Tape is preferred
• Incident, Problem, Change, Configuration Management