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Mainframe Storage/Tape Engineer - Remote
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What this role officially is
ICT system administrator — ESCO, the EU occupation classification
ICT system administrators are responsible for the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of computer and network systems, servers, workstations and peripheral devices. They may acquire, install, or upgrade computer components and software; automate routine tasks; write computer programs; troubleshoot; train and supervise staff; and provide technical support. They ensure optimum system integrity, security, backup and performance.
Also known as: enterprise administrator, IT system administrator, ICT systems administrator, ICT sysadmins, IT systems administrator, ICT sysadmin
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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
Originally posted on Himalayas
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
Originally posted on Himalayas