Mainframe Storage Consultant

Software International; Toronto; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm in Toronto seeks a Mainframe Storage Consultant to manage storage solutions and support disaster recovery efforts. The role requires expertise in various storage technologies and the ability to analyze and optimize storage performance. Ideal candidates will have 3 to 4 years of relevant experience and a degree in IT or Computer Science. This position offers competitive compensation and the potential for extensions.

Qualifications

• 3 to 4 years of experience with mainframe storage solutions.
• Proven ability to manage data storage subsystems.
• Experience in supporting disaster recovery and continuity plans.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and enhance storage solutions for multiple Sysplexes.
• Support disaster recovery exercises and new data center builds.
• Analyze and optimize DASD storage and tape performance.

Skills

HSM

CA1

CA7

FDR PAS

TDMF

CA Vantage

Hitachi Universal Replicator

Disaster Recovery

Business Continuity Exercises

Education

4 year college degree in IT/Computer Science

Tools

IBM Global Mirror

Virtual Tape (IBM TS77xx)

Job description

About the job Mainframe Storage Consultant

Software International (SI) supplies technical talent to a variety of Fortune 100/500/1000 and other companies in Canada/US.

We are currently hiring for aMainframe Storage Consultant for our global IT infratructure consultingclient.

Rate: $100-120/hr CAD C2C

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 6 months initially, then multiple 6 - 12monthextensions

Job Description:

Evaluate, provision, configure, implement, maintain, analyze, diagnose, and provide day-to-day support for clients overall Storage (DASD and Tape) solution(s) including backup, restore, archive, and business continuity plans.

Job Requirements:

3 to 4 years experience with HSM, CA1, CA7, FDR PAS, TDMF, CA Vantage, Hitachi Universal Replicator / BCM, SMS, ACS, DFDSS/HSM for backups and/or FDR ABRS, IBM Global Mirror / Metro Mirror / CSM, Virtual Tape (IBM TS77xx), CR+ and catalog maintenance / optimization, Disaster Recovery / Business Continuity exercises and methods.

Education:

4 year college degree with concentration in IT / Computer Science preferred.

Job Responsibilities:

Monitor, support, maintain, and enhance associated storage, backups, and data replication for a large number of Sysplexes.

Provide support for Disaster Recovery Exercises and new data center builds as necessary. These support activities (e.g., problem resolution, 3rd party vendor communication, and change and implementation) will involve the management and analysis of all Agency mainframe DASD and tape data storage subsystems. It will include the management and analysis of all production backup and recovery jobs executed at production and all remote locations, to maintain compatibility with existing storage management infrastructures.

Analyze Production Mainframe DASD Space Availability

Analyze mainframe DASD space availability by Systems Managed Storage Complex (SMSPLEX) and by System Complex (SYSPLEX)

Analyze DASD storage connected across all Logical PARtitions (LPARs)

Analyze and determine cause of mainframe DASD space concerns

Communicate resolution to requesting area via phone and/or email

• Evaluate new technologies
• Install, configure, implement new solutions / architectures.

Provide mainframe DASD space capacity where required

Analyze and recommend required SMS modifications

Analyze required mainframe ACS code modifications

Monitor DASD and tape storage resources for performance and available space

Process required Mainframe SMS construct modifications online using TSO logon and Interactive System Management Facility (ISMF)

Test all changes using the SMS test facility prior to installation. Testing is online using Mainframe TSO logon and ISMF

Document each action taken

Deploy mainframe DASD and tape

Perform catalog optimization and maintenance.

Maintain Hierarchical Storage Management (HSM) parameter library members assigned to control execution

Maintain free space for the three control data sets of HSM

Analyze, maintain and perform the steps to reorganize control data sets

Analyze, maintain Migration on Level 2 tapes to ensure maximum tape density

Support DF/SMShsm Aggregate Backup and Recovery System (ABARS) on the wireline systems

Support for upgrading Systems Managed Storage (SMS), Hierarchical Storage Manager (HSM) and of Device Facility Product (DFP)

Support IBM Mainframe storage management disciplines utilizing DF/SMS ACS routines

Review Mainframe DASD/tape space availability by SMSPLEX and by SYSPLEX

Review mainframe DASD/tape storage thresholds to determine adequate space availability

Analyze and determine cause of DASD/tape space concerns

Communicate resolution to appropriate area

Analysis of Mainframe DASD and tape storage usage availability

Determine application and people to contact for DASD/tape space concerns

Provide resolution for space shortages

Respond to AYS (Service Now) requests as necessary to support client needs.

Provide DASD/tape storage space available to correct DASD/tape space shortage

Enhance software to reduce operation time, add functionality, or improve efficiency

Work independently or under only general direction

Analyze mainframe SMS constructs

Analyze mainframe SMS ACS logic

Prior to introducing any storage change into production, use the SMS test facility located on the Storage Laboratory for testing changes

Review and respond if necessary, to daily, weekly, and monthly automated health checks.

Analyze and determine cause of DASD backup and data replication failures

Communicate resolution to appropriate area if applicable.

Work with application and Business Continuity organizations to ensure backup and/or recovery solutions are complete and maintained.

Provide resolution for backup and/or recovery infrastructure shortages

Document, report and address in ticketing system, the status of tape storage availability issues

Enhance DASD/tape hardware configurations to reduce operation time, add functionality, or improve efficiency of use

Make additions or deletions to DASD/tape storage infrastructures as required

Review mainframe DASD/tape performance with 3rd party vendor personnel verbally and in writing