Mainframe Storage Engineer

DXC Technology Inc.; Ontario; Remote; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks a skilled z/OS Storage Administrator to manage critical storage systems in a remote setting. The role involves troubleshooting, implementing storage solutions, and participating in 24x7 support rotations. Ideal candidates will demonstrate expertise in IBM storage technologies and strong analytical skills, ensuring data integrity and system availability.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of z/OS storage systems.
• Proficient in JCL troubleshooting.
• Experience leading DR drills.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily z/OS storage management activities.
• Troubleshoot storage space issues.
• Lead disaster recovery drills.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Tools

IBM TS7700

GDPS

Job description

Job Description:

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) helps global companies run their mission critical systems and operations while modernizing IT, optimizing data architectures, and ensuring security and scalability across public, private and hybrid clouds. The world’s largest companies and public sector organizations trust DXC to deploy services across the Enterprise Technology Stack to drive new levels of performance, competitiveness, and customer experience. Learn more about how we deliver excellence for our customers and colleagues at DXC.com.

Location: Remote (Canada)

Essential Job Functions

• Perform daily z/OS storage management activities, including SMS routines, DASD pool monitoring, and execution of housekeeping batch jobs.

• Troubleshoot basic storage space issues and execute migrate/archive functions.

• Implement routine storage configuration changes based on client requests, including volume additions and relocations.

• Resolve JCL errors and perform associated corrective actions.

• Create, maintain, and monitor core system backups to ensure data integrity.

• Access and monitor IBM TS7700 grid environments.

• Adhere to and execute incident, change, and problem management processes.

• Implement and support new storage solutions based on evolving business requirements.

• Lead disaster recovery (DR) drills and provide guidance to participating team members.

• Create, configure, and manage SMS spools for storage administration.

• Configure and support tape and DASD hardware devices at the device level.

• Conduct peer reviews for all proposed or executed storage changes.

• Administer storage-related software tools and platforms.

• Configure and troubleshoot replication for tape and DASD environments.

• Diagnose and resolve IBM grid failures; manage and monitor storage across multi-cluster, multi-location environments.

• Lead storage restoration and recovery efforts during service outages.

• Participate in a 24x7 on-call support rotation to ensure system availability.

• Demonstrate working knowledge of GDPS for high availability and disaster recovery solutions.

Technical Expertise

• Strong working knowledge of z/OS storage systems, including SMS, DASD, and tape technologies.

• Hands-on experience with IBM TS7700 Virtual Tape System and grid management.

• Proficient in JCL troubleshooting and root cause analysis.

• Experience leading DR drills and recovery initiatives in enterprise environments.

• Familiarity with replication technologies and storage software administration.

• Understanding of GDPS architecture and its application to enterprise disaster recovery.

Other Qualifications

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for complex mainframe storage environments.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.

• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.

• Proactive approach to storage operations, including peer review and process adherence.

• Self-driven with the ability to take initiative in resolving storage-related incidents and implementing improvements.

Work Environment

• Remote opportunity within Canada.

• May require evening or weekend work.

• Participation in a 24x7 on-call support rotation.

DXC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome the many dimensions of diversity. Accommodation of special needs for qualified candidates may be considered within the framework of the DXC Accommodation Policy.

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