Mainframe Storage Technology Analyst

ourhrconnect; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health plans

401k with company match

Life Insurance

PTO

On-site cafeterias and fitness centers

Education Assistance

Service Recognition

National discounts

Job summary

Companion Data Services is seeking an on-site IT Infrastructure Analyst in Columbia, SC to maintain and guide lifecycle management for hardware and software technologies. You will develop expertise to advise on infrastructure strategy and provide guidance across product lifecycles.

The role emphasizes collaboration with vendors and internal teams, enforcing standards, and staying current with technology trends to optimize data-center operations and services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a job-related field
• 4 years specific knowledge of the technology(s), product(s), and/or processes to be supported.
• 1 year directly supporting the technology(s), product(s), and/or processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical interviews and analysis with vendors and stakeholders to develop and track lifecycle roadmaps for infrastructure.
• Schedule meetings or on-site visits with vendors to stay current on technologies, products, and processes.
• Review upcoming activities with vendors and stakeholders for technologies and products.
• Research and stay abreast of information impacting lifecycle of supported technologies.
• Establish and maintain best practices, policies, and procedures for technology usage.
• Maintain effective relationships and open communication with vendors, operations, architecture, and management.

Skills

Vendor interviews

Communication skills

Research skills

Attention to detail

IT governance

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a job-related field

Degree equivalency: 2 years + 4 years experience

4 years specific knowledge in supported technologies

Tools

IBM z/OS Mainframe

DFSMS

HSM

ISMF

MVT

DASD storage

PowerMax/SRDF

Luminex storage tools

Job description

Summary

Companion Data Services provides leading IT solutions and managed services. We operate multiple geographically disperse data centers, including two of the nation's largest healthcare data centers - both rated among the top five percent of data centers worldwide by MIPS. With three U.S. locations and decades of experience in government, commercial and education markets, our innovative solutions and reliable services allow clients to focus on core business and improve outcomes. Our data centers host applications process billions of transactions, supporting state, federal and commercial business.

Description

Position Purpose : Maintain a portfolio of one or more hardware and/or software technologies, products, and/or processes including standards of use, life cycles, and/or product evaluation and integration. Develop and maintain an in-depth pool of technical advice and expertise to provide information and guidance of the infrastructure assigned.

Location:

This position is full time and fully onsite in Columbia, South Carolina (strongly preferred), State College, PA, or Dallas, TX. This position operates within a typical Office IT Environment.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship now or in the future.

What You'll Do :

• Perform technical interviews and analysis with vendors and/or stake holders to develop and track the road map/life cycle of infrastructure for hardware, software, products, and/or processes.
• May schedule regular meetings, conference calls, or on-site visits with vendors and/or stake holders to keep abreast of current technology(s), products, and/or processes.
• May review with vendor and/or stake holders, known upcoming activities associated with their specific technology(s), product(s), and/or processes.
• Research and stay abreast of all information that may impact the lifecycle of any supported technology, product, and/or process.
• Facilitate the establishment, implementation, and maintenance of best practices, policies, standards, and desktop procedures to be used by the operational units to guide the use of each technology solution or product.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and open communication with vendors, operations, architecture, and/or management staff.

To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need the Following :

• Required Education: Bachelor's in a job-related field
• Degree Equivalency: Associates degree plus an extra 2 years of job-related work experience for a total of 6 years of required work experience (see \"required work experience\") OR 8 total years required work experience.
• Required Work Experience: 4 Years specific knowledge of the technology(s), product(s), and/or processes to be supported.
• Required Work Experience: 1 Year directly supporting the technology(s), product(s), and/or processes. (may be concurrent)
• Required Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of a variety of information technology products and solutions.
• Required Skills and Abilities: Excellent research, customer service, verbal and written communication, and presentation skills.
• Required Skills and Abilities: Strong attention to detail. Good judgment.
• Required Skills and Abilities: Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of the IT organization.
• Reviewed Software and Other Tools: Standard office equipment. Microsoft Office Suite.
• Reviewed Software and Other Tools: Software and tools will vary based on the technologies, products, and/or processes supported.

We Prefer That You Have The Following :

• IBM z/OS Mainframe experience.
• Hands on Storage Administration.
• Experience with HSM, DASD Storage, and/or DFSMS.
• Coding SMS ACS routines.
• ISMF to translate, validate, and activate ACS routine, define and maintain SMS constructs.
• HSM configuration and administration.
• Monitor SMS storage group utilization.
• RMM configuration and administration.
• Creating storage management utilization reports.
• Initialization and configuration of DASD devices.
• DFSMSdss full volume and logical dataset dump and restore.
• Working knowledge of Dino Software T-REX and UDM software products.
• Working knowledge of Luminex Mainframe Virtual Tape (MVT), storage pools, LSCRUP process, and Luminex GUI.
• IBM TDMF for z/OS.
• Working knowledge of DELL EMC PowerMax and SRDF replication.
• Exploitation of zEDC.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes the following:

• Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
• Education Assistance
• Service Recognition
• National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

What We Can Do for You:

We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have the opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute unique abilities to the growth of our company.

What to Expect Next:

After submitting your app