Mainframe Tape Storage Infrastructure Engineer

Bank of America; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America in Chandler, Arizona is seeking an experienced technical professional responsible for tool and service designs that comply with architectural governance. Key responsibilities include supporting enterprise mainframe storage projects, developing automation templates, and fostering an innovative culture.

The ideal candidate should have over 7 years of experience in mission-critical environments, strong z/OS knowledge, and a relevant bachelor's degree. This role requires participation in a 24x7 on-call rotation and offers a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience supporting enterprise mainframe storage environments.
• Proven experience in mission-critical, highly regulated production environments.
• Strong understanding of z/OS I/O architecture and I/O performance diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Support enterprise mainframe Storage projects and activities.
• Participate in 7x24 on-call rotation.
• Translate business requirements into technical definitions.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Application Development

Automation

Production Support

Risk Management

Adaptability

Business Acumen

DevOps Practices

Solution Delivery Process

Solution Design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or equivalent

Tools

z/OS

DB2

IMS

REXX

FICON

IBM Utilities

Job description

Role Overview

Job Description: This job is responsible for tool and service designs within a technical domain that enable business strategies in accordance with architectural governance, standards and policies. Key responsibilities include creating infrastructure tools and their integration as a service, facilitating deployment of technical solutions by developing templates, playbooks and automation used during implementation. Job expectations include looking for opportunities to improve efficiency when implementing and maintaining tools/services and embracing a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities will span multiple systems supporting Mainframe (System z) Storage projects and activities with varying degrees of complexity – includes build, development, implementation, maintenance, operations and client support.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision from more seasoned consultants or managers – includes support of senior personnel and project managers on technical projects; may assist and help train junior analysts – includes guiding and providing technical peer reviews.
• Ability to work on complex problems where analysis of situation or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors; exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criterion for obtaining results.
• Will participate in 7x24 on-call rotation.
• Provides subject matter expertise and consulting services on a range of technologies and assists Technical Analysts and Infrastructure Engineers to ensure that technology solutions comply with enterprise system design and engineering standards.
• Assists with translating business requirements into technical definitions, reference models, blueprints, and playbooks for deployment in compliance with architecture standards and policies.
• Assists in the evaluation of reference models, blueprints and playbooks to ensure they are fit for purpose.
• Develops software solutions to address manual and repeatable work or inefficient processes.
• Conducts on-site evaluations of third-party products being considered for firm adoption.
• Promotes an inclusive and healthy working environment and helps to resolve organizational impediments/blockers.
• Contributes to the creation/selection of functional and non-functional product evaluation requirements within and across domains.

Required Qualifications

• Will be required to be on call on a rotation basis and could include Holiday and weekend work on releases.
• 7+ years of hands‑on experience supporting enterprise mainframe storage environments.
• Proven experience in 24x7, mission‑critical, highly regulated production environments.
• Experience operating at scale (multi‑data center, multi‑region, global firms). Strong understanding of:
• z/OS I/O architecture (CHPIDs, control units, paths).
• FICON protocols and multi‑pathing concepts.
• I/O performance diagnostics (RMF, SMF, DCOLLECT).
• Experience working closely with z/OS systems programmers.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Advanced technical certifications and vendor training preferred. Operational Capabilities/Technical Skills.
• Leadership of SMEs With Skills and/or Knowledge Of Assembler.
• Ability to understand and modify if/as needed.
• No new development readily forecasted.
• ACC/SRS.
• CA1.
• DFHSM.
• DFSMS.
• IBM Utilities/Exits.
• ICF Catalogs.
• DB2 and IMS.
• Storage Admin perspective.
• REXX.

Skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Application Development
• Automation
• Production Support
• Risk Management
• Adaptability
• Business Acumen
• DevOps Practices
• Solution Delivery Process
• Solution Design
• Other

Shift

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week

40