Mainframe Tape Storage Infrastructure Engineer ll

Hobbsnews; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hobbsnews is seeking an experienced individual for a role focusing on tool design within technical domains. Responsibilities include creating infrastructure tools, facilitating technical solutions deployment, and developing playbooks.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience supporting enterprise mainframe storage environments, with skills in z/OS architecture and automation practices. Emphasis on continuous improvement and innovation is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 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 across multiple data centers and regions.

Responsibilities

• Develop infrastructure tools and their integration as a service.
• Participate in on-call rotation and assist project managers.
• Translate business requirements into technical definitions and playbooks.

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

Tools

z/OS

FICON protocols

DB2

IMS

REXX

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

• This position will require on call rotation support, some weekend and holiday support as well.
• 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

407 years experience