Remote Mainframe Storage Architect - DR & Data Replication

Bazeta; Downers Grove, Omaha, Conway (IL, NE, AR); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensono seeks a Senior Solution Delivery Architect for Mainframe Storage to ensure Tape and DASD readiness for Disaster Recovery testing in complex z/OS environments. You will lead DR testing, coordinate with clients, and act as SME for storage solutions.

The role emphasizes design of storage solutions to meet client needs, project leadership, and collaboration with the Global PMO. Occasional after-hours work is possible, with advance notice.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of senior level experience in a z/OS environment
• Experience with mainframe storage management environments (DFSMS, FDR/ABR, CA-1, DFRMM)
• Disaster Recovery expertise in a mainframe setting
• Data migration between Tape and DASD
• Experience opening tickets with IBM and other vendors
• Familiar with Copy Services Manager (CSM) and IBM GRID technology
• Experience with Dell PMAX, VMAX, DLM, and Luminex recovery is a plus
• Able to lead projects and serve as SME during DR testing

Responsibilities

• Make Tape and DASD ready for DR testing of mainframe environments
• Lead DR testing activities and respond to storage issues during tests
• Document issues and lessons learned for future tests
• Engage with new client migrations and position for future DR tests
• Act as escalation point for DR storage issues when the team cannot resolve them
• Work with planning teams to align test dates and avoid 24x7 on-call scenarios

Skills

Mainframe storage management

z/OS environment

Disaster Recovery planning

Data replication

Vendor coordination (IBM)

DFA/DFSMS expertise

CSM (Copy Services Manager)

IBM GRID technology

DELL PMAX/VMAX/DLM knowledge

Project management

Tools

CSM (Copy Services Manager)

IBM GRID

DELL PMAX

VMAX

DLM

Luminex recovery

Job description

Ensono seeks a Senior Solution Delivery Architect for Mainframe Storage to ensure Tape and DASD readiness for Disaster Recovery testing in complex z/OS environments. You will lead DR testing, coordinate with clients, and act as SME for storage solutions.

The role emphasizes design of storage solutions to meet client needs, project leadership, and collaboration with the Global PMO. Occasional after-hours work is possible, with advance notice.