Senior IBM Mainframe Storage z System Architect - Direct-access Storage Device (DASD)

TISTA Science & Technology Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior IBM Mainframe Storage z System Architect to make a significant impact on millions. This role involves managing DASD and tape storage administration while providing 24/7 support for a diverse clientele. You will work collaboratively with technical teams and vendors to ensure optimal storage solutions and disaster recovery plans. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work while benefiting from comprehensive healthcare and retirement plans. If you have a passion for technology and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Above Industry Healthcare Benefits

Remote Working Options

Paid Time Off

Training/Certification opportunities

Healthcare Savings Account

Flexible Savings Account

Paid Life Insurance

Short-term & Long-term Disability

401K Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in mainframe storage management and administration.
• Master’s degree in a technical discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage DASD and tape storage administration for multiple customers.
• Provide 24/7 support and maintain documentation of issues and resolutions.

Skills

DASD

z System architectures (z/OS/z/VM)

TSO/ISPF

DFSMS Management

Capacity Management

VTAM

JCL

SAS

SMF or RMF research

24/7 support

Education

Master’s degree in computer science or related field

10 years of relevant experience

Tools

IBM TS7700 series

EMC VMAX

DFSMS

DFHSM

DFRMM

Job description

Overview

Are you a Senior IBM Mainframe Storage z System Architect - Direct-access Storage Device (DASD) who would like to have a positive impact for millions of people? If so, we may have an opportunity for you!

TISTA associates enjoy above Industry Healthcare Benefits, Remote Working Options, Paid Time Off, Training/Certification opportunities, Healthcare Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account, Paid Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term Disability, 401K Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Holidays, Military Leave, and much more!

Responsibilities

• Provide DASD and tape storage administration support for our customers.
• Manage storage pools for multiple customers and LPARs.
• Perform problem diagnostics and resolution.
• Create and oversee jobs for daily, weekly, and monthly backups.
• Perform data and volume recovery.
• Provide support on a 24 x 7 x 365 basis across multiple time zones.
• Interact with hardware and software vendors as required.
• Maintain documentation of issue cause, action, and resolution in the designated problem tracking system.
• In joint cooperation with the Disaster Recovery Services and other technical teams, successfully execute tasks associated with any given customer's disaster recovery plans.
• Aid and assist other mainframe teams as required to support them and our clients.
• Adhere to a schedule that efficiently manages resources and allows timely implementations.
• Follow SNOW change control procedures.
• Experience with z System architectures (z/OS/z/VM).
• Knowledge in z/OS, z/VM, SMP/E, JES/EJES, TSO/ISPF, DFSMS Management, Capacity Management, VTAM, and JCL.
• Knowledge of hardware such as IBM TS7700 series and EMC, VMAX.
• Experience in installation and using IBM TS7700 series and EMC replication software.
• Primary administrator for storage tools DFSMS, DFHSM, DFRMM.
• Analyze and configure Mainframe DASD storage availability, SMS constructs, ACS routines.
• Monitor, support, maintain, and enhance associated storage, backups, and data replication for Sysplexes.
• Analyze and determine cause of Mainframe DASD space concerns.
• Configure Mainframe DASD space capacity where required.
• Analyze and configure required SMS modifications.
• Analyze and configure required Mainframe ACS code modifications.
• Monitor DASD storage resources for performance and available space.
• Process required Mainframe SMS construct modifications online using TSO logon.
• Test all changes using the test environment prior to installation.
• Analyze, identify and perform catalog reorgs.
• Analyze and configure management class constructs defining retention requirements for data sets.
• Knowledge and experience with SAS.
• Understanding of JES3.
• Knowledge of doing SMF or RMF research.
• Ability to perform ISPF commands to manipulate data file editing.

Qualifications

• Experience with z System architectures (z/OS/z/VM).
• Must have experience with DASD.
• Must have experience with storage.
• Knowledge in z/OS, z/VM, SMP/E, JES/EJES, TSO/ISPF, DFSMS Management, Capacity Management, VTAM, and JCL.
• Knowledge of hardware such as IBM TS7700 series and EMC, VMAX.
• Experience in installation and using IBM TS7700 series and EMC replication software.
• Must be able to support on a 24 x 7 x 365 basis across multiple time zones.
• Knowledge of MS Teams.
• Knowledge and experience with SAS.
• Understanding of JES3.
• Knowledge of doing SMF or RMF research.
• Ability to perform ISPF commands to manipulate data file editing.

Education:

• Master’s degree (computer science, electronics engineering or other engineering or technical discipline) and 10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Ten (10) years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education: (20 years total).

Clearance:

• The ability to pass a Tier 4/HIGH Background Investigation.

Location:

• Remote, USA.
• Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST).

Pay Range:

• The pay for this position ranges from $55,730 to $103,500.
• The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
• Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as bonuses.
• TISTA associates are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits plan!