Senior Mainframe Software/Systems Architect

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Mainframe Software/Systems Architect to make a significant impact on millions. This role offers the chance to work remotely while providing critical support for Mainframe DASD storage management and ensuring optimal performance across multiple systems. You will collaborate with a talented team, engage in problem-solving, and contribute to the success of various projects. With a focus on innovation and excellence, this opportunity promises to challenge your skills and expand your expertise in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about technology and ready to take your career to the next level, this position 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

• Master’s degree in a technical field and 10 years of experience required.
• Experience with z System architectures and DASD management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and configure Mainframe DASD storage and support associated systems.
• Monitor and enhance storage, backups, and data replication for Sysplexes.

Skills

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

DASD

storage management

z/OS

z/VM

SMP/E

JES/EJES

TSO/ISPF

DFSMS Management

Capacity Management

VTAM

JCL

IBM TS7700 series

EMC, VMAX

SAS

ISPF commands

Education

Master’s degree in computer science or related field

10 years of relevant experience

Tools

IBM TS7700 series

EMC

replication software

MS Teams

Job description

Overview

Are you a Senior Mainframe Software/Systems Architect 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

• 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 reorg’s
• Analyze and configure management class constructs defining retention requirements for data sets.
• Analyze and configure Hierarchical Storage Management (HSM) parameter library members assigned to control execution
• Fulfill SNOW ticket requests for mainframe customers in a timely manner as they pertain to Mainframe Storage administration and related products
• Analyze and perform the steps to reorganize control data sets
• Support and configure IBM Mainframe storage management disciplines utilizing DF/SMS ACS routines
• Review Mainframe DASD storage thresholds to determine adequate space availability
• Analyze and determine cause of DASD space concerns
• Analysis of Mainframe DASD storage usage availability
• Provide estimates and recommendations of DASD and storage requirements
• Configure DASD storage space available to correct DASD space shortage
• Review Mainframe backup schedules to determine adequate recoverability
• Review data replication resource availability and status.
• Analyze, determine and provide resolution of DASD backup and data replication failures
• Document, report and address in ticketing system, the status of tape storage availability issues
• Review Mainframe DASD performance with 3rd party vendor personnel verbally and in writing
• Brief management, customer, team, or vendors using written or oral skills at appropriate technical level for audience
• 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 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 co-operation 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.

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 on 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 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