Senior Storage Mainframe Systems Programmer

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

# Senior Storage Mainframe Systems ProgrammerUnited States1 hour agoID 5195705Price on request## DetailsEmployment type: Full-timeRemote: YesCompany: Ensono## DescriptionWorker Type: EmployeeSenior Solution Delivery Architect – Mainframe Storage Disaster Recovery Minimum Requirements A successful candidate for this position should have 8+ years senior level experience working within a z/OS environment supporting Tape and DASD functions. Senior level knowledge of mainframe storage management environments like DFSMS, FDR/ABR, CA-1, DFRMM or equivalent. Experience supporting Disaster Recovery within a mainframe environment. Understanding of migration of data from one subsystem to another for both Tape and DASD. Experience opening tickets with vendors such as IBM. Must be self-motivated and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel to a level of creating documents which can be shared with clients. Must be familiar with the concept of data replication. Additional Requirements Successful candidate must be familiar with CSM (Copy Services Manager) and IBM GRID technology. Experience with DELL PMAX, VMAX, and DLM also helpful. Small amount of Luminex recovery does exist but prior experience is a plus though not required. Successful candidate will be able to design storage solutions to meet client and business requirements. Will lead projects to implement solutions to improve client storage environments. Will serve as primary Subject Matter Expert during client Disaster Recovery testing. Job Description The Senior Solution Delivery Architect for Mainframe Storage will be responsible for making Tape and DASD ready for Disaster Recovery testing of mainframe environments. The successful candidate will FLASH storage or pause replication prior to DR testing. During testing the associate will respond to any reported issues such as inability to reach storage devices or missing data. Will document issues or lessons learned for future tests. Associate will also be engaged with new client migrations to become familiar with new clients and position that client for future DR testing. Will serve as an escalation point for DR storage issues where the testing team is unable to find resolution. Tests are scheduled months in advance the associates will know what days testing will occur. There is no 24x7 or on-call support with this role except when that support pertains to an active Disaster Recovery test. After hours work will be rare, and typically known well in advance. • Cost Center : E2412 • Prospective candidate Organization : Global PMO and Implementation • WD Reporting manager: Steven Lewis • Expected target hiring date (when you want this position to be fulfilled to avoid workload stress in system/SLA breach) : July 1, 2022 • L1 Panelist Steven Lewis • L2 Panelist Jerry Bunton • L3 Panelist Jay Ellsworth • Location: Downers Grove, Omaha, or Conway, could be WFH if necessary. • Weekend work occasionally but forecasted in advance Primary Location City/State: Homebased - Downers Grove, IL - Finley, Illinois Additional Locations (if applicable): Ensono is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Ensono provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, military status, or any other status protected by applicable law.