Mainframe Storage/Tape Engineer - Remote

About the job Mainframe Storage/Tape Engineer - Remote Our client, the global IT services company is hiring for the Sr. Mainframe Storage/Tape Engineer position. This is a permanent, full-time, 100% remote position.

Responsibilities:

Perform daily Storage management activities relating to SMS routines, DASD pools monitoring housekeeping batch jobs and on-call support

Troubleshoot basic space issues, perform migrate and archive functions

Implement routine storage-type changes relating to client requests to add or move volumes

Troubleshoot JCL errors and resolve them

Create and maintain core system backups

Login and monitor IBM TS7700 grids

Understand the incident, change, and problem processes and execute the processes

Implement new storage solutions

Perform and Lead DR drills and provide direction to other drill team members

Create and manage SMS spools

Configure Tape and DASD hardware devices from the device level

Peer reviews all storage changes that the team executes

Administration of Storage Software

Setup and troubleshoot storage replication (Tape and DASD)

Troubleshoot IBM grid failures and have an in-depth understanding of how to monitor and manage them across multiple clusters in multiple locations

Provide Oncall 7 x 24 rotation

Mandatory Qualifications

Applicants for employment in Canada must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience

3-5 years of relevant work experience in Mainframe Storage and Tape projects

Proven experience managing IBM, EMC/DELL, HP Storage and Tape HW and Software

Proficiency in Storage and Tape implementation/migration

Other Qualifications

Relevant certifications such as Mainframe Storage Administrator are preferred

Experience with z/OS system programming with focus on Storage and Tape is preferred

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