Senior Mainframe Storage Software/Systems Architect

Are you a Senior Mainframe Storage 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 recommendation 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.

Adhere to a schedule that efficiently manages resources and allows timely implementations.

Follow SNOW change control procedures

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 2/Modest Background Investigation

Location:

Remote, USA

Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM CST)

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! More information can be found here:

Regular Full-Time