Mainframe Storage Architect solving complex problems across platforms for major clients. Lead technical solutions from inception to implementation in a client-facing role.
Responsibilities
Solve complex problems and identify potential future issues across the spectrum of platforms and services
Work with some of our biggest clients in a technical leadership role
Unite and guide stakeholders from clients, governance, and project executives to delivery and sometimes even the vendors
Understand project needs and figure out the best technical solution
Deliver the right product on time and within budget
Bring your vision, knowledge, and leadership to each project
Consult early, gather inputs, and understand client needs
Design the best solution for the job
Be the tech leader for implementation
Requirements
10+ Years of Experience in Mainframe Storage Administration
Storage box data migration (DASD to DASD and Tape to tape) and Storage replication
Analyze and research options for collaborates with exiting external systems
Root Cause Analysis preparation and meeting Service level agreement for submission
Develop, document and maintain procedures for system utilities such as backup/restore, performance tuning and configuration of environments as well as incremental backups as required
Initialize / add new DASD volumes and Add new tape volumes.
Perform the space management activities such as VTOC resizing, Defrag, Compress/Reclaim/Release/Cleaning of datasets
Manage and Define SMS rules and ACS routines along with reorganization of storage dataset (RMM/HSM CDS & Catalog file)
Disaster recovery planning and performing the recovery test (Tape recovery / DASD Replication / Tape Replication) and Managing the Copy services / GDPS
Problem determination and resolution within expected time frame
Assume personal responsibility for resolving problems in most effective way possible within SLA reaching root cause and preventing problems
Lead daily Operations meetings provided there are no P1 incidents running
Aid with identifying problem management trends
Benefits
Health insurance
Employee learning programs with access to industry certifications
Company-wide volunteering and giving platform
Opportunities for personal and professional development
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