What are the responsibilities and job description for the IBM Mainframe Storage Engineer position at Digitive LLC?
Job Details
SO#43087 | Onsite Role
IBM Mainframe Storage Engineer
Raliegh, NC
Exp Level- 14 Years
Req Skills- IBM DS8000 Hardware Mapping and Configuration (Port, FICON, IP layout), installing /administering IBM Safeguarded Copy, installing / administering GDPS (Geographically Dispersed Parallel Sysplex), mainframe API Integration, IBM DS8000 Storage Arrays, IBM TS7700 Virtual Tape Systems, IBM z15/16 hardware, Mainframe System Backups and Maintenance, Multi-Target Metro Global Mirror configuration, Brocade FICON (Director) and IP Replication switches, IBM z/OS software experience with OPS/MVS
What are the top 3 skills required for this role?
- IBM DS8000 Hardware Mapping and Configuration (Port, FICON, IP layout)
- Experience with dataset encryption
- Experience installing / administering IBM Safeguarded Copy
- Experience installing / administering GDPS (Geographically Dispersed Parallel Sysplex)
- Experience in the use/administration of mainframe API Integration
Job Description
As member of Mainframe Engineering Team (Mainframe Storage Team), this SME role will be responsible for enterprise level expertise regarding the following mainframe hardware / software items pertaining to the installation / configuration / administration / troubleshooting of:
- IBM DS8000 Storage Arrays
- IBM TS7700 Virtual Tape Systems
- IBM z15/16 hardware
- Mainframe System Backups and Maintenance
- IBM Copy Services Manager replication software
- IBM DR and replication technologies in a Multi-Target Metro Global Mirror configuration
- Brocade FICON (Director) and IP Replication switches
- IBM z/OS software experience with OPS/MVS.
Additionally, the candidate should have an understanding and experience with DFSMS (DFSMShsm / DFSMSdss) fundamentals, IPL/MCL Maintenance and Upgrades, JCL, REXX/Mxi programming/scripting, and GDGs/retention schedules related to dataset backups and dataset constructs.
Required Qualifications:
- The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Bachelor's degree and five years of experience in development or application support or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- In- depth knowledge in information systems and ability to identify, apply, and implement best practices.
- Understanding of key business processes and competitive strategies related to the IT function.
- Ability to plan and manage projects.
- Ability to solve complex problems by applying best practices.
- Ability to provide direction and mentor less experienced teammates.
- Ability to interpret and convey complex, difficult, or sensitive information.
