What are the responsibilities and job description for the IBM Mainframe Storage Engineer position at Themesoft Inc.?
Role: IBM Mainframe Storage Engineer
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina(Remote)
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.
Responsibilities:
- 7 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.
Required Skills:
- 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
Regards
Praveen Kumar
Talent Acquisition Group – Strategic Recruitment Manager
praveen.r@themesoft.com
