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 - Lead Storage restoration efforts during outages - 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 - Incident, Problem, Change, Configuration Management Originally posted on Himalayas