Applies technical expertise and problem-solving methodologies to projects of moderate scope
Drives a workstream or project consisting of one or more infrastructure engineering technologies
Works with other platforms to architect and implement changes required to resolve issues and modernize the organization and its technology processes
Executes creative solutions for the design, development, and technical troubleshooting for problems of moderate complexity
Strongly considers upstream/downstream data and systems or technical implications and advises on mitigation actions
Adds to team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
3 - 6 years of experience in Mainframe Storage Administration and BE Degree.
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 (HSM CDS & Catalog file).
Knowledge of various storage products like Catalog Recovery Plus, Vantage, STOPX37, DSS, JCLs, VSAM, HSM, CA1, CSM, DS8K, VTS and GDPS replication. Adopt the given technology to meet the drift of customer and business requirements.
Problem determination and resolution within expected time frame. Root Cause Analysis preparation and meeting Service level agreement for submission.
Disaster recovery planning and performing the recovery test (Tape recovery / DASD Replication / Tape Replication) and Managing the Copy services / GDPS.
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.
Skilled in programming in REXX or other languages strongly desired
Effective communication and team skills with an ability to cooperate, present to and participate with peers/team members
Demonstrated ability to learn new concepts and technologies as well as a personal commitment to stay current with latest technology concepts.
Strong problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Collaborating with other mainframe technical teams to provide architectural and technical guidance
Developing automation, tooling, reports, and utilities to assist in mainframe access administration
Participating in 24x7 on call and off-hours technology events