Mainframe Tape Storage Infrastructure Engineer ll
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Job description
This job is responsible for tool and service designs within a technical domain that enable business strategies in accordance with architectural governance, standards and policies. Key responsibilities include creating infrastructure tools and their integration as a service, facilitating deployment of technical solutions by developing templates, playbooks and automation used during implementation. Job expectations include looking for opportunities to improve efficiency when implementing and maintaining tools/services and embracing a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
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Responsibilities will span multiple systems supporting Mainframe (System z) Storage projects and activities with varying degrees of complexity - includes build, development, implementation, maintenance, operations and client support.
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Ability to work under minimal supervision from more seasoned consultants or managers - includes support of senior personnel and project managers on technical projects; may assist and help train junior analysts - includes guiding and providing technical peer reviews.
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Ability to work on complex problems where analysis of situation or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors; exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criterion for obtaining results.
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Will participate in 7x24 on-call rotation., * Provides subject matter expertise and consulting services on a range of technologies and assists Technical Analysts and Infrastructure Engineers to ensure that technology solutions comply with enterprise system design and engineering standards
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Assists with translating business requirements into technical definitions, reference models, blueprints, and playbooks for deployment in compliance with architecture standards and policies
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Assists in the evaluation of reference models, blueprints and playbooks to ensure they are fit for purpose
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Develops software solutions to address manual and repeatable work or inefficient processes
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Conducts on-site evaluations of third-party products being considered for firm adoption
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Promotes an inclusive and healthy working environment and helps to resolve organizational impediments/blockers
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Contributes to the creation/selection of functional and non-functional product evaluation requirements within and across domains
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Responsibilities will span multiple systems supporting Mainframe (System z) Storage projects and activities with varying degrees of complexity - includes build, development, implementation, maintenance, operations and client support.
Requirements
- This position will require on call rotation support, some weekend and holiday support as well
- 7 + years of hands-on experience supporting enterprise mainframe storage environments
- Proven experience in 24x7, mission-critical, highly regulated production environments
- Experience operating at scale (multi-data center, multi-region, global firms). Strong understanding of:
- z/OS I/O architecture (CHPIDs, control units, paths)
- FICON protocols and multi-pathing concepts
- I/O performance diagnostics (RMF, SMF, DCOLLECT)
- Experience working closely with z/OS systems programmers, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- Advanced technical certifications and vendor training preferred. Operational Capabilities/Technical Skills
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- Leadership of SMEs With Skills and/or Knowledge Of Assembler
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- Ability to understand and modify if/as needed
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- No new development readily forecasted
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- ACC/SRS
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- CA1
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- DFHSM
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- DFSMS
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- IBM Utilities/Exits
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- ICF Catalogs
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- DB2 and IMS
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- Storage Admin perspective
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- REXX
Skills:
- Analytical Thinking
- Application Development
- Automation
- Production Support
- Risk Management
- Adaptability
- Business Acumen
- DevOps Practices
- Solution Delivery Process
- Solution Design
- Other