Mainframe Tape Storage Infrastructure Engineer ll

Mainframe Tape Storage Infrastructure Engineer II

Chandler, Arizona

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Job Description:

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Will participate in 7×24 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.

Assists with translating business requirements into technical definitions, reference models, blueprints, and playbooks for deployment in compliance with architecture standards and policies.

Assists in the evaluation of reference models, blueprints, and playbooks to ensure they are fit for purpose.

Develops software solutions to address manual and repeatable work or inefficient processes.

Conducts on-site evaluations of third-party products being considered for firm adoption.

Promotes an inclusive and healthy working environment and helps to resolve organizational impediments/blockers.

Contributes to the creation/selection of functional and non-functional product evaluation requirements within and across domains.

Required Qualifications:

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 24×7, 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

Desired Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

Advanced technical certifications and vendor training preferred. Operational Capabilities/Technical Skills

Leadership of SMEs With Skills and/or Knowledge Of Assembler

Ability to understand and modify if/as needed

No new development readily forecasted

ACC / SRS

CA1

DFHSM

DFSMS

IBM Utilities/Exits

ICF Catalogs

DB2 and IMS

Storage Admin perspective

REXX

Skills:

Analytical Thinking

Application Development

Automation

Production Support

Risk Management

Adaptability

Business Acumen

DevOps Practices

Solution Delivery Process

Solution Design

Other

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:

40

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