Software International (SI) supplies technical talent to a variety of Fortune 100/500/1000 and other companies in Canada/US.We are currently hiring for a Mainframe Storage Consultant for our global IT infratructure consulting client.
Location: Canada EST remote
Rate: $100120/hr CAD C2C
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 12 months multiple long term extensions
Job Description:
A mainframe storage architect is responsible for designing implementing and maintaining the storage infrastructure of a mainframe system. A mainframe storage architect works closely with the mainframe system administrator the mainframe application developers and the business users to ensure that the storage solutions meet the performance availability security and scalability requirements of the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement storage solutions for mainframe systems including disk tape and virtual storage devices
- Monitor and optimize the performance capacity and utilization of the storage infrastructure
- Ensure the backup recovery and disaster recovery of the mainframe data
- Develop and enforce storage policies standards and procedures Provide technical support and troubleshooting for storagerelated issues
- Research and evaluate new storage technologies and products
- Document and maintain the storage architecture and configuration Qualifications
- At least 5 years of experience in mainframe storage administration and architecture
- Expert knowledge of mainframe storage hardware and software such as IBM DS8000 TS7700 DFSMS SMS HSM RMM and FDR VTS DASD
- Strong skills in mainframe storage performance tuning troubleshooting and problemsolving
- Proficient in mainframe storage scripting and automation tools such as REXX CLIST JCL and TSO
- Familiarity with mainframe operating systems such as z/OS z/VM and z/VSE
- Good communication and collaboration skills
- Certification in mainframe storage or related fields is a plus