Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. Our client is an American multinational information technology services and consulting company and is a leading provider of information technology consulting and business process outsourcing services dedicated helping the worlds leading companies build stronger businesses.
Job Title: IBM Mainframe Storage Engineer
Work Location: Raleigh NC
Job Type: Contract
Work Type: Remote / Onsite
Duration: 12 Months
Job Description/ Responsibilities:
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As member of Mainframe Engineering Team (Mainframe Storage Team) this SME role will be responsible for enterprise level expertise regarding the following mainframe hardware / software items pertaining to the installation / configuration / administration / troubleshooting of:
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IBM DS8000 Storage Arrays
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IBM TS7700 Virtual Tape Systems
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IBM z15/16 hardware
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Mainframe System Backups and Maintenance
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IBM Copy Services Manager replication software
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IBM DR and replication technologies in a MultiTarget Metro Global Mirror configuration
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Brocade FICON (Director) and IP Replication switches
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IBM z/OS software experience with OPS/MVS.
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Additionally the candidate should have an understanding and experience with DFSMS (DFSMShsm / DFSMSdss) fundamentals IPL/MCL Maintenance and Upgrades JCL REXX/Mxi programming/scripting and GDGs/retention schedules related to dataset backups and dataset constructs.
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This position will require availability afterhours and on weekends (as needed) and participate in 24/7 oncall rotation.
Top 3 skills required for this role:
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IBM DS8000 Hardware Mapping and Configuration (Port FICON IP layout)
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Experience with dataset encryption
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Experience installing / administering IBM Safeguarded Copy
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Experience installing / administering GDPS (Geographically Dispersed Parallel Sysplex)
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Experience in the use/administration of mainframe API Integration
Required Qualifications:
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The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Bachelors degree and five years of experience in development or application support or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
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In depth knowledge in information systems and ability to identify apply and implement best practices.
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Understanding of key business processes and competitive strategies related to the IT function.
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Ability to plan and manage projects.
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Ability to solve complex problems by applying best practices.
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Ability to provide direction and mentor less experienced teammates.
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Ability to interpret and convey complex difficult or sensitive information.
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.