Mainframe Systems Programmer - Storage

Ensono
United States
Remote

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-to-senior level mainframe storage specialists who can manage complex storage infrastructure and collaborate with clients and vendors.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years of mainframe storage experience and a strong background in IBM storage software
    — “A minimum of 5+ years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree”
  • Professionals who have experience in disaster recovery planning and execution
    — “Experience in preparing and implementing Disaster Recovery plans”

Things to consider

  • The role demands attention to detail in managing storage configurations and replication
    — “Extensive skills with IBM storage software including IBM Copy Services Manager/Global Mirroring, SMS, HSM, IDCAMS, and DFDSS”
  • Remote work is possible, but some on-site presence may be required depending on client needs
    — “We are a client-facing business, but we do encourage clients to allow us to work remotely most of the time”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your hands-on experience with IBM and Oracle/STK tape and storage solutions
    — “Extensive skills with IBM and Oracle/STK tape hardware and software”
  • Demonstrate your ability to diagnose and resolve storage-related issues
    — “Perform problem diagnostics and resolution”
  • Showcase your expertise in managing storage pools and LPAR sysplexes
    — “Manage storage pools for multiple customers and LPARs”
  • Emphasize your experience with data migration projects and backup job creation
    — “Create and oversee jobs for daily, weekly, and monthly backups”
  • Demonstrate your knowledge of GDPR compliance in data management
    — “Knowledge of GDPR General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Manage storage pools for multiple customers
  • Perform data and volume recovery
  • Participate in Disaster Recovery Tests
Typical background
5+ years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree

Skills & requirements

Required

Mainframe Storage AdministrationProblem DiagnosticsData RecoveryDisaster Recovery PlanningCustomer SupportMentorship

Preferred

Data Center MigrationDisaster Recovery Testing

Stack & domain

IBM Storage SoftwareDASDTapeVirtual TapeEncryptionReplicationBackupDRData RecoveryData MigrationDisaster RecoveryCatalog StructuresLPAR SysplexesResource SharingDASD Hardware ConfigurationsIBM And Oracle/stk Tape Hardware And SoftwareCA-1MimtapeDell/emcRMMTLMSGRSTapecopySMFGDPRAnalytical SkillsProblem-solvingRoot Cause AnalysisTeamworkCommunicationMainframe SystemsStorage

About the role

Original posting from Ensono

Position Summary  

As a member of the mainframe Storage team, the responsible individual will work on storage infrastructure administration, configuration, and installation.  This encompasses DASD, tape, virtual tape, encryption, and replication for backup and DR capabilities.  The associate will perform software and hardware refreshes, customer migrations and daily customer support. 

Key Areas of Focus for this Role  

Provide DASD and tape storage administration support for our customers. 

Manage storage pools for multiple customers and LPARs. 

Perform problem diagnostics and resolution. 

Create and oversee jobs for daily, weekly, and monthly backups. 

Participate in Data Center migration projects using multiple methodologies. 

Perform data and volume recovery. 

Perform data migrations between storage frames for existing customers. 

Participate in Disaster Recovery Tests. 

Interact with account management and with our customers. 

Interact with hardware and software vendors as required. 

Mentor and train Storage team members. 

What the Ideal Candidate Brings to this Role 

Required Qualifications help to assure new Associates are set up for success in their role with Ensono. To be considered for this career opportunity, it is important that you meet all Required Qualifications. Candidates that may meet some, but not all, Other Qualifications are still encouraged to apply. 

Required Qualifications 

A minimum of 5+ years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree. Relevant work experience will be considered in place of a bachelor’s degree. 

Strong analytical, problem resolution and root cause analysis skills. 

Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently. 

Ability to analyze performance on DASD and tape subsystems. 

Extensive skills with IBM storage software including IBM Copy Services Manager/Global Mirroring, SMS, HSM, IDCAMS, and DFDSS. 

Experience in preparing and implementing Disaster Recovery plans 

Expert knowledge of catalog structures, LPAR sysplexes, and resource sharing. 

Extensive knowledge of DASD hardware configurations incorporating replication. 

Extensive skills with IBM and Oracle/STK tape hardware and software. 

Extensive skills with CA-1, MIMTape. 

Functional skills with Dell/EMC. 

Functional skills with RMM, TLMS, GRS, Tapecopy, and SMF. 

Knowledge of GDPR General Data Protection Regulation(GDPR) 

Why Ensono? 

Ensono is a place to make better happen – for our clients and for your career. You can do great things through innovation or collaboration, by learning or volunteering, or to promote diversity and inclusion. You can do great things for your own health or for a healthier planet. Whatever it means to you to do great things we want Ensono to be the place you can do it.   

We are a client-facing business, but we do encourage clients to allow us to work remotely most of the time so if you are not required to be on a client site, you can choose to work from home or in our Ensono offices. 

Some of our benefits include: 

Unlimited Paid Days Off 

Three health plan options 

401k with company match 

Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts 

Family Forming Benefit including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement 

Paid childbearing and paternal leave 

Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding 

Sabbatical leave 

Wellness program 

Flexible work schedule 

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this role is $65,000 to $123,000 salary, based on a fulltime schedule. Please note that placement in the range may vary based on numerous factors including but not limited to skills, experience, internal equity, and business needs. In addition to base salary, other compensation programs, depending on eligibility, include an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance and an equity grant under our Associate Equity Appreciation Program. 

Ensono is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment to our Associates and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.  

Pay transparency nondiscrimination statement/posting OFCCP’s pay transparency policy can be found on OFCCP’s website.  

If you need accommodation at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email USTalentAcquisition@ensono.com. 

Source: Ensono careers

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