Mainframe Storage Architect - Remote
Remote · Canada
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CA$100–CA$120/hr
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At a glance
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Education
- Master's
About the role
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 storage-related 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 problem-solving
- 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
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