Mainframe Storage Administrator / Systems Programmer
Apply NowCompany: Edward Jones
Location: Owings Mills, MD 21117
Description:
Title: Systems Programmer
The need is for highly experienced mainframe z/OS (MVS) Systems programmer with broad background in SYSTEMS (not Application) work.
Top Skills required:
1) Z/OS (MVC)
2) SMP/E
3) Mainframe on Systems programming experience. Not applications.
OVERVIEW - MAINFRAME STORAGE ADMINISTRATOR
The Mainframe Storage Administrator is a key position in the Mainframe Technical Support team. This team is responsible for all facets of the mainframe platform environment including operating system, database (DB2), CICS and other key components. As a Storage Administrator the successful candidate will be responsible to configure storage, install and maintain software products, monitor, and sustain the storage of corporate data in databases, VSAM files, work and sort space to allow the proper processing of business requirements. Responsible for service delivery. The storage administrator will also execute all backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and related capabilities.
Requires specialized knowledge and expertise in their own job discipline
Accountable for work of self and others; sets standards around which others will operate
Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations
Acts as advisor to management and key external stakeholders on broad-ranging projects
ROLE SUMMARY AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Mainframe Storage Administration functions - DASD and TAPE.
Installs, maintains, and upgrades IBM and 3rd Party products in a mainframe z/OS environment using SMP/E and zOSMF.
Volume space and capacity management.
Coordinates across support teams to quickly resolve disruptions to technology services, performs root cause analysis, and takes preventative measures
Approves production readiness of technology solutions and application deployments
Reviews performance trends across the broader technology portfolio and initiates actions to address areas at risk for potential impacts
Proactively identifies and addresses vulnerabilities across the technology environment
Work with vendors on hardware and software fixes, coordinating visits for repairs
Capable of dissecting a problem into manageable parts
Provides feedback and coaching to others who have management responsibility of resources
Holds associates and teams accountable for adhering to practices and policies
May lead initiatives of varying degrees of complexity and mentors others
BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE
Possesses strong understanding of the tech and asset management industries and internal business units to enable navigation of key stakeholders and understanding of impact
REQUIREMENTS
5+ years experience
Possesses subject matter expert level of knowledge in own expertise while maintaining a comprehensive understanding of the broader technology portfolio in entirety. Stays abreast of industry trends and technologies
Evaluates capacity utilization and initiates projects to address areas of excess and shortages proactively and reports to management in easy to understand presentations i.e. Excel spreadsheets, Powerpoint
Reviews planned changes for alignment to target state and for adherence to policies before being implemented into the technology environment
Works across teams to review technology portfolio and make recommendations for procedures and practices
Ability to multi-task
Proficient with DFSMS and DFHSM
Working knowledge & experience with Oracle Virtual tape environments including VSM, VLE and HSC management software
Working knowledge of Dell/EMC DASD including SRDF remote copy
Disaster recovery of DASD and TAPE
Ability to track, maintain, and project space utilization using tools including FD Report, Excel
Administrative experience with BMC Mainview; installation and support
Demonstrated ability to work independently as a self-starter and to conduct environment discovery to understand SMS, ACS Routines
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
BMC products AutoOperator, Mainview Batch Optimizer, Easy pool SRM, and CMF
Systemware - Job History Subsystem
CA-1, CA-JCLCHECK, CA-APCDOC
Use of ServiceNow for Change and Incident management
Required Skills :
Basic Qualification :
Additional Skills :
Background Check :Yes
Drug Screen :Yes
Candidate must be your W2 Employee :No
Interview Process :
Additional Keywords :
Degree Requirements :
Certification Requirement :
Minimum Experience (In Years) :0
Travel Requirements :
The need is for highly experienced mainframe z/OS (MVS) Systems programmer with broad background in SYSTEMS (not Application) work.
Top Skills required:
1) Z/OS (MVC)
2) SMP/E
3) Mainframe on Systems programming experience. Not applications.
OVERVIEW - MAINFRAME STORAGE ADMINISTRATOR
The Mainframe Storage Administrator is a key position in the Mainframe Technical Support team. This team is responsible for all facets of the mainframe platform environment including operating system, database (DB2), CICS and other key components. As a Storage Administrator the successful candidate will be responsible to configure storage, install and maintain software products, monitor, and sustain the storage of corporate data in databases, VSAM files, work and sort space to allow the proper processing of business requirements. Responsible for service delivery. The storage administrator will also execute all backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and related capabilities.
Requires specialized knowledge and expertise in their own job discipline
Accountable for work of self and others; sets standards around which others will operate
Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations
Acts as advisor to management and key external stakeholders on broad-ranging projects
ROLE SUMMARY AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Mainframe Storage Administration functions - DASD and TAPE.
Installs, maintains, and upgrades IBM and 3rd Party products in a mainframe z/OS environment using SMP/E and zOSMF.
Volume space and capacity management.
Coordinates across support teams to quickly resolve disruptions to technology services, performs root cause analysis, and takes preventative measures
Approves production readiness of technology solutions and application deployments
Reviews performance trends across the broader technology portfolio and initiates actions to address areas at risk for potential impacts
Proactively identifies and addresses vulnerabilities across the technology environment
Work with vendors on hardware and software fixes, coordinating visits for repairs
Capable of dissecting a problem into manageable parts
Provides feedback and coaching to others who have management responsibility of resources
Holds associates and teams accountable for adhering to practices and policies
May lead initiatives of varying degrees of complexity and mentors others
BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE
Possesses strong understanding of the tech and asset management industries and internal business units to enable navigation of key stakeholders and understanding of impact
REQUIREMENTS
5+ years experience
Possesses subject matter expert level of knowledge in own expertise while maintaining a comprehensive understanding of the broader technology portfolio in entirety. Stays abreast of industry trends and technologies
Evaluates capacity utilization and initiates projects to address areas of excess and shortages proactively and reports to management in easy to understand presentations i.e. Excel spreadsheets, Powerpoint
Reviews planned changes for alignment to target state and for adherence to policies before being implemented into the technology environment
Works across teams to review technology portfolio and make recommendations for procedures and practices
Ability to multi-task
Proficient with DFSMS and DFHSM
Working knowledge & experience with Oracle Virtual tape environments including VSM, VLE and HSC management software
Working knowledge of Dell/EMC DASD including SRDF remote copy
Disaster recovery of DASD and TAPE
Ability to track, maintain, and project space utilization using tools including FD Report, Excel
Administrative experience with BMC Mainview; installation and support
Demonstrated ability to work independently as a self-starter and to conduct environment discovery to understand SMS, ACS Routines
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
BMC products AutoOperator, Mainview Batch Optimizer, Easy pool SRM, and CMF
Systemware - Job History Subsystem
CA-1, CA-JCLCHECK, CA-APCDOC
Use of ServiceNow for Change and Incident management
Required Skills :
Basic Qualification :
Additional Skills :
Background Check :Yes
Drug Screen :Yes
Candidate must be your W2 Employee :No
Interview Process :
Additional Keywords :
Degree Requirements :
Certification Requirement :
Minimum Experience (In Years) :0
Travel Requirements :