[Hiring] Mainframe Storage SME @Pyramid Consulting

Role Description

Immediate need for a talented Mainframe Storage SME. This is a 12 Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in U.S (Remote). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

• As a Mainframe Storage SME, you’ll solve complex problems and identify potential future issues across the spectrum of platforms and services.
• You’ll be at the forefront of new technology and modernization, working with some of our biggest clients – which means some of the biggest in the world.
• There’s never a typical day as a System Administrator, because no two projects are alike.
• You’ll be managing systems data for clients and providing day-to-day solutions and security compliance.
• You’ll oversee a queue of assignments and work directly with technicians, prioritizing tickets to deliver the best solutions to our clients.
• Work with clients in a variety of industries, from banking to retail.
• Opportunity to broaden your knowledge base or specialize in a specific sector.
• Share your expertise by recommending modernization options, identifying new business opportunities, and cultivating relationships with other teams and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with a diverse group of talented people and gain invaluable management and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ Years of Experience in Mainframe Storage Administration.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.

Requirements

• Experience with DASD and tape data storage solutions (Experience on DASD/Tape Configuration and Migration) for mainframes.
• Working knowledge of Z/OS Operating System, z/OS(MVS) fundamentals, Storage fundamentals and Storage Devices.
• Good knowledge in the following areas: TSO, ISPF, JCL, VSAM, ISMF, JES2, Catalogs, Datasets (PS/PDS/PDSE/GDG), REXX, SAS, SDSF and Spool.
• Good knowledge & Experience in the following areas: DFSMS, DFSMSHSM, DFSMSDSS, DFSMSDFP, DFSMSRMM, ICF Catalog, VSAM, IDCAMs, CA products (CA Disk, CA allocate and CA-1), FDR products, Omegamon XE or related Storage monitoring tools, ICKDSF, Space abends and SMF/Dcollect/BVIR reports.
• Provides technical support activities for a production mainframe environment of multiple LPARs, CECs, DASD and VTS controllers.
• Experience in Storage box data migration (DASD to DASD and Tape to tape) and Storage replication.
• Work in customer work hours - US, Europe and Asia Pacific (weekends and holidays as on call staff).

Benefits

• Pay Range: $60 - $72/hour.
• Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).