Mainframe Storage Consultant

About the job Mainframe Storage ConsultantSoftware International (SI) supplies technical talent to a variety of Fortune 100/500/1000 and other companies in Canada/US.We are currently hiring for aMainframe Storage Consultant for our global IT infratructure consultingclient.Rate: $100-120/hr CAD C2CStart Date: ASAPDuration: 6 months initially, then multiple 6 - 12monthextensionsJob Description:Evaluate, provision, configure, implement, maintain, analyze, diagnose, and provide day-to-day support for clients overall Storage (DASD and Tape) solution(s) including backup, restore, archive, and business continuity plans.Job Requirements:3 to 4 years experience with HSM, CA1, CA7, FDR PAS, TDMF, CA Vantage, Hitachi Universal Replicator / BCM, SMS, ACS, DFDSS/HSM for backups and/or FDR ABRS, IBM Global Mirror / Metro Mirror / CSM, Virtual Tape (IBM TS77xx), CR+ and catalog maintenance / optimization, Disaster Recovery / Business Continuity exercises and methods.Education:4 year college degree with concentration in IT / Computer Science preferred.Job Responsibilities:Monitor, support, maintain, and enhance associated storage, backups, and data replication for a large number of Sysplexes.Provide support for Disaster Recovery Exercises and new data center builds as necessary. These support activities (e.g., problem resolution, 3rd party vendor communication, and change and implementation) will involve the management and analysis of all Agency mainframe DASD and tape data storage subsystems. It will include the management and analysis of all production backup and recovery jobs executed at production and all remote locations, to maintain compatibility with existing storage management infrastructures.Analyze Production Mainframe DASD Space AvailabilityAnalyze mainframe DASD space availability by Systems Managed Storage Complex (SMSPLEX) and by System Complex (SYSPLEX)Analyze DASD storage connected across all Logical PARtitions (LPARs)Analyze and determine cause of mainframe DASD space concernsCommunicate resolution to requesting area via phone and/or emailEvaluate new technologiesInstall, configure, implement new solutions / architectures.Provide mainframe DASD space capacity where requiredAnalyze and recommend required SMS modificationsAnalyze required mainframe ACS code modificationsMonitor DASD and tape storage resources for performance and available spaceProcess required Mainframe SMS construct modifications online using TSO logon and Interactive System Management Facility (ISMF)Test all changes using the SMS test facility prior to installation. Testing is online using Mainframe TSO logon and ISMFDocument each action takenDeploy mainframe DASD and tapePerform catalog optimization and maintenance.Maintain Hierarchical Storage Management (HSM) parameter library members assigned to control executionMaintain free space for the three control data sets of HSMAnalyze, maintain and perform the steps to reorganize control data setsAnalyze, maintain Migration on Level 2 tapes to ensure maximum tape densitySupport DF/SMShsm Aggregate Backup and Recovery System (ABARS) on the wireline systemsSupport for upgrading Systems Managed Storage (SMS), Hierarchical Storage Manager (HSM) and of Device Facility Product (DFP)Support IBM Mainframe storage management disciplines utilizing DF/SMS ACS routinesReview Mainframe DASD/tape space availability by SMSPLEX and by SYSPLEXReview mainframe DASD/tape storage thresholds to determine adequate space availabilityAnalyze and determine cause of DASD/tape space concernsCommunicate resolution to appropriate areaAnalysis of Mainframe DASD and tape storage usage availabilityDetermine application and people to contact for DASD/tape space concernsProvide resolution for space shortagesRespond to AYS (Service Now) requests as necessary to support client needs.Provide DASD/tape storage space available to correct DASD/tape space shortageEnhance software to reduce operation time, add functionality, or improve efficiencyWork independently or under only general directionAnalyze mainframe SMS constructsAnalyze mainframe SMS ACS logicPrior to introducing any storage change into production, use the SMS test facility located on the Storage Laboratory for testing changesReview and respond if necessary, to daily, weekly, and monthly automated health checks.Analyze and determine cause of DASD backup and data replication failuresCommunicate resolution to appropriate area if applicable.Work with application and Business Continuity organizations to ensure backup and/or recovery solutions are complete and maintained.Provide resolution for backup and/or recovery infrastructure shortagesDocument, report and address in ticketing system, the status of tape storage availability issuesEnhance DASD/tape hardware configurations to reduce operation time, add functionality, or improve efficiency of useMake additions or deletions to DASD/tape storage infrastructures as requiredReview mainframe DASD/tape performance with 3rd party vendor personnel verbally and in writing #J-18808-Ljbffr