Mainframe Storage​/Tape Engineer - Remote

Location: Montreal

About the job Mainframe Storage/Tape Engineer - Remote  Our client, the global IT services company is hiring for the Sr. Mainframe Storage/Tape Engineer position. This is a permanent, full-time, 100% remote position.
Responsibilities:

Perform daily Storage management activities relating to SMS routines, DASD pools monitoring housekeeping batch jobs and on-call support
Troubleshoot basic space issues, perform migrate and archive functions
Implement routine storage-type changes relating to client requests to add or move volumes
Troubleshoot JCL errors and resolve them
Create and maintain core system backups
Login and monitor IBM TS7700 grids
Understand the incident, change, and problem processes and execute the processes
Implement new storage solutions
Perform and Lead DR drills and provide direction to other drill team members
Create and manage SMS spools
Configure Tape and DASD hardware devices from the device level
Peer reviews all storage changes that the team executes
Administration of Storage Software
Setup and troubleshoot storage replication (Tape and DASD)
Troubleshoot IBM grid failures and have an in-depth understanding of how to monitor and manage them across multiple clusters in multiple locations
Provide Oncall 7 x 24 rotation

Mandatory Qualifications
Applicants for employment in Canada must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience
3-5 years of relevant work experience in Mainframe Storage and Tape projects
Proven experience managing IBM, EMC/DELL, HP Storage and Tape HW and Software
Proficiency in Storage and Tape implementation/migration
Other Qualifications
Relevant certifications such as Mainframe Storage Administrator are preferred

Experience with z/OS system programming with focus on Storage and Tape is preferred