Assistant Mainframe Storage Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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Job Description:

This job is responsible for tool and service designs within a technical domain that enable business strategies in accordance with architectural governance, standards and policies. Key responsibilities include creating infrastructure tools and their integration as a service, facilitating deployment of technical solutions by developing templates, playbooks and automation used during implementation. Job expectations include looking for opportunities to improve efficiency when implementing and maintaining tools/services and embracing a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

• Responsibilities will span multiple systems supporting Mainframe (System z) Storage projects and activities with varying degrees of complexity - includes build, development, implementation, maintenance, operations and client support.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision from more seasoned consultants or managers - includes support of senior personnel and project managers on technical projects; may assist and help train junior analysts - includes guiding and providing technical peer reviews.
• Ability to work on complex problems where analysis of situation or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors; exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criterion for obtaining results.
• Will participate in 7x24 on-call rotation.

Responsibilities:

• Provides subject matter expertise and consulting services on a range of technologies and assists Technical Analysts and Infrastructure Engineers to ensure that technology solutions comply with enterprise system design and engineering standards
• Assists with translating business requirements into technical definitions, reference models, blueprints, and playbooks for deployment in compliance with architecture standards and policies
• Assists in the evaluation of reference models, blueprints and playbooks to ensure they are fit for purpose
• Develops software solutions to address manual and repeatable work or inefficient processes
• Conducts on-site evaluations of third-party products being considered for firm adoption
• Promotes an inclusive and healthy working environment and helps to resolve organizational impediments/blockers
• Contributes to the creation/selection of functional and non-functional product evaluation requirements within and across domains
• Responsibilities will span multiple systems supporting Mainframe (System z) Storage projects and activities with varying degrees of complexity - includes build, development, implementation, maintenance, operations and client support.

Required Qualifications:

• This position will require on call rotation support, some weekend and holiday support as well
• 7 + years of handson experience supporting enterprise mainframe storage environments
• Proven experience in 24x7, missioncritical, highly regulated production environments
• Experience operating at scale (multidata center, multiregion, global firms). Strong understanding of:
• z/OS I/O architecture (CHPIDs, control units, paths)
• FICON protocols and multipathing concepts
• I/O performance diagnostics (RMF, SMF, DCOLLECT)
• Experience working closely with z/OS systems programmers

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• Advanced technical certifications and vendor training preferred. Operational Capabilities/Technical Skills
• Leadership of SMEs With Skills and/or Knowledge Of Assembler
• Ability to understand and modify if/as needed
• No new development readily forecasted
• ACC/SRS
• CA1
• DFHSM
• DFSMS
• IBM Utilities/Exits
• ICF Catalogs
• DB2 and IMS
• Storage Admin perspective
• REXX

Skills:

• Analytical Thinking
• Application Development
• Automation
• Production Support
• Risk Management
• Adaptability
• Business Acumen
• DevOps Practices
• Solution Delivery Process
• Solution Design
• Other

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:

40

Pay Transparency details

US - NJ - Jersey City - 101 Hudson St - 101 Hudson (NJ2101)Pay and benefits informationPay range$104,200.00 - $155,300.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.Discretionary incentive eligibleThis role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.BenefitsThis role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.