Description

DESCRIPTION:

• Responsible for supporting technology assessments, design, infrastructure build, configuration, test and documentation of all aspects of new deployments and technical refresh of existing environments
• Must be a subject matter expert in Mainframe storage disciplines
• Significant experience with storage performance and capacity planning
• Experience configuring and managing storage infrastructure between multiple data centers, including Data replication and Disaster Recovery
• Level 3 troubleshooting and problem management skills supporting escalations from operations is required
• May require off hours support
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Required skills/Level of Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5 years' experience supporting design and implementation of mainframe DASD and VTL infrastructure, including DS8000 Copy Services and tape grid.
• 3 years' experience supporting storage capacity planning and performance.
• Ability to create formal documentation for delivery to operations, and maintenance staff
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Ability to communicate (both orally and written) effectively to various audiences.

Nice to have skills:

• 2 years' experience with distributed storage area networks
• 2 years' experience with IT security solutions, firewalls and Mainframe security tools (zSecure, Top Secret, RACF, ACF2)
• Experience working with Federal government clients is highly desired