Mainframe L3 Storage Support

Job Title: Mainframe L3 Storage Support
Location: Remote (Need to work in EST hours & be flexible)
Mode: Contract (6+ months)



Required Skills: Mainframe L3 architecture/design storage support for our storage systems. 
Looking for Level 3 candidates or Architect level candidates.
•           Provide level 3 support to the storage team.
•           Review, approve and coordinate Storage related changes.
•           Ensure that procedures are properly documented and followed.
•           Provide expertise analysis and recommendations.
•           Drive initiatives and assist with new implementations. 
•           Report on on-going issues and ensure that they are prioritized correctly.
•           Escalate problems when needed.
•           Ensure the team members are trained and conduct training session as needed.
•           Ensure that emergency procedures such as catalog forward recovery, alternate master catalog and HSM CDS recovery are tested at regular basis and known by all team members.
•           Investigate and compare new technologies, such as cloud storage, and make recommendations. Act as an advisor to management on technological direction. 
•           Understand TS7700, DS8900 architecture and features. Provide review and recommendation about new features and capabilities. Report what should be implement or not. 
•           Prepare and submit storage related I/O gen request to the Hardware team, review I/O gen report for accuracy. 
•           Lead storage (tape and DASD) tech refresh projects, including plan (design and preparation) to move to new devices with minimum disruption to the business, back out procedure, and execution coordination. 
•           Responsible for critical problem solving, process and procedure development for Mainframe Storage related changes.
•           Focal point for system audits and process improvements.