(USA) Systems and Infrastructure Engineer II
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Job Location:
Bentonville, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 70000 - 130000
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary...
The Mainframe Storage Administrator is responsible for supporting Walmarts enterprise mainframe storage infrastructure across complex high availability parallel sysplex environments. This role manages storage pools virtual tape disaster recovery processes and IBM storage technologies that support mission critical workloads at large scale.The Administrator works closely with mainframe systems capacity planning operations and application teams to ensure resilience performance and operational excellence.
What youll do...
Storage Operations & Engineering
Manage storage pools including adding volumes cleanup and reclaiming unused volumes.
Provide support for space allocation recommendations and usage optimization.
Administer and maintain IBM DS8K storage systems.
Support multiple large-scale parallel sysplex environments with data sharing.
Perform system initialization performance tuning and subsystem optimization.
Virtual Tape & Backup
Support virtual tape operations ideally with experience in Luminex virtual tape systems (preferred but not required).
Work with DFHSM for hierarchical storage management.
Utilize tools including FDR and MVSRM for backup recovery and storage resource management.
Replication Resiliency & High Availability
Support IBM GDPS environments including:
o Metro Mirror
o Global Mirror
o Metro-Global Mirror
o Hyperswap
Participate in Disaster Recovery planning testing and execution.
Maintain DR readiness across mainframe storage assets.
Utilize JCL TSO
What Youll Bring
Knowledge of DFHSM DFSMS FDR MVSRM and related storage utilities.
Experience managing mainframe storage pools and volume lifecycle operations.
Understanding of mainframe storage concepts catalogs and alias structures.
MVS System commands catalog management.
Skills with:
o JCL
o TSO
o Rexx & CLIST scripting
Experience with multi-site and multi-sysplex environments.
Familiarity with IBM GDPS and replication technologies.
IBM DS8K storage experience required.
Knowledge of system initialization tuning and performance optimization.
Ability to participate in on-call rotation as needed.
Preferred Experience
While not required the ideal candidate will have familiarity with:
Disaster Recovery methodologies and tooling.
Mainframe networking concepts.
Experience with storage management and data governance in enterprise environments.
Advanced tuning automation and tooling for storage workflows.
Product Experience (Nice to Have)
Experience with any of the following tools is highly desirable:
BMC Tools
MainView / AMI OPS
SRM
AutoOps
Compuware
FileAid
Xpediter
Scheduling & Automation
ControlM or ICE conversion experience
OPS/MVS
Other Mainframe Products
Rocket Software MobiusView / Infopac
JCLPlus (SEA)
MacKinney Batch for CICS (CEMT)
RIO (Vanguard)
Sterling Commerce Connect:Direct
Tectia SSH
UNIX System Services
Soft Skills
Analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Other
Stability and performance of mainframe storage systems.
Reduction in storage related incidents and allocation issues.
Efficiency of storage pool management and reclaiming efforts.
Successful DR tests and adherence to resiliency requirements.
Quality of documentation and operational runbooks.
Manage storage pools including adding volumes cleanup and reclaiming unused volumes.
Provide support for space allocation recommendations and usage optimization.
Administer and maintain IBM DS8K storage systems.
Support multiple large-scale parallel sysplex environments with data sharing.
Perform system initialization performance tuning and subsystem optimization.
Virtual Tape & Backup
Support virtual tape operations ideally with experience in Luminex virtual tape systems (preferred but not required).
Work with DFHSM for hierarchical storage management.
Utilize tools including FDR and MVSRM for backup recovery and storage resource management.
Replication Resiliency & High Availability
Support IBM GDPS environments including:
o Metro Mirror
o Global Mirror
o Metro-Global Mirror
o Hyperswap
Participate in Disaster Recovery planning testing and execution.
Maintain DR readiness across mainframe storage assets.
Utilize JCL TSO
What Youll Bring
Knowledge of DFHSM DFSMS FDR MVSRM and related storage utilities.
Experience managing mainframe storage pools and volume lifecycle operations.
Understanding of mainframe storage concepts catalogs and alias structures.
MVS System commands catalog management.
Skills with:
o JCL
o TSO
o Rexx & CLIST scripting
Experience with multi-site and multi-sysplex environments.
Familiarity with IBM GDPS and replication technologies.
IBM DS8K storage experience required.
Knowledge of system initialization tuning and performance optimization.
Ability to participate in on-call rotation as needed.
Preferred Experience
While not required the ideal candidate will have familiarity with:
Disaster Recovery methodologies and tooling.
Mainframe networking concepts.
Experience with storage management and data governance in enterprise environments.
Advanced tuning automation and tooling for storage workflows.
Product Experience (Nice to Have)
Experience with any of the following tools is highly desirable:
BMC Tools
MainView / AMI OPS
SRM
AutoOps
Compuware
FileAid
Xpediter
Scheduling & Automation
ControlM or ICE conversion experience
OPS/MVS
Other Mainframe Products
Rocket Software MobiusView / Infopac
JCLPlus (SEA)
MacKinney Batch for CICS (CEMT)
RIO (Vanguard)
Sterling Commerce Connect:Direct
Tectia SSH
UNIX System Services
Soft Skills
Analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Other
Stability and performance of mainframe storage systems.
Reduction in storage related incidents and allocation issues.
Efficiency of storage pool management and reclaiming efforts.
Successful DR tests and adherence to resiliency requirements.
Quality of documentation and operational runbooks.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility see .
The annual salary range for this position is $70000.00 - $130000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
- Stock
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Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed there are no minimum qualifications.
Option 1: Bachelors degree in computer science computer engineering information systems information technology or related area.Option 2: 3 years experience in technology infrastructure engineering across areas such as compute storage network mobility or virtualization relatedtechnologies.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed there are no preferred qualifications.
We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards assistive technologies and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmarts accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.Primary Location...
805 Se Moberly Ln. Bentonville AR 72712 United States of AmericaWalmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.Required Experience:
IC
About Company
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