Mainframe Backup Administrator

Mainframe Backup Administrator

Important Information

Location:Singapore

Job mode: Contract

Job Summary:

We are hiring a Mainframe Backup Administrator to manage and maintain the integrity of our mainframe backup and recovery environment. Youll be responsible for day-to-day backup operations tape lifecycle management and supporting disaster recovery activities to ensure data availability and compliance with SLAs.

Responsibilities

Manage and monitor daily mainframe backup operations using CA 1 (Tape Management System).

Ensure successful execution of scheduled backup jobs troubleshoot failures and perform root cause analysis.

Validate backup logs reports and error messages to ensure compliance with SLAs.

Perform tape operations and manage the full tape lifecycle from allocation to offsite storage and destruction.

Data Protection & RecoveryExecute mainframe backups using ADRDSSU and FlashCopy.

Support resiliency planning DR testing and recovery execution during drills and real events.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in backup and recovery scenarios to minimize downtime.

Process & Compliance

Follow ITIL processes for Incident Problem and Change Management.

Maintain documentation for procedures configurations and recovery playbooks.

Collaborate with infrastructure storage and application teams to align backup strategies with business needs.

Experience

5 years of hands-on experience in mainframe backup operations.

Strong expertise with CA 1 tape operations and tape lifecycle management.

Proven experience with mainframe backup using ADRDSSU and FlashCopy.

Solid knowledge of mainframe infrastructure storage management and backup concepts.

Experience with resiliency planning DR testing and recovery execution.

Skills

Solid troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in backup and recovery scenarios.

Familiarity with ITIL processes: Incident Problem Change Management.

Ability to work in a 24x7 environment with on-call support as needed.

Strong attention to detail and communication skills for incident and stakeholder updates.

Nice to HaveExperience with IBM z/OS and storage subsystems.

Exposure to modernizing legacy backup processes or integrating with cloud storage.

Scripting experience in REXX JCL or similar mainframe languages.

Encora is a global company that offers Software and Digital Engineering solutions. Our practices include Cloud Services Product Engineering & Application Modernization Data & Analytics Digital Experience & Design Services DevSecOps Cybersecurity Quality Engineering AI & LLM Engineering among others.

At Encora we hire professionals based solely on their skills and do not discriminate based on age disability religion gender sexual orientation socioeconomic status or nationality.