Mainframe Storage Administrator (2W24.08)

How to Apply: To apply for this position, applicants must apply directly with the Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA). To apply or view applicant instructions, visit the CPA online application system at: http://www.window.state.tx.us/careers/ or contact Human Resources at 800 531-5441 ext. 53560 or 512 463-8756. This job posting is subject to change or cancellation without notice. Please check at the link referenced above for up to date job posting changes.

 

Job Posting #: 2W24.08
 

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LOCATION: Information Technology Division, LBJ State Office Bldg., 111 East 17th Street, Austin, Texas 78774

 

WORK HOURS: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 40 hours. Occasionally, work non-standard work hours to include overtime and/or additional hours. Hours may change based on business need.

 



NOTE: Applicants may be asked to participate in a skills demonstration and/or presentation.

 
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION: 


Performs advanced (senior-level) computer systems analysis work. Work involves advanced and complex mainframe computer systems and mainframe storage subsystems. Work involves the administration of mainframe storage related software products and tools. Will work with system analysts, application programmers, database administrators and vendors to resolve technical problems as they arise. Will be required to perform rotating on-call duties related to storage related system software support. Work occasional overtime and non-standard hours. Performs other duties as assigned. Works under minimal direction with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Manages the IBM mainframe storage hardware and software by administering mainframe storage software products, monitoring mainframe storage for availability and performance and providing technical support for users and mainframe software developers for storage-related issues; researches storage related problems, either technical or performance related, and implements solutions; and provides utilization and performance reports to management upon request.

• Performs mainframe disaster recovery activities for section by updating documentation, participating in disaster recovery hot site exercises and managing the mainframe volume dump jobs and schedules.

• Plans, installs, maintains, upgrades and administers IBM mainframe storage related software products; and provides documentation for all software changes.

• Manages work activities for short and long range storage assignments, communicating with management and other team members in a timely and effective manner.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Graduation from high school or GED.

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree.

 

Preferred Education:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or related field.

 

Experience:

• Seven (7) years experience in analyzing and supporting IBM mainframe storage environments and associated system software.

• Experience with IBM mainframe (System z) storage administration; z/OS ICF catalog maintenance and recovery; z/OS DFSMS Administration; z/OS HSM (DFSMShsm) Administration; z/OS DFSMSdss; extended VSAM datasets and VSAM problem resolution and performance tuning; IBM utility programs and products including ISMF, ICKDSF, IDCAMS, ADRDSSU, DFSORT, EREP; TSO, JCL, REXX, COBOL; and IBM mainframe software installation techniques and methodologies.

 

Substitution:

• One additional year experience in analyzing and supporting IBM mainframe storage environments and associated system software may substitute for thirty semester hours of the required education with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours (four years).

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• IBM mainframe (System z) storage administration

• z/OS ICF catalog maintenance and recovery

• z/OS DFSMS Administration

• z/OS HSM (DFSMShsm) Administration

• z/OS DFSMSdss

• extended VSAM datasets and VSAM problem resolution and performance tuning

• IBM utility programs and products including ISMF, ICKDSF, IDCAMS, ADRDSSU, DFSORT, EREP

• TSO, JCL, REXX, COBOL

• IBM mainframe software installation techniques and methodologies

• CA Vantage (preferred)

• Storagetek ExHPDM (preferred)

• Tivoli Storage Manager for z/OS (preferred)

• EMC Catalog Solution (preferred)

 

Skill in:

• time management in order to complete multiple assignments within designated deadlines

• communicating effectively in writing and verbally on a variety of business matters as required

 

Ability to:

• learn and conform to IT standards, policies and procedures

• learn and conform to IT process improvement initiatives

• plan, test and implement software and hardware upgrades

• work in a team environment or independently and handle multiple projects

• communicate effectively with vendors and resolve software and hardware issues

• manage work and time efficiently in order to complete multiple assignments in a timely manner without compromising accuracy

• conduct short-range and long-range project planning studies


 

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