Role: Storage Solution Architect (Mainframe) – Contract

Overview: Our client is seeking a highly experienced Storage Solution Architect to lead the design, support, and optimization of their complex, high-availability storage infrastructure. This role requires deep technical expertise in mainframe storage systems, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to support mission-critical environments.

Contract Details:

• Location: Canada, Ontario (Remote)
• Duration: 6 months (with potential extension)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (37.5 hours/week)

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, maintain, and optimize mainframe storage systems, including: DASD (Direct Access Storage Devices, Virtual Tape, Automated Tape Libraries (ATL)
• Provide Level 4 (L4) storage support across both mainframe and distributed environments.
• Collaborate with application teams to troubleshoot disk and tape allocation issues and ensure business continuity.
• Administer and configure z/OS storage subsystems, including installation, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Manage and maintain critical storage components such as: DFSMS, RMM, DFHSM, DFDSS, FDR/ABR, FDRINSTANT, ABARSTPCR, T-Rex, ZARA VTS, FICON/ESCON
• Lead Disaster Recovery testing efforts across multiple business units.
• Perform catalog management: adding, moving, recovering, and resizing catalogs.
• Monitor storage capacity, add new volumes, and execute housekeeping and reclamation activities.
• Conduct backup and restore operations (e.g., HSM, ADDRSU, FDRABR).
• Develop and maintain JCL scripts and REXX code for automation and storage operations.
• Provide on-call support and escalation as needed, ensuring SLA compliance and timely incident resolution.
• Participate in capacity planning, performance tuning, and architectural reviews.

Required Qualifications:

• 12+ years of IT experience, including 8+ years of senior-level mainframe storage support.
• Deep expertise in z/OS storage infrastructure and related IBM program products.
• Hands-on experience with storage tools and platforms such as: DFSMS, RMM, DFHSM, FDR/ABR, ZARA, BMC MainView
• IBM and EMC storage hardware systems

Strong knowledge of:

• Volume management, tape operations, disaster recovery processes
• Data replication and migration tools

We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in today’s workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.