Mainframe Storage Administrator - Secret security clearance required

Founded in 2007, Initiate Government Solutions (IGS) a Woman Owned Small Business. We are a fully remote IT services provider that delivers innovative Enterprise IT and Health Services solutions across the federal sector. Our focus is on data analytics, health informatics, cloud migration, and the modernization of federal information systems.
 

IGS uses ISO 9001:2015, 20000-1:2018, 27001:2013, 28001:2007, CMMI/SVC3, CMMI/DEV3 best practices, and PMBOK® methods to provide clients with a strategy to build solid foundations to grow capabilities and revenue. Our range of IT services and delivery methodologies are tailored to our customers’ unique needs to achieve maximum value.

IGS is currently recruiting a remote Mainframe Storage Administrator. The qualified individual will use SMP/E, to install and maintain IBM Mainframe and Independent Software Vendor (ISV) software for execution in the IBM Mainframe operating environment, which includes the z/OS.

Assignment of Work and Travel:

This is a remote access assignment. Candidates will work remotely daily and will remotely access systems and therein use approved provided communications systems. Travel is not required; however, the candidate may be required to attend onsite client meetings as requested.

Responsibilities and Duties (Included but not limited to):

• Locate, read, and evaluate job, system task, and system log output to troubleshoot and resolve system problems and anomalies.
• Generate, and capture dumps, terse the dump dataset, and transfer dumps and related log information to vendors for analysis in problem solving.
• Work independently, conduct research, document, and deliver findings (written/orally) on IBM mainframe hardware and peripheral equipment and related software/firmware.
• Plan, create, document, review and revise documentation for COOP.
• Serve as technical point of contact (POC) for COOP exercises, including creating and implementing input/output definitions, breaking/starting/stopping data replication processes, restoring OS and ISV software to the COOP box, performing IPL of the COOP environment, working with other customer and DISA teams to successfully implement the COOP exercise cutovers.
• Document application and system software integration with IBM mainframe hardware and associated peripheral equipment.
• Research, document and deliver (written/orally) impacts and risks associated with changes requested before change implementations are performed.
• Research, plan, coordinate, document and implement state of the art technologies, especially those available with or built on the IBM z/OS mainframe platform.
• Research, plan, document, review, and implement technical and engineering support in the broad range of maintenance and utilization of software with an emphasis on installed IBM z/OS Disaster Recovery.
• Research, plan, review, document, maintain and implement software and firmware including system software, utilities, programming languages, compilers, interactive terminal software and transaction processing software on an IBM z/OS mainframe platform.
• Provide technical and engineering support in z/OS OS’s, hardware and associated products.
• Maintain Disaster Recovery Replication (DASD). Identify inconsistencies, errors, replication issues. Document and present recommended corrective actions.
• Participate in disaster recovery and COOP exercises.
• Document and perform IPLs, work with personnel located at each site to create, load, implement and activate HCDs in support of disaster recovery exercises. Document and perform all system cleanup activities required post exercise.
• Assist in the planning and management of DASD resources and usage for DISA Mainframes and its customer requirements.
• Develop, create, plan, and document processes and procedures for planning and executing COOP, including ensuring there are no dropped or missing DASD or virtual tape volumes in the COOP environment.
• Support DISA IBM z/OS ACE (Assured Computing Environment) initiatives by ensuring data movement, data replication and running of system monitors and jobs to confirm replication status.
• Use IBM z/OS and TSO/ISPF to access the IBM z/OS mainframe system.
• Perform IPLs. 

• Five years' experience supporting COOP in an IBM mainframe ACE with the ability to ensure system availability in the event of a disaster recovery or simulation situation.
• Must possess one of the following required certifications:

· A+ CE

· CCNA Security

· Network +CE

· SSCP

• Ability to support customers across multiple time zones.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Active Secret security clearance
• Ability to maintain a Secret security clearance. 
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship due to clearance requirement.  

Preferred Qualifications and Core Competencies:

• Associate’s degree (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) and three years' experience or Bachelor’s degree (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) and two years' experience supporting COOP in an IBM mainframe ACE with the ability to      ensure system availability in the event of a disaster recovery or simulation situation.
• Prior, successful experience working in a remote environment.

Successful IGS employees embody the following Core Values:

• Integrity, Honesty, and Ethics: We conduct our business with the highest level of ethics. Doing things like being accountable for mistakes, accepting helpful criticism, and following through on commitments to ourselves, each other, and our customers. 
• Empathy, Emotional Intelligence: How we interact with others including peers, colleagues, stakeholders, and customers’ matters. We take collective responsibility to create an environment where colleagues and customers feel valued, included, and respected. We work within a diverse, integrated, and collaborative team to drive towards accomplishing the larger mission. We conscientiously and meticulously learn about our customers’ and end-users’ business drivers and challenges to ensure solutions meet not only technical needs but also support their mission.
• Strong Work Ethic (Reliability, Dedication, Productivity): We are driven by a strong, self-motivated, and results-driven work ethic. We are reliable, accountable, proactive, and tenacious and will do what it takes to get the job done. 
• Life-Long Learner (Curious, Perspective, Goal Orientated): We challenge ourselves to continually learn and improve ourselves. We strive to be an expert in our field, continuously honing our craft, and finding solutions where others see problems.  

Compensation: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary, including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

Benefits: Initiate Government Solutions offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care, matching 401K and profit sharing, paid time off, training time for personal development, flexible spending accounts, employer-paid life insurance, employer-paid short and long term disability coverage, an education assistance program with potential merit increases for obtaining a work-related certification, employee recognition, and referral programs, spot bonuses, and other benefits that help provide financial protection for the employee and their family.

Initiate Government Solutions participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.

Initiate Government Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Our company policy is to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practice without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or disability.