Network / System Engineer III

Job#: 3021730

Job Description:

Job Title: Network / System Engineer III

Duration: 8 Months

Location: Richmond VA

Payrate: $55.00 - 60.55/hr

Project Summary

Responsibilities will span systems engineering activities supporting Mainframe (System z) Storage projects with varying degrees of complexity - includes system design, build, development, implementation, maintenance, operations, and client support across infrastructure and software. Ability to work under minimal supervision from more seasoned consultants or managers - includes support of senior personnel and project managers on technical projects; may assist and help train junior analysts - includes guiding and providing technical peer reviews. Ability to work on complex problems where analysis of situation or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors; exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criterion for obtaining results.

DASD management and replication skills:

Experienced MF Storage administrator with a minimum of 5-10 years of experience

Strong technical documentation writing skills

Experience with Hitachi Vantara DASD synchronous and asynchronous replication

Experience with IBM TAPE GRID configurations

Experience with Broadcom (Brocade) FICON directors and channel extension

Involved with implementation of new MF Storage technologies

In-depth knowledge of ACC/SRS, ACS, DFHSM, ICKDSF, CA1, User Catalogs, ABARS, TDMF, and DFDSS

Self-starter and able to work without hands-on supervision

Proficient with SAS, VISIO, MS Office, and REXX

Project management skills

Assembler, CLIST, and REXX knowledge

Conceptual understanding of Mainframe Operations

EEO Employer

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.