Encora - Mainframe Backup Administrator

• 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. • 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. • 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.