Mainframe Backup Administrator
Important Information
Location: Singapore
Job mode: Contract
Job Summary:
We are hiring a Mainframe Backup Administrator to manage and maintain the integrity of our mainframe backup and recovery environment. You’ll be responsible for day-to-day backup operations, tape lifecycle management, and supporting disaster recovery activities to ensure data availability and compliance with SLAs.
Responsibilities
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.
Experience
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.
Skills
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.
Skills Required
- 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
Encora Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as employer-provided in multiple locations, with private plans and family coverage highlighted in Spain and Mexico. Medical insurance quality is presented as a recurring bright spot alongside standard coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes paid holidays and PTO, with regional materials indicating additional leave provisions in certain countries. Leave is generally portrayed as conventional to generous depending on location.
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Flexible Benefits — Work-from-home flexibility is frequently highlighted as a plus, though it varies by role and client needs. Remote and hybrid options are positioned as part of the overall package.
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What We Do
Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, and backed by renowned private equity firms Advent International and Warburg Pincus, Encora is the preferred technology modernization and innovation partner to some of the world’s leading enterprise companies. It provides award-winning digital engineering services including Product Engineering & Development, Cloud Services, Quality Engineering, DevSecOps, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience, Cybersecurity, and AI & LLM Engineering. Encora's deep cluster vertical capabilities extend across diverse industries, including HiTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Retail & CPG, Energy & Utilities, Banking Financial Services & Insurance, Travel, Hospitality & Logistics, Telecom & Media, Automotive, and other specialized industries. With over 9,000 associates in 47+ offices and delivery centers across the U.S., Canada, Latin America, Europe, India, and Southeast Asia, Encora delivers nearshore agility to clients anywhere in the world, coupled with expertise at scale in India. Encora’s Cloud-first, Data-first, AI-first approach enables clients to create differentiated enterprise value through technology
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