Senior Mainframe Storage and Backup Administrator
$116,400–$194,000 year
Remote
RemoteFull Time$116,400–$194,000 yearSenior LevelBANKINGEnterprise
Full TimeSenior LevelEnterpriseBANKING
Job Summary
Manage and optimize enterprise-level IBM DS8000 storage arrays, GDPS replication environments, and TS7700/TS7780 virtual tape systems to ensure stability and high availability for mission-critical workloads. Configure Safeguarded Copy, perform storage provisioning and tuning for z/OS, and execute routine recovery validations and disaster recovery drills. Provide 24/7 on-call support for production changes and conduct capacity planning while automating operational tasks with REXX or JCL. Collaborate with system programmers and application teams to support business continuity initiatives and multi-data center migrations.
Required Qualifications
- Combined minimum of 9 years' higher education and/or related work experience
- Strong knowledge of IBM DS8000/DS8950F, GDPS replication solutions, and TS7700/TS7780 virtual tape systems
- Expertise with CA storage products: CA Disk, CA Allocate, CA View/Deliver, CA Vantage
- Deep understanding of DFSMS, VSAM RLS, SMS constructs, DFP, enhanced-format datasets, and z/OS storage architecture
- Proven experience with backup/recovery planning and execution
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure
- Strong knowledge of IBM DS8000/DS8950F, GDPS replication solutions, and TS7700/TS7780 virtual tape systems
- Expertise with CA storage products: CA Disk, CA Allocate, CA View/Deliver, CA Vantage
- Deep understanding of DFSMS, VSAM RLS, SMS constructs, DFP, enhanced-format datasets, and z/OS storage architecture
- Proven experience with backup/recovery planning and execution
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
- 7+ years hands-on experience in mainframe storage administration in large-scale environments
- Experience with Active-Active mainframe architectures
- Prior involvement in multi-data center migrations or CoLO transitions
- Familiarity with z/OS, JES2, REXX, and automation frameworks
- IBM or Broadcom certifications in Storage, GDPS, or Tape Technologies
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