Mainframe Storage Admin

Title: Mainframe Storage Admin

Location: Remote

Job Description:

8+ year experience in managing Mainframe Storage Systems which includes both Tape and DASD systems

Extensive experience of Mainframe Storage which includes work experience with DASD and VTS/Grid IBM (DS8k's, TS7k's),

Tape management systems IBM RRM, OAM

Virtual tape solutions and management

Global Mirror with Practice, Global Copy, FDR Software, ACS Routines

Manage the replication using tools like CSM, DSCLI.

IBM Utilities such as IDCAMS, ISMF, Dcollect

Support Disaster Recovery within Mainframe environment

Administer DFSMS (ACS routines, storage groups/classes), DFSMShsm (HSM policies, space management, migration/recall), and Catalog/ICF management (IDCAMS).

Partner with backup/recovery teams on policy, FlashCopy/Snap, DR readiness, and test execution.

Handle any hardware/software related MLC and code load update on both Tape and DASD systems.

Perform Data Recovery for Tape and DASD

Effectively collaborate with cross-functional technical teams, DRaaS Coordinators, clients, and vendors, while regularly updating managers on Drill status

Provide training, technical guidance, and mentoring to junior team members.

Demonstrate strong communication, documentation, coordination, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently as well as within a team.

Years of Experience: 10.00 Years of Experience

Name

Required

Disaster Recovery

Yes

Mainframe Storage adm - IBM

Yes

DFSMS

Yes

IDCAMS

Yes

DASD

Yes

What are the top 3 skills required for this role?

1. DASD Management (z/OS, SMS, DFSMS, DFHSM)

2. Tape Management Systems (DFSMSrmm, CA 1, TLMS)

3. Storage Hardware & Virtualization (IBM DS8K, TS7700, FICON)