Mainframe Storage and Backup Administrator

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💵 $80.9k - $134.8k / year

⏰ Full Time

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🟠 Senior

🖥️ Administration

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📋 Description

• Manage and maintain IBM DS8000/DS8950F storage arrays and related components • Configure and support GDPS Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, and GDPS HyperSwap environments • Administer TS7700/TS7780 Virtual Tape Systems, including Grid and Clustering • Implement and manage Safeguarded Copy and other data protection features • Support enhanced-format datasets and DFP segment management • Perform storage provisioning, allocation, tuning, and troubleshooting for z/OS environments • Design, implement, and maintain backup and recovery strategies for mainframe systems • Manage backup schedules, retention policies, and virtual tape environments • Conduct recovery validations, DR drills, and failover/failback simulations • Support business continuity initiatives and CoLO or multi-DC migrations • Conduct capacity planning for disk, tape, and replication environments • Analyze performance metrics, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements • Generate reporting on consumption, growth, and performance trends • Administer CA Disk (DMS), CA Allocate, CA View/Deliver, and CA Vantage • Automate operational tasks and reporting using REXX, JCL, or other scripting tools • Provide 24/7 support as part of an on-call rotation • Collaborate with system programmers, application teams, and disaster recovery teams • Develop and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and recovery guides

🎯 Requirements

• Combined minimum of 6 years’ higher education and/or related work experience • Knowledge of IBM DS8000/DS8950F, GDPS replication solutions, and TS7700/TS7780 virtual tape systems • Experience with CA Disk, CA Allocate, CA View/Deliver, and CA Vantage • 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 ability to work under pressure • 24/7 on-call availability, including off-business hours and weekend production changes • Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field • Preferred: 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 • Excellent verbal and written communication • Strong collaboration across teams and stakeholders • Ability to mentor junior staff and lead knowledge-transfer efforts • High attention to detail and discipline in documentation • Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-availability environments

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation • Health, welfare, and retirement benefits • 401(k) match at 5% • Work-life balance and flexible work arrangements • 25 days PTO plus 12 paid holidays • 40 hours paid volunteer hours per year

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