Infrastructure Engineering Advisor - Mainframe z​/OS Storage Administrator

** Infrastructure Engineering Senior Advisor - Mainframe Senior Storage Administrator*
* The Mainframe z/OS Storage Administrator Advisor is a hands-on, client-facing role responsible for supporting and enforcing policies, procedures, and best practices within the mainframe storage environment, including IBM DS8000 and TS7700 platforms.

This position requires performing configuration changes through Service Now during scheduled change windows, including occasional off-hours or night work.

** Responsibilities*
* + Support and maintain mainframe z/OS storage environments

+ Perform storage configuration changes through Service Now change management processes

+ Manage storage allocation, monitoring, utilization, and backup/recovery activities

+ Support and enhance disaster recovery strategies and processes

+ Administer and support DFSMS, DFHSM, DFDSS, DFSMSrmm, FDR, and GDPS environments

+ Support IBM DS8000 and TS7700 storage systems

+ Utilize and support JCL and ISPF utilities

+ Support DB2 SLB (HSM Fast Replication backup) processes

+ Leverage storage tools including IBM Tivoli Advanced Allocation Manager, IBM Advanced Catalog Management, and DFSMS Advanced Allocation Manager

+ Monitor storage environments using tools such as CA Vantage or IBM Omegamon XE

+ Participate in on-call rotations and off-hours change windows

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* Qualifications:

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* + Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

+ 10+ years of experience in mainframe z/OS storage administration

+ Strong experience with IBM DS8000 and TS7700 storage environments

+ Hands-on expertise with DFSMS, DFHSM, FDR, GDPS (Metro/Global Mirror, Hyper Swap)

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Experience with storage allocation, monitoring, Flash Copy, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery

+ Proficiency with JCL and ISPF utilities

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Experience with change management processes (e.g., Service Now)

+ Ability to support on-call rotations and off-hours change windows

+ Self-starter with strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10

Mbps download/5

Mbps upload.

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 123, USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

At The Cigna Group, you'll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you'll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays.

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** About The Cigna Group*
* Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we're dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

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