Senior Mainframe Storage Admin & DR Expert
Listed on 2026-10-31
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IT/Tech
Systems Engineer, IT Consultant, Disaster Recovery IT, Systems Administrator
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)
Job Description / Responsibilities:
• 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, Client Routines
• Manage the replication using tools like CSM, DSCLI.
• IBM Utilities such as IDCAMS, ISMF, Dcollect
• Support Disaster Recovery within Mainframe environment
• Administer DFSMS (Client routines, storage groups/classes), DFSMShsm (HSM policies, space management, migration/recall), and Catalog/ICF management (IDCAMS).
• Partner with backup/recovery teams on policy, Flash Copy/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.
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