z/OS Intermediate Storage Analyst

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank is looking for a Storage Specialist to manage and optimize their mainframe storage systems. The role involves ensuring stability, security, and performance in the storage environment, as well as collaborating across teams to maintain compliance and prevent incidents. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with IBM storage solutions and strong communication skills to work with internal partners and vendors.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits program

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation and well-being support

MomentMakers social recognition program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years experience supporting IBM DS8000 SAN Storage & TS7700.
• Proficient with z/OS, JCL, RACF, IBM DFSMS, and IBM Spectrum Protect.
• Ability to analyze performance data and implement performance tuning.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain storage systems in mainframe environments.
• Ensure data recoverability and conduct disaster recovery tests.
• Monitor storage usage and manage data migration with minimal downtime.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Client Service

Infrastructure Management

Risk Mitigation

Technical Leadership

Test Environments

Vendor Management

Education

IBM Badge/Advanced Certification in Mainframe

Job description

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.

At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com

What you'll be doing

The role is responsible for managing and maintaining storage systems in mainframe environments running on IBM’s z/OS operating system. This role ensures that the mainframe's storage environment is stable, secure, resilient, and optimized for performance. Ensure data recoverability in case of hardware failure or disaster. Conduct regular tests of disaster recovery plans to ensure quick restoration of services. Analyze storage performance metrics and logs to identify storage bottlenecks and implement performance improvements. Monitor storage usage, ensuring efficient capacity planning. Manage the migration of data between different storage devices, ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity. Implement security measures for storage systems, ensuring data protection through encryption and access controls. Ensure compliance with industry regulations related to data storage and management. Respond to and resolve storage-related incidents, providing root cause analysis for system failures in a timely manner. Monitor GDPS operations, ensuring real-time replication of data and system health across geographically dispersed environments. Knowledge of GDPS (Geographically Dispersed Parallel Sysplex) and CSM (Copy Services Manager) operations and configurations.

At CIBC, we enable the most optimal work environment for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

How you'll succeed

Technical Expertise – leverage your IBM Storage expertise to ensure our storage platforms are configured for enhanced resiliency and security, with data at rest encryption enabled. Collaborate closely with our Sr Storage Analyst and the z/OS mainframe engineering team to lead storage activities in a Parallel Sysplex and GDPS automated environment.

Effective Communication – work to support organizational goals aligned with both IT and Business objectives, communicate effectively across technology teams, and influence teams to adopt solutions that keep critical systems secure and operationally resilient. Provide and document problem analysis, resolution, and prevention, and participate in periodic disaster recovery exercises to maintain readiness.

Relationship Management – collaborate with internal business partners in Application Development, Infrastructure, IT Operations, and IT Support to meet organizational goals. Work directly with hardware and software vendors, build your network, and deepen relationships. Use your communication skills to build strong partnerships and influence mutually beneficial outcomes.

Who you are

• You have a minimum of 5+ years experience supporting IBM DS8000 SAN Storage & TS7700 Virtual Tape subsystems. You are proficient with system tools including z/OS, JCL, RACF, catalog management, IBM DFSMS, DFSMShsm, DFDSS, and IBM Spectrum Protect. You can analyze performance data and logs to optimize storage environments, manage hierarchical storage, and implement storage performance tuning. You are familiar with IBM DFSMS, ISMF, RMM, and implementing GDPS solutions for high availability and disaster recovery across multiple data centers.

• You are a certified professional with accreditation and good standing in IBM Badge/Advanced Certification in Mainframe; incident, change, and problem handling.

• You put our clients first and are stress-resistant during major incidents and emergencies. You demonstrate initiative, a methodical approach, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• You understand that success is in the details and use your critical thinking skills to inform decision-making.

• You embrace and champion change by continuously evolving your thinking and work methods.

• Values matter to you — you bring your authentic self to work and live our values of trust, teamwork, and accountability.

What CIBC Offers

We prioritize your goals by recognizing your strengths and ambitions, creating opportunities to tap into your potential. We offer a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a comprehensive benefits program*, a defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, vacation, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social recognition program.

Our spaces and technological tools facilitate collaboration and innovation to make a difference for our clients.

We foster a culture that encourages your growth, exemplified by initiatives like Purpose Day, a paid day off dedicated for your personal development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to an inclusive environment. If you need accommodation, contact [e-mail]

• You must be legally eligible to work at the specified location(s) and have the necessary permits.

• You may be asked to complete assessments or tests to help us learn more about your skills and fit for the role.

Job Location

Toronto - 81 Bay, 32nd Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Client Service, Infrastructure Management, Risk Mitigation, Technical Leadership, Test Environments, Vendor Management