Senior Mainframe Storage & DR Engineer

DXC Technology Company; Las Rozas de Madrid; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee wellness

Descripción de la vacante

DXC Technology is seeking a skilled Mainframe Storage Administrator to safeguard the integrity and availability of the organization’s mainframe storage environment. You will manage DASD, tape, and virtual storage, ensure backups, and drive disaster recovery readiness across multiple locations.

The role demands deep technical expertise, on-call support, and a proactive approach to evaluating and implementing new storage technologies while mentoring peers and contributing to continuous

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in mainframe storage administration
• Strong understanding of mainframe storage technologies and concepts, including DASD, tape, and virtual storage
• Proficiency in mainframe operating systems (z/OS)
• Knowledge of storage management software (e.g., SMS, DFSMS)
• Experience with disaster recovery planning and execution
• Good knowledge of English
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Responsabilidades

• Implement and enforce security measures to protect sensitive data across mainframe storage systems
• Perform daily storage management activities, including SMS routines, DASD pool monitoring, housekeeping batch jobs, and on-call support
• Manage and maintain storage devices, including DASD, tape, and virtual storage
• Ensure data integrity and availability through regular backups and disaster recovery planning
• Monitor storage performance and capacity utilization to optimize resource allocation
• Research, evaluate, and implement new storage solutions to meet evolving business needs
• Lead and participate in disaster recovery drills, directing team members and validating the effectiveness of the organization's DR plan
• Create and manage SMS spools to control the allocation and management of storage space
• Configure tape and DASD hardware devices at the device level to ensure proper operation and integration with the mainframe environment
• Review and provide feedback on storage changes implemented by the team to ensure quality and adherence to best practices
• Administer storage software, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting
• Set up and troubleshoot storage replication for tape and DASD to ensure data redundancy and disaster recovery capabilities
• Troubleshoot IBM grid failures and monitor and manage grids across multiple clusters in multiple locations
• Implement and execute changes independently, demonstrating technical expertise and problem-solving skills
• Lead storage restoration efforts during outages, coordinating with other teams to ensure timely and efficient recovery
• Create and maintain up-to-date technical documentation, including procedures, standards, and knowledge base articles

Conocimientos

Mainframe storage

z/OS

DASD

Tape storage

Disaster recovery

Educación

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS or related field

Herramientas

SMS

DFSMS

Descripción del empleo

DXC Technology is seeking a skilled Mainframe Storage Administrator to safeguard the integrity and availability of the organization’s mainframe storage environment. You will manage DASD, tape, and virtual storage, ensure backups, and drive disaster recovery readiness across multiple locations.

The role demands deep technical expertise, on-call support, and a proactive approach to evaluating and implementing new storage technologies while mentoring peers and contributing to continuous