Senior Mainframe Storage & DR Specialist

DXC Technology Company; Almería; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

DXC Technology in Spain is seeking a skilled Mainframe Storage Administrator to manage DASD, tape, and virtual storage across multiple locations. You will ensure data integrity, availability, and performance while performing SMS routines, DASD pool monitoring, and housekeeping batch jobs.

The role requires strong troubleshooting, disaster recovery leadership, and the ability to implement new storage technologies.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in mainframe storage administration.
• Strong understanding of DASD, tape, and virtual storage.
• Proficiency in mainframe operating systems (z/OS).
• Knowledge of storage management software (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 administration

z/OS knowledge

English proficiency

Educación

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or related field

Herramientas

SMS

DFSMS

Descripción del empleo

DXC Technology in Spain is seeking a skilled Mainframe Storage Administrator to manage DASD, tape, and virtual storage across multiple locations. You will ensure data integrity, availability, and performance while performing SMS routines, DASD pool monitoring, and housekeeping batch jobs.

The role requires strong troubleshooting, disaster recovery leadership, and the ability to implement new storage technologies.