Mainframe Storage Admin

TechDigital Group; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TechDigital Group is looking for a candidate with 8+ years of experience in managing Mainframe Storage Systems, including Tape and DASD systems, to work in Arizona. Responsibilities include handling replication, administering DFSMS, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work independently. The role is crucial for supporting disaster recovery processes within a mainframe environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in managing Mainframe Storage Systems.
• Extensive experience with IBM DS8K and TS7K.
• Proficiency in IBM tape management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage replication using tools such as CSM, DSCLI.
• Administer DFSMS and DFSMShsm.
• Collaborate with backup/recovery teams.

Skills

DASD Management (z/OS, SMS, DFSMS, DFHSM)

Tape Management Systems (DFSMSrmm, CA 1, TLMS)

Storage Hardware & Virtualization (IBM DS8K, TS7700, FICON)

Job description

Key Skills

• DASD Management (z/OS, SMS, DFSMS, DFHSM)
• Tape Management Systems (DFSMSrmm, CA 1, TLMS)
• Storage Hardware & Virtualization (IBM DS8K, TS7700, FICON)

Responsibilities

• 8+ years of experience in managing Mainframe Storage Systems, including Tape and DASD systems.
• Extensive experience with Mainframe Storage, specifically with DASD and VTS/Grid – IBM DS8K and TS7K.
• Proficiency in Tape management systems – IBM RRM, OAM.
• Experience with virtual tape solutions and management.
• Experience with Global Mirror, Global Copy, FDR Software, and client routines.
• Manage replication using tools such as CSM, DSCLI.
• Familiarity with IBM utilities including 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).
• Collaborate with backup/recovery teams on policy, FlashCopy/Snap, DR readiness, and test execution.
• Handle hardware/software related MLC and code load updates on both Tape and DASD systems.
• Perform data recovery for Tape and DASD.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional technical teams, DRaaS Coordinators, clients, and vendors, 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.