Mainframe Storage Administrator

AHU Technologies Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,208 - 117,096; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm is seeking a Mainframe Storage Administrator in Washington DC. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience with IBM System Z, responsible for managing storage systems, performance tuning, and disaster recovery. Join a dynamic team that helps corporations across the U.S. achieve IT efficiency and innovation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience managing and maintaining storage systems for IBM System Z.
• Training or certification in relevant IT products preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the adoption or implementation of advanced technology or platforms.
• Manage local and remote replication, initialization, and full volume backup/archive/restore processes.
• Act as a consultant to clients, guiding efficient use or adoption of IT products.

Skills

Storage allocation

Performance tuning

Backup and recovery

Disaster recovery fail-over protocols

IT consulting

System z management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field

Job description

Mainframe Storage Administrator - Washington DC

Short Description: Mainframe Storage Administrator with 8+ years of experience managing and maintaining storage systems for IBM System Z. Responsible for storage allocation, performance tuning, backup and recovery, and managing disaster recovery fail-over protocols.

Complete Description:

Responsibilities:

• Lead the adoption or implementation of advanced technology or platforms.
• Serve as an expert on the functionality or usage of specific systems, platforms, or technology products.
• Act as a consultant to clients, guiding efficient use or adoption of IT products or platforms.
• Create implementation, testing, and integration plans.
• Demonstrate expertise in IT platforms or services to optimize IT investments.
• Maintain extensive knowledge of IBM z/OS system software, IBM utilities, and third-party software.
• Work with IBM, Dell/EMC, and Hitachi disks.
• Manage local and remote replication, initialization, and full volume backup/archive/restore processes.
• Operate with tape silos (automatic tape libraries).
• Utilize IBM and CA virtual tape storage solutions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Training or certification in relevant IT products or platforms, as required.

Skills & Experience:

• 16+ years leading advanced technology or service projects.
• 16+ years in full system engineering lifecycle.
• 16+ years creating implementation, test, and training plans.
• 16+ years hands-on experience with specific products or IT platforms.
• Industry certification or training in specific IT products/platforms is preferred.

Compensation: $80.00 - $85.00 per hour

About Us

AHU Technologies INC. is an IT consulting and staffing firm serving leading corporations across the United States. We provide IT solutions across various industries, helping clients control costs and focus on strategic initiatives.

Founded by visionary entrepreneurs, we maintain strong relationships with highly skilled independent consultants. Our projects span media entertainment, ERP, data warehousing, web applications, telecommunications, and healthcare.

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