Mainframe Storage Administrator – Pittsburgh, PA
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Job summary
Highmark Health in Pittsburgh is seeking a Mainframe Storage Administrator to join the IT Mainframe Storage Management Team. You will learn and assist with implementing mainframe storage hardware and software, support day-to-day operations, and participate in weekly on-call rotations.
The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3 years of experience in storage or mainframe environments. You will work with stakeholders across IT, product and analytics to deliver reliable
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in storage hardware/software and mainframe environments.
- Experience with mainframe storage devices and IBM Spectrum products preferred.
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams and meet deadlines with minimal defects.
Responsibilities
- Analyze, design, code, test and implement technical storage solutions with defined scope and budgets.
- Collaborate with IT, product, analytics and business teams to gather requirements.
- Monitor progress against production schedules and report issues to leadership.
- Document processes and participate in technical reviews and knowledge sharing.
- Ensure solution alignment to enterprise goals and standards with architecture.
- Perform technical analysis to support decision-making across departments.
- Stay up-to-date with relevant technologies and best practices.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
As part of the IT Mainframe Storage Management Team, the Mainframe Storage Administrator will learn and work with members of the IT Mainframe Storage Team on researching, evaluating, designing, developing and implementing mainframe infrastructure systems by applying engineering, hardware and software design theories and principles to develop a compatible system infrastructure in line with organizational strategies.
The primary job duties will be to learn and assist with the implementation of all the Mainframe Storage Hardware and Software. Learn and assist with all the day-to-day Mainframe Storage Operations. Assure compliance to required standards, procedures, guidelines and processes. Participate in the weekly Oncall rotation.
- Responsible for one or many of the following tasks: analyzing, designing, coding, testing and implementing technical solutions, as well as providing general production monitoring and support, meeting defined scope, target dates and budgets with minimal or no defects.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across IT, product, analytics, and business teams to gather requirements and provide technical solutions that meet organizational needs.
- Monitor work against production schedule and provide progress updates and report any issues or technical difficulties to leadership on a regular basis.
- Document technical processes and procedures, and participate in technical reviews and knowledge sharing sessions.
- Collaborate on the design and implementation of with architecture to ensure solution alignment to enterprise goals and standards.
- Perform technical analysis and provide insights to support decision‑making across various departments.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest relevant technologies and industry best practices.
- Other duties as assigned or requested.
- 3 years of experience in one or many of the following tasks: analyzing, designing, coding, testing and implementing technical solutions, as well as providing general production support, meeting defined scope, target dates and budgets with minimal or no defects.
- 3 years of technical problem solving, solution implementation, team/project collaboration experience.
- 3 years of basic computer science concepts and principles, common operating systems, development languages/scripting.
- 1-3 years of experience with TS77XX and DS88XX Storage Devices.
- 1-3 years of experience with OAM, SRDF, CSM, GDPS, Dino UPM.
- 1-3 years of experience with IBM Spectrum Suite Products.
- 1-3 years of experience with other 3rd-Party Vendor Storage Products.
- Service Now Software Product for Problem, Change and Incident Management.
- LINUX and SKLM experience are a definite plus.
- Demonstrated ability to achieve stretch goals in a highly innovative and fast‑paced environment.
- Adaptability: Ability to take on diverse tasks and projects, adapting to the evolving needs of the organization.
- Analytical Thinking: Analytical skills with a focus on detail and accuracy.
- Interest and ability to learn other technologies as needed.
- Technical Proficiency: Comfortable with a range of data tools and technologies, with a willingness to learn new skills as needed.
- Track record in designing, implementing, and/or supporting large‑scale technical solutions.
- Sense of ownership, urgency, and drive.
- Demonstrated passion for user experience and improving usability.
- Team Collaboration: A team player who can work effectively in cross‑functional environments.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company.
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None
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0% - 25%
Position Type
Office- or Remote-based
Teaches / trains others
Occasionally
Travel from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
Rarely
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)
Never
Physical work site required
No
Lifting: up to 10 pounds
Constantly
Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds
Occasionally
Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds
Rarely
Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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$79,300.00
$127,100.00
Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.
Bachelors
City*
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Computer Science
Health-Services health-services
Highmark Health
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