Mainframe Storage Architect (z/OS) – DR & Dell Hardware

ELEVI Associates; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

ELEVI Associates is seeking a Senior Mainframe Storage Administrator to manage z/OS storage, optimize SMS/DASD usage, and oversee DR activations from our Minnesota facilities.

The role requires hands-on experience with EMC/Dell storage, IBM mainframe systems, and core storage tools (DLM, Solutions Enabler, GDDR, TapeCopy, Unisphere). Our team offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Performs daily mainframe storage operations using z/OS tools to optimize SMS/DASD utilization, verify HSM/DLM health and space, audit volumes/datasets across both plexes, and submit CRs/incidents as needed to maintain reliability.
• Produces required compliance/capacity reporting (SCRT/SMF), verifies reclaim/housekeeping automation, and completes operational work such as disk initialization, tape consolidations, and maintenance of core storage software (DLM, Solutions Enabler, GDDR, TapeCopy, Unisphere).
• Executes DR activation/teardown activities, coordinates Dell hardware patching/upgrades, and monitors PowerMax/DLM/Data Domain health and certificates at both Eagan and San Mateo.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily mainframe storage operations using z/OS tools to optimize SMS/DASD utilization, verify HSM/DLM health and space, audit volumes/datasets across both plexes, and submit CRs/incidents as needed to maintain reliability.
• Produces required compliance/capacity reporting (SCRT/SMF), verifies reclaim/housekeeping automation, and completes operational work such as disk initialization, tape consolidations, and maintenance of core storage software (DLM, Solutions Enabler, GDDR, TapeCopy, Unisphere).
• Executes DR activation/teardown activities, coordinates Dell hardware patching/upgrades, and monitors PowerMax/DLM/Data Domain health and certificates at both Eagan and San Mateo.

Skills

EMC/Dell storage

IBM Mainframe

DT storage

DLM

Tools

Solutions Enabler

GDDR

TapeCopy

Unisphere

PowerMax

Data Domain

z/OS

Job description

ELEVI Associates is seeking a Senior Mainframe Storage Administrator to manage z/OS storage, optimize SMS/DASD usage, and oversee DR activations from our Minnesota facilities.

The role requires hands-on experience with EMC/Dell storage, IBM mainframe systems, and core storage tools (DLM, Solutions Enabler, GDDR, TapeCopy, Unisphere). Our team offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation.