Mainframe Storage Consultant

NTT DATA North America; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 117,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA North America seeks a Mainframe Storage Consultant to join our Buffalo, NY team. The role focuses on managing mainframe storage, including disk space provisioning, capacity planning, backups, and DR planning within a z/OS environment.

The candidate will perform health checks, automate storage interventions, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and utilize tools such as NetView, SA, CA-OPs, and zOSMF to ensure storage reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with IBM DS8K and DSCLI on mainframes.
• Experience with EMC DLM/DLm storage hardware.
• Proficient in z/OS JCL and job scheduling.
• Knowledge of CA1, Vantage, and Disk skills.
• Experience with mainframe storage monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage disk space across mainframe storage environments.
• Perform health checks and resolve incidents.
• Plan capacity changes and add storage as needed.
• Configure storage, install/maintain software, monitor databases.
• Coordinate with support teams and conduct root cause analysis.

Skills

DS8K disk hardware

DSCLI knowledge

GDPS / PPRC Metro

DFHSM / DFDSS / ICKDSF

z/OS IODF

EMC DLM / DLm

zOS JCL / Job scheduling

CA1 / Vantage / Disk

TS7720 / DS8870 storage

Storage monitoring tools

Tools

NetView

SA

CA-OPs

zOSMF

Job description

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization,

We are currently seeking a Mainframe Storage Consultant to join our team in Buffalo, New York (US-NY), United States (US).

Job Description

• The role involves managing the disk space on the mainframe, including all facets of storage management - install/ remove/ upgrade/ update/ restore/ provision/ etc
• Day to day support of the environment, such as daily health checks, checking the incident queue and resolving any problems.
• Raising changes and implementing addition capacity
• Configure storage, install and maintain software, monitor, and sustain the storage in databases, VSAM files, work and sort space to allow the proper processing. CA Disk Sysprog and disk space management activities - install, test, evaluate storage space and manage additional requests for disk space
• z/OS hardware planning, IODF, LPAR, HMC configuration & management and associated activities
• Administer and execute all backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and related capabilities.
• Install, maintain, and upgrade any product in a mainframe z/OS environment using mainframe SMP/E and zOSMF
• Volume space and capacity management and performing disaster recovery drills as needed
• Coordinate across support teams to quickly resolve disruptions, performs root cause analysis, and takes preventative measures
• Use mainframe automation tools for management of disk and storage space e.g. Netview, SA, CA-OPs etc. or any other relevant tools
• Automate manual interventions in the Storage infrastructure
• Provide zSeries storage hardware/software design, configuration, implementation and support

Required Skills (10+ years)

• IBM - DS8K disk hardware installation and upgrade, DSCLI knowledge, GDPS, PPRC Metro, DFHSM / DFDSS / ICKDSF, zOS IODF
• EMC DLM virtual tape hardware installation and upgrade, DLm configuration
• Broadcomm (Brocade) DCX OR FICON
• zOS JCL / Job scheduling
• CA1 / Vantage / Disk skill set
• TDMFS skill set
• TS7720 and DS8870 storage support, Grid and PPRC, SMS, RMM customization
• Experience in mainframe storage monitoring tool

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future.

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The starting hourly range for this remote role is ($85-$97/hour). This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on several factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.

This position is eligible for company benefits that will depend on the nature of the role offered. Company benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, life,&AD&D insurance, short-and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally required benefits.