Mainframe Storage (DASD and Tape) Engineer

DXC Technology Company; Texas; On-site; USD 77,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

DXC Technology is seeking a senior storage management professional to handle z/OS storage operations, SMS routines, DASD monitoring, and backups. The role requires strong on-call support, JCL troubleshooting, and experience with IBM TS7700 grids and GDPS.

You will participate in DR drills, manage storage replication, and ensure smooth operation across multiple clusters. The position emphasizes in-person collaboration with a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• Expertise in z/OS Storage Management and related SMS routines.
• Experience with on-call support and incident response processes.
• Familiarity with DR drills, backups, and storage replication.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily storage management activities and monitor SMS routines, DASD pools, and housekeeping jobs.
• Troubleshoot space issues, migrate/archive functions, and resolve JCL errors.
• Configure tape and DASD hardware and manage IBM TS7700 grids.
• Lead DR drills and coordinate with drill team members.
• Peer review storage changes and administer storage software.

Skills

z/OS Storage Management

On-call support

Storage monitoring

DR drills

JCL troubleshooting

Tools

IBM TS7700

GDPS

SMS spools

Job description

z/OS Storage Management:

• Perform daily Storage mgmt activities relating to SMS routines, DASD pools monitoring housekeeping batch jobs and oncall support.
• Troubleshoot basic space issues, perform migrate and archive functions.
• Implement routine storage type changes relating to client requests to add or move volumes.
• Troubleshoot JCL errors and resolve them.
• Create and maintain core system backups.
• Login and monitor IBM TS7700 grids.
• Understand the incident, change and problem processes and execute the processes.
• Implement new storage solutions.
• Perform and Lead DR drills and provide direction to other drill team members.
• Create and manage SMS spools.
• Configure Tape and DASD hardware devices from the device level.
• Peer reviews all storage changes that the team executes.
• Administration of Storage software.
• Setup and troubleshoot storage replication (Tape and DASD).
• Troubleshoot IBM grid failures and have an in depth understanding of how monitor and manage it across multiple clusters in multiple locations.
• Lead Storage restoration efforts during outages.
• Provide Oncall 7 x 24 rotation.
• GDPS knowledge

Compensation at DXC is influenced by an array of factors, including but not limited to the experience, job-related knowledge, skills, competencies, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. A reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position is $76,700 - $142,500.

Full-time hires are eligible to participate in the DXC benefit program. DXC offers a comprehensive, flexible, and competitive benefits program which includes, but is not limited to, health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; employee wellness; life and disability insurance; a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, paid time off.

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

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