Mainframe Storage Engineer

Pyramid Consulting, Inc; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 143,270,000 - 160,463,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. is seeking an experienced Mainframe Storage Engineer for an 18+ month contract, located in Chandler, AZ with hybrid work options across multiple sites.

You will support z/OS mainframe storage, DS8000, GDPS, and immutable backup designs in highly regulated environments, delivering 24x7 availability and disaster recovery testing across regions.

Qualifications

• 7–12+ years hands-on experience supporting enterprise mainframe storage environments.
• Experience in 24x7, highly regulated production environments.
• Familiarity with regulated environments (financial services preferred).

Responsibilities

• Operate and support Client DS8000 (Gen9/Gen10) and associated mainframe storage environments
• Design, implement, and support Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global Copy, and HyperSwap
• Support continuous availability, GDPS-managed replication, and multi-site resiliency architectures
• Implement and maintain Safeguarded Copy / immutable backups and cyber-resilient recovery designs
• Execute and validate DR tests, recovery automation, and control evidence
• Support parallel dev / test / prod environments without compromising controls
• Perform BAU risk routines, capacity management, and storage provisioning
• Address audit, regulatory, and security baseline requirements
• Support automation, tooling, and modernization initiatives
• Partner with application, platform, and infrastructure teams to reduce lead times

Skills

Mainframe storage

24x7 environments

Contractor delivery

Tools

DS8000 Copy Services

GDPS

FICON

z/OS I/O

Job description

Immediate need for a talented Mainframe Storage Engineer. This is an 18+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Chandler AZ/ Plano, TX/ Charlotte, North Carolina/ Pennington, New Jersey/ Jersey City, New Jersey(Hybrid).

Job ID:26-23529

Pay Range: $50 - $56/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and support Client DS8000 (Gen9/Gen10) and associated mainframe storage environments
• Design, implement, and support Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global Copy, and HyperSwap
• Support continuous availability, GDPS-managed replication, and multi-site resiliency architectures
• Implement and maintain Safeguarded Copy / immutable backups and cyber-resilient recovery designs
• Execute and validate DR tests, recovery automation, and control evidence
• Support parallel dev / test / prod environments without compromising controls
• Perform BAU risk routines, capacity management, and storage provisioning
• Address audit, regulatory, and security baseline requirements
• Support automation, tooling, and modernization initiatives
• Partner with application, platform, and infrastructure teams to reduce lead times

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Strong experience with Client Z / zOS mainframe storage
• Hands-on expertise with DS8000 Copy Services and GDPS
• Experience with FICON, SAN concepts, and enterprise storage controls
• Knowledge of DR, resiliency, cyber-recovery, and immutable backup patterns
• Familiarity with regulated environments (financial services preferred)
• Ability to operate independently in a contractor / delivery role
• 7–12+ years of hands-on experience supporting enterprise mainframe storage environments
• Proven experience in 24x7, mission-critical, highly regulated production environments
• Experience operating at scale (multi-data center, multi-region, global firms). Strong understanding of:
• z/OS I/O architecture (CHPIDs, control units, paths)
• FICON protocols and multi-pathing concepts
• Experience working closely with z/OS systems programmers
• Python Client .

Our client is a leading Financial Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions.

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.