Mainframe Storage SME

Pyramid Consulting, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 83,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Mainframe Storage SME for a 12-month contract location in the United States with remote options. The role requires extensive expertise in mainframe storage administration and hands-on work with z/OS and storage subsystems.

You will handle DASD and tape configurations, DFSMS, ISMF, JES2, VSAM, and related CA products, interfacing with clients across time zones. Strong problem-solving, on-call availability, and collaboration with multiple teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Mainframe Storage Administration.
• Experience with DASD and tape storage for mainframes.
• Proficient with Z/OS and storage fundamentals.
• Strong knowledge of TSO/ISPF, JCL, VSAM, ISMF, JES2, Catalogs, Datasets.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex problems and identify potential future issues across platforms and services.
• Work with large clients and modernization projects.
• Manage systems data for clients and provide day-to-day solutions and security compliance.
• Oversee a queue of assignments and prioritize tickets for customers.
• Collaborate with technicians and other teams to deliver best solutions.
• Work with clients across industries from banking to retail.
• Share expertise by recommending modernization options and opportunities.
• Develop management and organizational skills through diverse projects.

Skills

Mainframe Storage Administration

Z/OS fundamentals

Storage concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

DFSMS

JES2

VSAM

ISMF

CA Disk/CA-1

Omegamon XE

Job description

Immediate need for a talented Mainframe Storage SME. This is a 12 Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in U.S (Remote).

Job ID:26-26300

Pay Range: $60 - $72/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:

• As a Mainframe Storage SME , you’ll solve complex problems and identify potential future issues across the spectrum of platforms and services.
• You’ll be at the forefront of new technology and modernization, working with some of our biggest clients – which means some of the biggest in the world.
• There’s never a typical day as a System Administrator at, because no two projects are alike.
• You’ll be managing systems data for clients and providing day-to-day solutions and security compliance.
• You’ll oversee a queue of assignments and work directly with technicians, prioritizing tickets to deliver the best solutions to our clients.
• One of the benefits of is that we work with clients in a variety of industries, from banking to retail.
• Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.
• You’ll also get the chance to share your expertise by recommending modernization options, identifying new business opportunities, and cultivating relationships with other teams and stakeholders.
• Does the work get challenging at times? Yes! But you’ll collaborate with a diverse group of talented people and gain invaluable management and organizational skills, which will come in handy as you move forward in your career.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• 10+ Years of Experience in Mainframe Storage Administration.
• Experience with DASD and tape data storage solutions (Experience on DASD/Tape Configuration and Migration) for mainframes.
• Candidate should possess working knowledge of Z/OS Operating System, z/OS(MVS) fundamentals, Storage fundamentals and Storage Devices.
• Candidate will be expected to have good knowledge in the following areas: TSO, ISPF, JCL, VSAM, ISMF, JES2, Catalogs, Datasets (PS/PDS/PDSE/GDG), REXX, SAS, SDSF and Spool.
• Candidate will be expected to have good knowledge & Experience in the following (: MF - Tape & DASD Management) areas: DFSMS, DFSMSHSM, DFSMSDSS, DFSMSDFP, DFSMSRMM, ICF Catalog, VSAM, IDCAMs, CA products (CA Disk, CA allocate and CA-1), FDR products, Omegamon XE or related Storage monitoring tools, ICKDSF, Space abends and SMF/Dcollect/BVIR reports.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
• Provides technical support activities for a production mainframe environment of multiple LPARs, CECs, DASD and VTS controllers.
• Experience in Storage box data migration (DASD to DASD and Tape to tape) and Storage replication.
• Candidates have to work in customer work hours- US, Europe and Asia Pacific (weekends and holidays as on call staff).

Our client is a leading IT 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, color, 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.