Senior Mainframe Storage and Backup Administrator

M&T Bank Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 116,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, welfare & retirement benefits

5% 401(k) match

Work-life balance & flexible work

25 days PTO + 12 holidays

40 hours paid volunteer hours

Job summary

M&T Bank Corporation seeks an experienced Senior Mainframe Storage and Backup Administrator to oversee enterprise storage and backup environments in Alabama and beyond. You will manage IBM DS8000/DS8950F storage arrays, GDPS replication, TS7700/TS7780 virtual tape systems, and data protection to ensure high availability for critical workloads.

The role requires advanced expertise in z/OS storage, DFSMS, and CA storage products, with automation using REXX/JCL and 24/7 on-call support.

Qualifications

• Combined minimum of 9 years’ education and/or related work experience.
• Expertise with IBM DS8000/DS8950F, GDPS replication solutions, and TS7700/TS7780.
• Experience with CA storage products: CA Disk, CA Allocate, CA View/Deliver, CA Vantage.
• Deep understanding of DFSMS, VSAM RLS, SMS constructs, DFP, enhanced-format datasets, and z/OS storage architecture.
• Proven experience with backup/recovery planning and execution.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Mainframe storage administration for DS8000/DS8950F and GDPS environments.
• Backup, recovery planning, and DR readiness for mainframe systems.
• Performance monitoring, capacity planning, and reporting on trends.
• Automation and scripting with REXX, JCL, or similar tools.
• Documentation and knowledge transfer within the team.

Skills

Mainframe storage

IBM DS8000/DS8950F

GDPS replication

TS7700/TS7780

CA storage products

z/OS storage architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CA Disk

CA Allocate

CA View/Deliver

CA Vantage

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mainframe Storage and Backup Administrator to oversee, manage, and optimize enterprise-level mainframe storage and backup environments. This role requires deep technical expertise in IBM DS8000 series storage systems, GDPS replication technologies, virtual tape (TS7700/TS7780), backup and recovery solutions, and mainframe data protection strategies. The ideal candidate will ensure stability, high availability, performance, and resilience across all storage and backup platforms supporting mission-critical business workloads.

Key Responsibilities

• Mainframe Storage Administration: Manage and maintain IBM DS8000/DS8950F storage arrays and related components. Configure and support GDPS Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, and GDPS HyperSwap environments. Administer TS7700/TS7780 Virtual Tape Systems including Grid and Clustering. Implement and manage Safeguarded Copy and other data protection features. Support enhanced-format datasets and DFP segment management. Perform storage provisioning, allocation, tuning, and troubleshooting for z/OS environments.
• Backup & Recovery: Design, implement, and maintain backup and recovery strategies for mainframe systems. Manage backup schedules, retention policies, and virtual tape environments. Conduct routine recovery validations, DR drills, and failover/failback simulations. Support business continuity initiatives and CoLO or multi-DC migrations.
• Performance & Capacity Management: Conduct capacity planning for disk, tape, and replication environments. Analyze performance metrics, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements. Generate regular reporting on consumption, growth, and performance trends.
• Tools & Automation: Administer CA Disk (DMS), CA Allocate, CA View/Deliver, and CA Vantage. Automate operational tasks and reporting using REXX, JCL, or other scripting tools.
• Operational Support: Provide 24/7 support as part of an on-call rotation, including off-business hours and weekend production changes. Collaborate with system programmers, application teams, and disaster recovery teams.
• Documentation & Knowledge Transfer: Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation, SOPs, and recovery guides. Mentor junior team members and assist in cross-training across the team.

Required Qualifications

• Combined minimum of 9 years’ higher education and/or related work experience.
• Strong knowledge of IBM DS8000/DS8950F, GDPS replication solutions, and TS7700/TS7780 virtual tape systems.
• Expertise with CA storage products: CA Disk, CA Allocate, CA View/Deliver, CA Vantage.
• Deep understanding of DFSMS, VSAM RLS, SMS constructs, DFP, enhanced-format datasets, and z/OS storage architecture.
• Proven experience with backup/recovery planning and execution.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years hands-on experience in mainframe storage administration in large-scale environments.
• Experience with Active-Active mainframe architectures.
• Prior involvement in multi-data center migrations or CoLO transitions.
• Familiarity with z/OS, JES2, REXX, and automation frameworks.
• IBM or Broadcom certifications in Storage, GDPS, or Tape Technologies.

Soft Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong collaboration across teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and lead knowledge-transfer efforts.
• High attention to detail and discipline in documentation.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-availability environments.

We support our team members with generous benefits.

• Competitive compensation
• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits
• 401(k) match at 5%
• Work-life balance and flexible work arrangements
• Banking Officers start with 25 days PTO plus 12 paid holidays
• 40 hours paid volunteer hours per year
• Much more.

Location

Clanton, Alabama, United States of America

About M&T Bank

Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose. At M&T, our purpose is a simple one: make a difference in people’s lives and uplift the communities we serve. M&T Bank Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T’s affiliates offer advice, guidance, expertise and solutions across the entire financial spectrum, combining M&T Bank’s traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust. M&T Bank has a network of over 1,000 branches and 2,200 ATMs that span 12 states from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. For more than 165 years, M&T has strived to take an active role in our communities and build long-lasting relationships with our customers. We are a bank for communities - combining the capabilities of a large bank with the care of a locally focused institution. As an employer of choice, we are proud to offer competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time, each year. Our core values – integrity, ownership, collaboration, curiosity, and candor – drive the work we do. We seek to further build upon our record of success by bringing in top talent and fresh skill sets while continuing to support the growth and development of all our team members. View M&T’s Human Capital Report to learn more. M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $116,400.00 - $194,000.00 Annual (USD).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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