Senior Mainframe Storage & Disaster Recovery Architect

pofft Technology Inc.; Downers Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensono seeks a Senior Storage Mainframe Systems Programmer to ensure Tape and DASD readiness for DR testing. The role spans design, testing, and implementation of mainframe storage solutions, including replication and migration between subsystems. It requires leadership in DR exercises and coordination with clients and vendors.

Based in Downers Grove, IL with potential WFH arrangements. The position supports multi-client migrations and acts as escalation point for storage issues during tests.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in a z/OS mainframe storage role with DFSMS, FDR/ABR, and related tools.
• Experience delivering disaster recovery for mainframe environments.
• Ability to design storage solutions and lead DR testing efforts.

Responsibilities

• Design storage solutions to meet client and business needs.
• Lead projects implementing storage DR solutions for clients.
• Serve as SME during client Disaster Recovery testing.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to resolve issues.

Skills

z/OS expertise

Disaster Recovery

Data replication

Project leadership

Vendor coordination

Tools

DFSMS

FDR/ABR

CA-1

DFRMM

CSM

IBM GRID

DELL PMAX

VMAX

DLM

Luminex

Job description

Ensono seeks a Senior Storage Mainframe Systems Programmer to ensure Tape and DASD readiness for DR testing. The role spans design, testing, and implementation of mainframe storage solutions, including replication and migration between subsystems. It requires leadership in DR exercises and coordination with clients and vendors.

Based in Downers Grove, IL with potential WFH arrangements. The position supports multi-client migrations and acts as escalation point for storage issues during tests.