Senior Mainframe Storage Engineer

ManpowerGroup; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup, partnering with Experis, seeks an IBM z/OS Mainframe Storage Engineer for Chandler, AZ. The role operates in a hybrid schedule (3 days in office) to support critical IBM Z storage platforms, ensure high availability, data protection, and regulatory compliance across BAU operations and automation initiatives.

The contractor will manage DS8000 storage, implement replication and cyber-resilient recovery designs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce lead times while

Qualifications

• 7–12+ years of hands-on experience supporting enterprise mainframe storage environments.
• Strong experience with IBM Z / zOS storage.
• Experience with DS8000 Copy Services and GDPS.
• FICON, SAN concepts, and enterprise storage controls.
• Regulated environments knowledge preferred (financial services).

Responsibilities

• Operate and support IBM DS8000 (Gen9/Gen10) mainframe storage environments.
• Design, implement, and support Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global Copy, HyperSwap.
• Support GDPS-managed replication and multi-site resiliency architectures.
• Maintain Safeguarded Copy / immutable backups and cyber-resilient recovery designs.
• Execute DR tests, recovery automation, and control evidence.
• Support parallel dev / test / prod environments with controls.
• Perform BAU risk routines, capacity management, 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

IBM Z / zOS mainframe storage

DS8000 Copy Services

GDPS

FICON

DR/Resiliency

Python

Regulated environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

DS8000

GDPS

RMF

SMF

FICON

Job description

NO C2C - W2 ONLY

Position Title: IBM z/OS Mainframe Storage Engineer

Approved On-Site Location: Chandler, AZ

On-Site Schedule: Hybrid (3 days/week in office)

Pay Rate: Up to $54.59/hour

# Of Openings: 1

Position Summary:

The Mainframe Storage Engineer contractor supports mission-critical IBM Z storage platforms, ensuring high availability, resiliency, data protection, and regulatory compliance. The role focuses on BAU operations, automation, cyber-resilience, and delivery of storage services that enable parallel development, testing, and production workloads.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and support IBM 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

Required Skills Experience:

• Strong experience with IBM 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
• I/O performance diagnostics (RMF, SMF, DCOLLECT)
• Experience working closely with z/OS systems programmers
• Python IBM

Desired Qualifications:

• Automation scripting (REXX, Python, Ansible, or vendor tooling)
• Experience with storage modernization or large‑scale migrations
• Exposure to audit, regulatory exams, and control evidence management
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• Advanced technical certifications and vendor training preferred. Operational Capabilities/Technical Skills
• Leadership of SMEs With Skills and/or Knowledge Of
• Assembler
• Ability to understand and modify if/as needed
• No new development readily forecasted
• ACC/SRS
• CA1
• DFHSM
• DFSMS
• IBM Utilities/Exits
• ICF Catalogs
• DB2 and IMS
• Storage Admin perspective
• REXX

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions

Experis® is a global leader in technology services and part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands. We connect skilled technology professionals with meaningful opportunities where they can grow their careers, expand their expertise and make a real impact. Guided by the belief that it takes Human Ingenuity to unlock the true potential of technology, Experis helps people gain experience with leading organizations, build sought‑after skills and take the next step toward a brighter future. Backed by ManpowerGroup's 75+ years of workforce expertise and global reach across more than 70 countries and territories, Experis brings the scale, insight and opportunity to help people and businesses thrive. ManpowerGroup is consistently recognized for its commitment to inclusion, ethics and responsible business, including being named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. Learn more at Experis.com.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.