Storage Workstream-Mainframe Storage Systems Programmer (DFSMSrmm / CA 1 / IBM Z Storage)

Computer Task; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 158,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

CTG, a Cegeka company, seeks a Storage Workstream – Mainframe Storage Systems Programmer to support IBM Z storage environments, focusing on storage management, tape management, and migration activities.

You will configure, install, and operate for IBM Z storage products, assist with migrations from CA-1 Tape Management to DFSMSrmm, and support DFSMShsm/ACM/GRS tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but equivalent professional experience in mainframe systems programming, storage administration, or operations may be considered.
• Experience with IBM Z storage administration and mainframe storage management is required.
• Experience developing or modifying JCL and working with TSO/ISPF is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Storage Workstream for IBM Z mainframe environments, with a focus on storage management, tape management, and migration activities.
• Provide configuration, installation, implementation, and operational support for IBM Z storage products and related software.
• Assist with CA-1 Tape Management System to IBM DFSMS Removable Media Manager (DFSMSrmm) migration activities, including configuration, installation, migration JCL, and runtime parameters.
• Provide configuration and installation assistance for IBM OMEGAMON for Storage, IBM Advanced Audit for DFSMShsm, and IBM Advanced Reporting for DFSMShsm.
• Assist with CA FAVER to IBM Advanced Catalog Management (ACM) migration activities, including development and customization of JCL.
• Support IBM Global Resource Serialization (GRS) migration activities, including training, creation and modification of PARMLIB members, and operational considerations.
• Assist with CA Allocate to IBM Advanced Allocation Management (AAM) migration activities, including installation, configuration, and training.
• Assess and communicate the operational impact of storage migrations and technology changes to storage administrators and mainframe operations teams.
• Develop and maintain JCL, REXX, and Assembler programs to support storage administration, migration, and operational requirements.
• Use TSO and ISPF to perform mainframe system administration, troubleshooting, configuration, and support activities.
• Collaborate with systems programmers, storage administrators, operations teams, and other technical stakeholders throughout migration and implementation activities.
• Provide technical guidance, documentation, knowledge transfer, and training related to IBM Z storage technologies and migration processes.
• Troubleshoot storage-related issues and support ongoing operational stability within the mainframe environment.

Skills

DFSMSrmm (IBM Removable Media Manager)

CA 1 Tape Management System

IBM Z / z/OS storage administration

TSO and ISPF

JCL

REXX

Assembler

DFSMS and DFSMShsm

SMP/E

IBM OMEGAMON for Storage

IBM Advanced Audit for DFSMShsm

IBM Advanced Reporting for DFSMShsm

IBM Advanced Catalog Management (ACM)

IBM Global Resource Serialization (GRS

IBM Advanced Allocation Management (AM

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Mainframe migration, implementation, ̵

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

Job description

CTG is seeking to fill a Storage Workstream – Mainframe Storage Systems Programmer (DFSMSrmm / CA 1 / IBM Z Storage) position for our client.

Location: Remote

Duration: Ongoing Contract

Duties:

• Support the Storage Workstream for IBM Z mainframe environments, with a focus on storage management, tape management, and migration activities.
• Provide configuration, installation, implementation, and operational support for IBM Z storage products and related software.
• Assist with CA-1 Tape Management System to IBM DFSMS Removable Media Manager (DFSMSrmm) migration activities, including configuration, installation, migration JCL, and runtime parameters.
• Provide configuration and installation assistance for IBM OMEGAMON for Storage, IBM Advanced Audit for DFSMShsm, and IBM Advanced Reporting for DFSMShsm.
• Assist with CA FAVER to IBM Advanced Catalog Management (ACM) migration activities, including development and customization of JCL.
• Support IBM Global Resource Serialization (GRS) migration activities, including training, creation and modification of PARMLIB members, and operational considerations.
• Assist with CA Allocate to IBM Advanced Allocation Management (AAM) migration activities, including installation, configuration, and training.
• Assess and communicate the operational impact of storage migrations and technology changes to storage administrators and mainframe operations teams.
• Develop and maintain JCL, REXX, and Assembler programs to support storage administration, migration, and operational requirements.
• Use TSO and ISPF to perform mainframe system administration, troubleshooting, configuration, and support activities.
• Collaborate with systems programmers, storage administrators, operations teams, and other technical stakeholders throughout migration and implementation activities.
• Provide technical guidance, documentation, knowledge transfer, and training related to IBM Z storage technologies and migration processes.
• Troubleshoot storage-related issues and support ongoing operational stability within the mainframe environment.

Skills:

• DFSMSrmm (IBM Removable Media Manager)
• CA 1 Tape Management System
• IBM Z / z/OS storage administration
• TSO and ISPF
• JCL
• REXX
• Assembler
• DFSMS and DFSMShsm
• SMP/E
• IBM OMEGAMON for Storage
• IBM Advanced Audit for DFSMShsm
• IBM Advanced Reporting for DFSMShsm
• IBM Advanced Catalog Management (ACM)
• IBM Global Resource Serialization (GRS)
• IBM Advanced Allocation Management (AAM)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Mainframe migration, implementation, configuration, and operational support

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience working in a mainframe operations environment in an operational, service, consulting, or technical support role.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and using at least one of the following technologies, with the ability and desire to expand expertise across additional products:
  • DFSMSrmm
  • CA 1
• Experience with IBM Z storage administration and mainframe storage management.
• Experience developing or modifying JCL and working with TSO/ISPF.
• Ability to write and maintain REXX and Assembler programs.
• Experience supporting mainframe software installation, configuration, migration, and operational activities.
• Knowledge of other z/OS software, including system operation and configuration and SMP/E.
• Knowledge of storage-management products that compete with or complement the IBM products listed above is preferred.
• Experience supporting or participating in mainframe storage migrations is highly desirable.
• Ability to understand migration impacts on storage administrators and provide appropriate technical guidance and training.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent professional experience in mainframe systems programming, storage administration, or operations may be considered.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $115.00 to $130.00/hour. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered.

About CTG

CTG, a Cegeka company, delivers IT and business solutions that enhance clients’ digital agility, empowering them to seize new opportunities and overcome any challenge. Backed by more than 60 years’ experience and a commitment to being a reliable, results-driven partner, we work shoulder to shoulder with clients to shape digital together. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. With more than 9,000 team members in over 15 countries, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver innovative solutions. We operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working with over 3,000 clients in many of today’s highest-growth industries.

Together, we shape what’s next—working shoulder to shoulder to deliver impactful solutions for our clients and society. Our culture is built by the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. At CTG, you’ll find a workplace where you are encouraged to grow, supported in your ambitions, and empowered to shape your own career journey. For more information, www.ctg.com.

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.