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Olympus Solutions Inc.

Mainframe Programmer

Arlington, VA · On-site

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Administer storage software and tools such as CA 1, CA Vantage, CA Vtape, FDR/ABR, FATS/FATAR, and EMC Mainframe Enabler Suite; maintain z/OS (v2.2 and v2.4). * Lead mainframe storage hardware ...

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As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance mainframe storage engineer in the United States is $53.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47.12 and $60.58 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Mainframe Storage Engineer vs Freelance Data Storage Specialist?

AspectFreelance Mainframe Storage EngineerFreelance Data Storage Specialist
CredentialsMainframe certifications, technical degreesData management, storage certifications
Work EnvironmentMainframe data centers, enterprise ITData centers, cloud environments, enterprise IT
Industry UsageFinancial, government, large corporationsTech, healthcare, finance, cloud providers
Search/Comparison IntentSpecialized mainframe storage rolesBroader data storage and management roles

The main difference is that Freelance Mainframe Storage Engineers focus on maintaining and optimizing storage on mainframe systems used by large enterprises, requiring specific mainframe certifications. Freelance Data Storage Specialists handle a wider range of storage solutions, including cloud and networked storage, with a broader skill set. Both roles serve enterprise clients but differ in technical focus and environment.

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Mainframe Storage Systems Engineer

Fidelity Investments

Keller, TX

$50 - $63.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

Fidelity Investments rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 264 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 138 rated financial services

Job description

Job Description:

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Storage professional with hands-on expertise managing data stored on disk and tape across enterprise mainframe environments. This role is responsible for supporting and administering core storage and data management products, ensuring data availability, integrity, and recoverability for mission‑critical systems.


The ideal candidate will have experience supporting and operating IBM mainframe storage and data utilities, including DFSMS, DFHSM, DFDSS, ACC, SRS, IDCAMS, FAVER, and other IBM data management tools. Responsibilities include providing operational support for data backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and high‑availability solutions, as well as ensuring adherence to best practices and operational standards.


In this role, you will also provide technical leadership and guidance to peers and collaborate closely with business and operational teams to resolve storage‑related issues and implement improvements. Participation in on‑call rotations and providing Tier 1 operational support to production environments and business partners is a critical and expected part of this position.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.

  • Minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in mainframe technical support.

  • At least 5+ years of z/OS mainframe operating system support in a system programming role.

  • Strong foundation in core technologies and infrastructure, including:

  • Storage systems and tools and their interfaces with z/OS

  • Data structures, databases, files, and I/O

  • Solid business and IT functional knowledge, with strong collaboration and relationship management skills.

  • Experience with IT strategy formulation, IT/storage trends, and emerging technologies.

  • Demonstrated commitment to operational excellence, including ITIL lifecycle management and TLM processes for technology refresh.

  • Hands-on experience with change management, incident management, and problem management.

  • Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and partnerships.

  • Advanced IBM z/OS Mainframe Storage expertise.

  • Experience with z/OS replication solutions, including GDPS, Global Mirror, XRC, Global Copy, PPRC, FlashCopy, and HyperSwap.

  • Advanced understanding of storage administration tools, including DTS ACC/SRC, DFDSS, DFHSM, FDR PAS, Extended Address Volumes (EAV), Control‑M, and Dino T‑REX / HSM Adminisaurus / RTD (plus).

  • Complete understanding of VSAM Record Level Sharing (RLS) capabilities and applications.

  • Mastery of IDCAMS and access method services for system master and user catalogs.

  • Strong knowledge of VSAM structures, including allocation, tuning, and support models.

  • Advanced understanding of ICF Catalog architecture, including RLS‑enabled catalogs and execution of Forward Catalog Recovery in a live environment.

  • Advanced knowledge of IBM DS8K storage platforms and IBM TS7700 Virtual Tape subsystems.

  • Familiarity with emerging technologies such as Safeguarded Copy, Pervasive Encryption, and Remote Pair FlashCopy.

  • Expert-level problem-solving and debugging skills, with the ability to support incident triage.

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Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.

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