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SDH Systems

Mainframe Storage Admin

Dallas, TX · On-site

Mainframes Storage Specialist * Location: Dallas, TX (Local candidates only) * Visa: Any * Interview Process: Video (2 Rounds) * Work Schedule: Onsite Job Responsibilities * Administer and support ...

The AES Group

Mainframe Storage SME

New York, NY · Remote

Mainframe Storage SME Location: Remote Let's create our future together at The AES Group! About The AES Group The AES Group is a premier technology and engineering consulting company that has been ...

OrangePeople

Mainframe Storage Specialist

We're on the lookout for a highly skilled Mainframe Storage Specialist to oversee and optimize our IBM z/OS storage environment. If you have a deep understanding of DASD management, Hitachi Disk ...

TEKsystems

Mainframe Storage DB2

Raleigh, NC · Remote

$60 - $75/hr

Z/OS Specialist Description Mainframe Storage and z/OS Specialist Provide dedicated oversight of mainframe storage operations and coordinate with Ensono to ensure that Db2 storage is available ...

Neshent Technologies

We are seeking a Senior Dell EMC Mainframe Storage Engineer with expertise in Mainframe Enablers (MFE) and Geographically Dispersed Disaster Restart (GDDR) to support a highly available enterprise ...

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How much do mainframe storage jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for mainframe storage 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 a mainframe storage?

A Mainframe Storage job involves managing, optimizing, and ensuring the availability of storage systems in a mainframe environment. Professionals in this role work with storage hardware, software, and backup solutions to maintain data integrity and performance. Responsibilities typically include storage provisioning, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and disaster recovery planning. A strong understanding of storage management tools like DFSMS, DFHSM, and tape or disk storage technologies is essential. This role is critical for ensuring efficient data access, security, and compliance within an organization’s IT infrastructure.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a mainframe storage specialist?

As a Mainframe Storage specialist, your daily tasks typically involve monitoring storage utilization, performing data backups and restores, managing storage allocations, and troubleshooting performance issues. You’ll regularly interact with other IT professionals such as system administrators, application teams, and network engineers to coordinate storage needs and resolve incidents. Staying proactive with capacity planning and implementing security protocols are integral parts of the role. By maintaining optimal storage performance and availability, you play a crucial part in ensuring business operations run smoothly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the mainframe storage position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Mainframe Storage professional, you should possess strong knowledge of mainframe storage systems, data management, and backup/recovery procedures, typically backed by experience with enterprise storage technologies. Familiarity with tools like IBM DFSMS, SAN/NAS management interfaces, and certifications such as IBM Certified Specialist are commonly required. Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are standout soft skills in this field. These abilities are crucial for ensuring data integrity, minimizing downtime, and collaborating with IT teams to meet business continuity goals.

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Infographic showing various Mainframe Storage job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,026 per year, or $53.4 per hour.

Mainframe Storage Admin

Northern Base

Salt Lake City, UT • Remote

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

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Job Description
Mainframe Storage Admin
 
• Hands-on experience with Hitachi VSP 5000, IBM TS7780, 
• Hitachi HUR
• DFSMS suite, CA-1
• FDR/ABR
• SMP/E – in depth knowledge to do install work on ISV products
• Setup and Manage Mainframe DC Storage Replication
• IODF/IOCDS, HCD/HCM, Mainframe Capacity Planning and Performance Tuning
• PARMLIB and PROCLIB concatenation and maintenance
• Experience in Disaster Recovery setup and conducting DR drills.
• Provide 24/7 operational support for Mainframe storage systems and associated utilities.
• Perform Mainframe storage system recovery activities to ensure high availability and resilience.
• Provide technical guidance and advice to application development teams on need basis
On-Call support for any mainframe storage related issues troubleshooting