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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 ...

NewGen Technologies

Solution Architect

Eagan, MN · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Perform daily mainframe storage operations using z/OS tools to optimize SMS/DASD utilization ... Our team of Highly Cleared Specialists have hard-to-find skills and expertise in a wide spectrum of ...

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Mainframe Storage Admin

Dallas, TX • On-site

SDH Systems
IT Services • 51 - 200 employees
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Posted 28 days ago

Job description

  • Job Title: Mainframes Storage Specialist
  • Location: Dallas, TX (Local candidates only)
  • Visa: Any
  • Interview Process: Video (2 Rounds)
  • Work Schedule: Onsite

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities

  • Administer and support IBM mainframe storage infrastructure in a 24x7 enterprise
  • environment.
  • Manage and maintain DASD storage using Hitachi Disk Storage (HDS/VSP) and related storage subsystems.
  • Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Virtual Tape Systems (VTS/VTL) and physical tape environments.
  • Perform storage allocation, provisioning, migration, and reclamation activities.
  • Administer and support DFSMS, SMS policies, ACS routines, and storage groups.
  • Monitor storage utilization, perform capacity planning, and recommend storage optimization strategies.
  • Support backup, recovery, replication, and disaster recovery activities.
  • Perform storage performance analysis and tuning to ensure optimal system performance.
  • Coordinate storage-related software and hardware upgrades.
  • Troubleshoot storage incidents and resolve complex production issues.
  • Work closely with system programmers, application teams, and infrastructure teams during project implementations.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and storage standards.
  • Ensure compliance with enterprise security, audit, and operational policies.
  • Participate in on-call production support and maintenance activities as required.

 Experience level

  • 12+ years of professional work experience as a Mainframe Storage administrator.

Technical key skills (Mandatory skills)

  • Strong knowledge of IBM z/OS Storage Management.
  • Hands-on experience with Hitachi Disk Storage (HDS/VSP, USP, VSP G Series).
  • Experience administering IBM Virtual Tape System (VTS) or Virtual Tape Library (VTL).
  • Strong understanding of DFSMS, SMS, ACS routines, and Storage Groups.
  • Experience with DASD management, allocation, migration, and performance tuning.
  • Knowledge of backup and recovery processes for mainframe storage environments.
  • Experience with storage monitoring and capacity planning.
  • Understanding of disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity processes.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in enterprise production environments.
  • Experience working with IBM utilities and storage-related system tools.
  • Good understanding of JCL and TSO/ISPF.

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