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Mainframe Storage Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Lead Platform Engineer

Coppell, TX · On-site

$97K - $128K/yr

... the mainframe, including new tools and products to enhance reporting, alerting, and advanced analytics. * Support subsystem SME's including DB2, CICS, Network, and Storage. * Provide consulting ...

Data Architect

Austin, TX · On-site

$63.25 - $81.25/hr

Higher Education | Enterprise Data | Hybrid Mainframe + Cloud Position Overview The Data Architect ... Deep understanding of SQL, NoSQL, and data storage technologies (e.g., Redshift, RDS, S3)

Maintenance I&E Technician

Stratton, TX

$22.25 - $28.50/hr

The Stratton Ridge salt dome storage facility stores various feedstocks and products, seamlessly ... Use PCs/mainframe computers to maintain records of calibrations, SPC charts, part ordering, etc.

Maintenance I&E Technician

Freeport, TX · On-site

$24.50 - $31.50/hr

The Stratton Ridge salt dome storage facility stores various feedstocks and products, seamlessly ... Use PCs/mainframe computers to maintain records of calibrations, SPC charts, part ordering, etc.

... storage of specimens; is able to resolve or forward information in support of timely problem ... Prefer familiarity with mainframe computers. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington ...

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How much do mainframe storage jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for mainframe storage in Texas is $49.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43.89 and $56.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Mainframe Storage job?

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 Texas as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 7% Contract, 1% Nights, and 2% Summer. Highlights an 83% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $103,438 per year, or $49.7 per hour.
Lead Platform Engineer

Lead Platform Engineer

DTCC

Coppell, TX • On-site

$97K - $128K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC?

Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.

The Information Technology group delivers secure, reliable technology solutions that enable DTCC to be the trusted infrastructure of the global capital markets. The team delivers high-quality information through activities that include development of essential, building infrastructure capabilities to meet client needs and implementing data standards and governance.

Pay and Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
  • Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
  • Pension / Retirement benefits
  • Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
  • DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).

The Impact you will have in this role:

The Lead Platform Engineer is a member of the Mainframe Performance team. This is a technical position responsible for the overall performance of the Mainframe environment. Duties include the balancing of resources across the Z system complex, reporting and analysis of performance metrics, system tuning, and responding to issues. This position requires proven leadership skills to coordinate and lead initiatives regarding mainframe performance and effectively coordinate with various IT groups and Product Managers.

Your Primary Responsibilities:

  • Maintain and optimize IBM z/OS mainframe environments supporting core applications.
  • Proactively Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in z/OS subsystems and applications utilizing the z/OS ecosystem.
  • Provide L2 diagnostics and production support of a z/OS mainframe environment.
  • Analyze and tune CPU, Memory, I/O, Network, LPARs configurations, and Parallel Sysplex.
  • Configure and support performance testing environments; provide detailed analysis of results
  • Ensure proper prioritization of critical path batch workloads.
  • Drive modernization and observability efforts on the mainframe, including new tools and products to enhance reporting, alerting, and advanced analytics.
  • Support subsystem SME’s including DB2, CICS, Network, and Storage.
  • Provide consulting services to IT staff on performance issues.
  • Serve as a trusted coach and mentor within the team.
  • Communicate effectively across the organization.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 5 years of related experience
  • Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Talents Needed for Success:

  • Expertise with WLM and z/OS internals knowledge
  • Experience with mainframe monitoring tools (e.g., Mainview or equivalent).
  • Knowledge of key subsystems including DB2, MQ, CICS and WebSphere.
  • Capability to evaluate and recommend the adoption of new tools and techniques to enhance the mainframe observability profile.
  • Teamwork, leadership, coaching, mentoring skills.
  • Demonstrate strong ethical behavior.
  • An analytical and curious mindset
  • Strong Pattern Recognition
  • High problem determination drive
  • Experience in observability metrics and analysis

The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

ABOUT US

With over 50 years of experience, DTCC is the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry. From 20 locations around the world, DTCC, through its subsidiaries, automates, centralizes, and standardizes the processing of financial transactions, mitigating risk, increasing transparency, enhancing performance and driving efficiency for thousands of broker/dealers, custodian banks and asset managers. Industry owned and governed, the firm innovates purposefully, simplifying the complexities of clearing, settlement, asset servicing, transaction processing, trade reporting and data services across asset classes, bringing enhanced resilience and soundness to existing financial markets while advancing the digital asset ecosystem. In 2024, DTCC’s subsidiaries processed securities transactions valued at U.S. $3.7 quadrillion and its depository subsidiary provided custody and asset servicing for securities issues from over 150 countries and territories valued at U.S. $99 trillion. DTCC’s Global Trade Repository service, through locally registered, licensed, or approved trade repositories, processes more than 25 billion messages annually. To learn more, please visit us at www.dtcc.com or connect with us on LinkedIn , X , YouTube , Facebook and Instagram .

DTCC proudly supports Flexible Work Arrangements favoring openness and gives people freedom to do their jobs well, by encouraging diverse opinions and emphasizing teamwork. When you join our team, you’ll have an opportunity to make meaningful contributions at a company that is recognized as a thought leader in both the financial services and technology industries. A DTCC career is more than a good way to earn a living. It’s the chance to make a difference at a company that’s truly one of a kind.

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ABOUT THE TEAM

Enterprise Product & Platform Engineering transforms the way we deliver infrastructure to our business clients. A key construct of EP&PE will be the evolution of the IT Product Manager, who will partner with the Engineering organization, the Business Aligned Service Delivery organization, the DevSecOps organization as well as our operational support teams to ensure that this organization provides high quality, commercially attractive and timely solutions to support our business strategy.