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Olympus Solutions Inc.

Mainframe Programmer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$90K - $105K/yr

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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BNY

Vice President, Mainframe Storage Engineer

Nashville, TN · On-site +1

$47.25 - $61/hr

VP, Mainframe Storage Engineer At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees' growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the ...

BNY

Vice President, Mainframe Storage Engineer

Lake Mary, FL · On-site +1

$42.75 - $55/hr

VP, Mainframe Storage Engineer At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees' growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the ...

Bank of America

Mainframe Senior Storage Architect

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$127.20K - $172.80K/yr

Mainframe Storage Architect (Individual Contributor) * Duties to include collaborating with others, designing, developing, and setting strategy for mainframe storage architecture in a large, diverse ...

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How much do mainframe storage jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 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 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 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.

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.
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Infographic showing various Mainframe Storage job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 20% As Needed, 40% Full Time, 20% Temporary, and 20% Nights. Highlights an 29% Physical, 21% Hybrid, and 50% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,026 per year, or $53.4 per hour.

Mainframe Storage Engineer -- DHA

Careers | Office of the Inspector General

Woodlawn, MD

$107.45K/yr

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Posted 23 days ago

Job description

IT Specialist positions are being filled through the Office of Personnel Management's delegated Direct Hire Authority, open to all U.S. citizens. Selections made under this bulletin will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would, therefore, be given new appointments to the civil service. Under the provisions of the Direct Hire Authority, Veterans Preference and the "Rule of Many" do not apply.Qualifications:Resumes exceeding two pages in length will not be considered, please visit the new resume guidance for more information.
READ ALL SECTIONS OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IN THEIR ENTIRETY. THIS INFORMATION IS CRUCIAL TO SUBMITTING A SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION.
To qualify for the 2210 IT Specialist series, you must demonstrate the following competencies. Experience must be IT related but may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid duties and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate.
  • Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
  • Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; know about available products and services; and is committed to providing quality products and services.
  • Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
  • Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
In addition, to qualify for this GS-14 position you must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 level or above, which is in or related to the work of the position to be filled, that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience must primarily consist of managing the implementation of mainframe storage infrastructure, advanced mainframe data storage administration skillsets, mainframe storage maintenance, and mainframe storage operations.
PLEASE NOTE: Specialized Experience is REQUIRED and must be explicitly documented/described in your resume or you will be disqualified from further consideration.
Qualification standards and additional information for this position can be found here: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/Education:This position does not have an educational requirement.
Education cannot be substituted for Specialized Experience.Employment Type: OTHER

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