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IT America Inc

IBM Mainframe Administrator

Dallas, TX · Remote

Remote (Needs to travel to client site when required with your own expenses) Duration : Long term ... Storage Management: Manage and maintain Mainframe Storage Arrays and File Systems including Virtual ...

IT America Inc

IBM Mainframe Administrator

Madison, WI · Remote

Remote (Needs to travel to client site when required with your own expenses) Duration: Long term ... Storage Management: Manage and maintain Mainframe Storage Arrays and File Systems including Virtual ...

Tech Tammina

Mainframe Storage Engineer

$50.25 - $64.50/hr

Mainframe Storage Engineer Remote Contract role 5+ years working in a mainframe operations environment providing an operational, service, consultancy or support role Demonstrated strong written and ...

BNY

Vice President, Mainframe Storage Engineer

Lake Mary, FL · On-site +1

$42.75 - $55/hr

Utilizing IBM, CSM, and GDPS replication software, and the network connective for DASD Replication to remote sites. * Troubleshooting and monitoring Mainframe storage utilizing CA-Vantage, SMF ...

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How much do remote mainframe storage administrator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote mainframe storage administrator in the United States is $51.13, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46.63 and $64.42 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Mainframe Storage Administrator vs Remote Data Storage Engineer?

AspectRemote Mainframe Storage AdministratorRemote Data Storage Engineer
CredentialsMainframe certifications (e.g., IBM Certified Specialist)Storage certifications (e.g., SNIA, CompTIA Storage+)
Work EnvironmentPrimarily mainframe environments, legacy systemsCloud and enterprise data centers, modern storage solutions
Industry UsageBanking, government, large corporations with mainframe systemsTech, finance, healthcare sectors with diverse storage needs
Search & ComparisonOften compared for storage management roles in mainframe vs modern storageCompared for data infrastructure roles in different environments

The Remote Mainframe Storage Administrator focuses on managing storage systems within mainframe environments, often requiring specialized mainframe certifications. In contrast, the Remote Data Storage Engineer handles modern storage solutions across cloud and enterprise platforms. While both roles involve data storage management, their work environments, tools, and industry applications differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Remote Mainframe Storage Administrator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 60% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 36% Contract. Highlights an 8% In-person, and 92% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,357 per year, or $51.1 per hour.

IBM Mainframe Storage and Replication Administrator (Remote)

DivIHN

Springfield, IL • On-site, Remote

Full-time

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Job description

For further inquiries regarding the following opportunity, please contact our Talent Specialist, Abdul at (224) 507-1295 or Saravanakumar at (224) 507-1183 or Justeen at (224) 394-4903 or Ragu at (224) 704-1713
Title: IBM Mainframe Storage and Replication Administrator (Remote)
Location: Remote
Duration: 6 Months
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with 7.5 hours per day.
Initial 2 days onsite visit (Springfield, IL) is required for onboarding purposes; the rest of the engagement will be remote.
Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered.
Job Description
Position Summary
• Client is seeking an experienced Mainframe Storage and DASD Replication Administrator to manage and maintain the agency's mission critical IBM mainframe storage infrastructure.
• This role is responsible for the installation, configuration, monitoring, and administration of the IBM TS7700 Virtual Tape System (VTS 7700) backup environment and the IBM DS8000 replication environment used for disaster recovery and failover.
• The administrator ensures stability, performance, and security of storage and backup systems supporting statewide business applications and services.
• The ideal candidate will have senior level expertise in mainframe storage administration, replication technologies, and disaster recovery operations.
• The role includes resource monitoring, system configuration, troubleshooting, and collaboration with hardware vendors.
• It requires the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a high availability, enterprise scale environment.
• Key responsibilities include configuring storage, resolving issues, providing technical direction to junior staff, and working closely with system architects and vendors.
• This position requires strong knowledge of z/OS, enterprise storage management software such as IBM Copy Services Manager, and disaster recovery best practices.
Key Responsibilities
1. System Administration
• DASD and VTS management: Monitor performance, availability, and utilization of DASD and IBM TS7700 VTS storage resources.
• Capacity planning: Analyze storage usage trends and forecast future requirements.
• Performance tuning: Diagnose and resolve performance issues related to storage subsystems.
• Backup and recovery: Manage daily data backups and safeguarded copy processes; ensure replication consistency for disaster recovery.
• Incident and problem management: Respond to major storage incidents, perform root cause analysis, and drive long term remediation.
• Vendor management: Collaborate with IBM and other vendors on installations, upgrades, migrations, and support escalations.
• Technical guidance: Provide mentorship, support, and knowledge transfer to junior team members.
• System configuration: Allocate storage space, configure storage devices, adjust cache and replication settings, and implement changes across the storage environment.
2. Disaster Recovery & High Availability
• Participate in disaster recovery (DR) testing, failover exercises, and system restoration planning.
• Develop and maintain storage recovery runbooks, procedures, and operational documentation.
3. Support & Collaboration
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to storage, replication, and performance.
• Work with internal DoIT teams and vendors for upgrades, migrations, and issue resolution.
• Provide documentation, training, and mentoring to junior staff and operations personnel.
Qualifications Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience administering mainframe storage and replication systems.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise DASD subsystems and IBM VTS technology (e.g., IBM TS7700, IBM DS8000 replication suites).
• Proven expertise with IBM Copy Services technologies, including FlashCopy, journals, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, and multi site replication strategies.
• Demonstrated ability in system performance tuning, capacity management, and resource planning.
• Skills in JCL, REXX, CLIST, and automation tools supporting storage operations.
• Experience supporting disaster recovery procedures and high availability architecture.
Preferred:
• Experience with QuickRef, TMON, and Omegamon.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Prior experience in government or other regulated environments.

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