Lead Mainframe Storage Engineer
Core
Lead Mainframe Storage Engineer responsible for managing and optimizing IBM Z storage infrastructure to ensure high availability, resilience, and seamless operation of IT systems.
Role type
Senior IC mainframe storage engineer (VP level)
Builds
Highly available Z Compute and Storage platform resilient against infra failures, regional disasters, and cyber events
Domain
Financial services / Mainframe storage
Required skills
IBM DS8000 series DASD, TS7700 Virtual Tape Servers (VTS), DFSMS suite, DFHSM, DFDSS, REXX scripting, IBM z/OS, FICON connectivity, VSAM, QSAM, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global Copy, Safe Guarded Copy, Copy Services Manager, ESSNI, Hyperswap, Hyperwrite, Hyperlinks
Preferred skills
Python or Perl Scripting, GDPS, Secure Vault, Cloud Storage for tape archival
Responsibilities
Configure and maintain hardware including IBM DS8000 series DASD and TS7700 VTS; Design SMS configurations and manage data/storage/management class rules; Oversee data replication, disaster recovery planning, and routine backups; Monitor storage utilization and forecast future space requirements; Write and maintain automation scripts using REXX; Troubleshoot storage-related outages and perform root cause analysis