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
Builds
Highly available Z Compute and Storage platform resilient against infra failures, regional disasters, and cyber events
Domain
Financial services / Mainframe storage
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
IBM DS8000 series DASD configuration, TS7700 Virtual Tape Servers (VTS) management, DFSMS suite configuration, DFHSM and DFDSS backup tools, REXX scripting, FICON connectivity, z/OS access methods (VSAM, QSAM), Replication protocols (Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global Copy), Cyber Safe Guarded Copy, Copy Services Manager, ESSNI, Hyperswap, Hyperwrite, Hyperlinks
Preferred skills
Python or Perl scripting, GDPS, Secure Vault (Cyber), Cloud Storage for tape archival
Responsibilities
Configure and maintain IBM DS8000 series DASD and TS7700 VTS hardware; 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
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC