Senior Mainframe Storage and Backup Administrator
Core
Oversee, manage, and optimize enterprise-level mainframe storage and backup environments to ensure stability, high availability, and resilience for mission-critical business workloads.
Role type
Senior IC mainframe storage and backup administrator
Builds
Production storage and backup infrastructure for z/OS environments
Domain
Mainframe storage and data protection
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure
Required skills
IBM DS8000/DS8950F storage administration, GDPS replication (Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, HyperSwap), TS7700/TS7780 virtual tape systems, CA storage products (Disk, Allocate, View/Deliver, Vantage), DFSMS, VSAM RLS, SMS, DFP, z/OS storage architecture, backup/recovery planning, REXX/JCL scripting, capacity planning, performance tuning
Preferred skills
Active-Active mainframe architectures, multi-data center migrations, CoLO transitions, z/OS/JES2 familiarity, IBM/Broadcom storage certifications
Technologies
IBM DS8000, GDPS, TS7700, TS7780, CA Disk, CA Allocate, CA View/Deliver, CA Vantage, REXX, JCL, DFSMS, VSAM, SMS, DFP
Responsibilities
Manage IBM DS8000 storage arrays and GDPS replication environments; Administer virtual tape systems and data protection features; Design and execute backup/recovery strategies and DR drills; Perform capacity planning and performance analysis; Automate operational tasks using REXX/JCL; Provide 24/7 operational support and mentor junior staff
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC