Description

You will act as the lead storage specialist for IBM z/OS environments, ensuring the availability and integrity of storage subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain DFSMShsm (HSM) storage management, including backup, migration, recall, and recovery functions.
• Manage DASD allocation, performance tuning, and space management using SMS and non-SMS techniques.
• Oversee Virtual Tape Library (VTL) environments, including IBM TS7700 and other enterprise tape virtualization solutions.
• Support and refine replication strategies for business continuity and Disaster Recovery (DR) restoration procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve storage-related issues across test, development, and production LPARs.

Required Skills

• 10+ years of progressive experience as a z/OS Systems Programmer focused on enterprise storage.
• Expert knowledge of DFSMShsm, SMS, IDCAMS, ICKDSF, ICF catalogs, and DFSMS utilities.
• Hands-on experience with IBM TS7700 Virtual Tape Systems, VTS replication, and tape management procedures.
• Advanced skills in DASD storage administration (HPE XP8, IBM DS8K, or equivalent enterprise DASD subsystems).
• Proven expertise in replication technologies and Disaster Recovery restoration for large-scale mainframe environments.
• Strong knowledge of JCL, REXX, CLIST, and automation tools for storage operations.
• Familiarity with RACF security policies and ICSF encryption at rest.
• Experience working with vendors (IBM, HPE, Kyndryl) on hardware lifecycle and support escalation.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree