Description

You will lead storage specialist duties for IBM z/OS environments, ensuring subsystem availability and integrity.

This role is on-site.

Responsibilities

• Administer DFSMShsm storage management, including backup, migration, recall, and recovery.
• Manage DASD allocation, performance tuning, and space management using SMS and non-SMS techniques.
• Oversee Virtual Tape Library environments, including IBM TS7700 and enterprise tape virtualization solutions.
• Support and refine replication strategies for business continuity and Disaster Recovery restoration.
• Troubleshoot 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.
• Advanced skills in DASD storage administration for enterprise subsystems (HPE XP8, IBM DS8K, or equivalent).
• Proven expertise in replication technologies and Disaster Recovery restoration for large-scale mainframes.
• Strong knowledge of JCL, REXX, CLIST, and automation tools for storage operations.
• Familiarity with RACF security policies and ICSF encryption at rest.

Preferred Skills

• 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