Mainframe Storage Engineer

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2

Skills

z/os
mainframe
storage
mainframe storage
ds8k
smpe
sms
ds9000
storage arrays

Job Details

We are seeking a seasoned Mainframe Storage Engineer to support and enhance our IBM DS8K storage infrastructure in a z/OS environment. This role involves hands-on administration, planning, and implementation of storage solutions, with a focus on performance, reliability, and disaster recovery.

Fully Remote, Contract Role

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as an individual contributor on transformational tasks, critical issues, and continuous improvement of the enterprise storage environment.

  • Lead IBM DS8K mainframe storage administration, with hands-on experience in integration projects.

  • Oversee all aspects of the IBM DS8K storage environment, including sizing, forecasting, and configuration.

  • Plan, design, and implement storage solutions with minimal disruption to business operations, including back-out procedures and execution coordination.

  • Work with DASD and IBM storage environments in a z/OS operating system.

  • Contribute to Disaster Recovery planning, configuration, and testing at regular intervals.

  • Perform daily storage management tasks, including product upgrades and configuration.

  • Review, approve, and coordinate storage-related changes.

  • Possess knowledge of third-party storage management products and reporting tools.

  • Execute all backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and related capabilities.

  • Manage volume space and capacity efficiently.

  • Evaluate capacity utilization, initiate projects to address excesses and shortages, and report findings to management.

  • Maintain up-to-date documentation of the storage environment.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in a mainframe storage environment.

  • Expert knowledge of IBM DS900 storage arrays, including SMS/Client routines and all configuration settings of the DS8K.

  • Proficiency in SMS within an IBM mainframe environment.

  • Experience with SMPE or z/OSMF.

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