CA Optimizer - Mainframe Storage Engineer

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For more than 25 years, NTT DATA Services have focused on impacting the core of your business operations with industry-leading outsourcing services and automation. With our industry-specific platforms, we deliver continuous value addition, and innovation that will improve your business outcomes. Outsourcing is not just a method of gaining a one-time cost advantage, but an effective strategy for gaining and maintaining competitive advantages when executed as part of an overall sourcing strategy.

NTT DATA Services currently seeks a " Mainframe Storage Engineer" to join our team in "Remote".

Experience Required:

Hands-on experience in IBM z/OS Mainframe Storage Administration with expertise in CA Optimizer, storage performance tuning, DASD management, and storage capacity optimization.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled CA Optimizer - Mainframe Storage Engineer to manage, optimize, and enhance mainframe storage environments. The role will focus on implementing and supporting Broadcom (CA) Optimizer solutions, managing storage resources efficiently, improving system performance, reducing storage costs, and ensuring optimal utilization of DASD resources across enterprise z/OS environments.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Mainframe Storage technologies, performance analysis, capacity planning, and automation, along with the ability to collaborate with infrastructure, operations, and application teams to drive storage optimization initiatives.

In This Role, You Will
Administer and support CA Optimizer solutions within IBM z/OS environments.
Monitor and optimize DASD utilization, storage allocation, and performance metrics.
Analyze storage growth trends and perform capacity planning activities.
Implement storage optimization strategies to improve space utilization and reduce operational costs.
Perform performance tuning and workload analysis for storage subsystems.
Manage SMS policies, storage groups, Client routines, and catalog environments.
Support IBM storage hardware, including DS8K and virtual tape environments.
Conduct storage health checks and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
Automate storage management and reporting processes wherever feasible.
Collaborate with system programmers, application teams, and infrastructure teams during project implementations and migrations.
Participate in storage disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution.
Support incident, problem, and change management processes.
Prepare operational reports, capacity forecasts, and executive-level presentations.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline.
5-10 years of experience in Mainframe Storage Administration.
Strong hands-on experience with CA Optimizer (Broadcom CA Optimizer).
Expertise in IBM z/OS Storage Management.
Experience with:

o DASD Management

o DFSMS

o SMS Configuration

o HSM

o Catalog Management

o DFSORT

o IDCAMS

o Storage Performance Monitoring
Strong understanding of IBM storage technologies including DS8000 series.
Experience in storage performance analysis and capacity management.
Knowledge of JCL, TSO/ISPF, and z/OS utilities.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Qualifications
Experience with Broadcom Mainframe Storage Management suite.
Knowledge of CA Disk, CA Vantage StoragePoint, or equivalent storage products.
Exposure to IBM Tivoli/Omegamon, RMF, and SMF reporting tools.
Experience with storage migration and modernization initiatives.
Familiarity with Virtual Tape Systems (VTS) and Tape Management products.
Knowledge of automation tools such as REXX, CLIST, or Zowe.
Experience in large enterprise or global mainframe environments.
Relevant IBM Mainframe or Broadcom certifications preferred.

Job Expectations
Ensure high availability and performance of enterprise storage environments.
Proactively identify storage optimization opportunities and implement improvements.
Deliver accurate capacity forecasts and storage growth projections.
Maintain compliance with organizational standards, audit requirements, and governance policies.
Support critical production environments with minimal downtime.
Participate in on-call support, maintenance activities, and major incident management when required.
Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives within the storage landscape.
Collaborate effectively with global infrastructure, application, and operations teams.

Primary Skillset

Core Mainframe Storage Skills
CA Optimizer (Broadcom)
IBM z/OS Storage Administration
DFSMS
SMS (System Managed Storage)
DFHSM/HSM
DASD Administration
Catalog Management
DFSORT
IDCAMS

Performance & Capacity Management
Storage Performance Analysis
Capacity Planning & Forecasting
Space Management & Optimization
RMF/SMF Analysis
Storage Reporting

Storage Hardware & Infrastructure
IBM DS8000 Storage
Virtual Tape Systems (VTS)
Tape Management
Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity

Automation & Scripting
JCL
REXX
TSO/ISPF
Storage Automation

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NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.-based positions. The starting pay range for this remote role is [85 - 90 $ hourly range]. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position is eligible for company benefits including participation in medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, and AD&D insurance, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits

About NTT DATA Services:

NTT DATA Services is a recognized leader in IT and business services, including cloud, data and applications, headquartered in Texas. As part of NTT DATA, a $30 billion trusted global innovator with a combined global reach of over 80 countries, we help clients transform through business and technology consulting, industry and digital solutions, applications development and management, managed edge-to-cloud infrastructure services, BPO, systems integration and global data centers. We are committed to our clients' long-term success. Visit nttdata.com or LinkedIn to learn more.

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