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Mainframe Storage Administrator

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Location: Remote
Compensation: To Be Discussed
Reviewed: Tue, Nov 10, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

To oversee, manage, and optimize enterprise-level mainframe storage and backup environments, the full-time remote Mainframe Storage Administrator will ensure stability and high availability across storage platforms while utilizing technical expertise in IBM DS8000 series systems and GDPS replication technologies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage and maintain IBM DS8000/DS8950F storage arrays and related components
  • Design, implement, and maintain backup and recovery strategies for mainframe systems
  • Conduct capacity planning for disk, tape, and replication environments
Required Qualifications
  • Combined minimum of 6 years' higher education and/or related work experience
  • Knowledge of IBM DS8000/DS8950F, GDPS replication solutions, and TS7700/TS7780 virtual tape systems
  • Experience with CA storage products: CA Disk, CA Allocate, CA View/Deliver, CA Vantage
  • Understanding of DFSMS, VSAM RLS, SMS constructs, DFP, enhanced-format datasets, and z/OS storage architecture
  • Proven experience with backup/recovery planning and execution

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