Senior Mainframe Storage Administrator
Location: Remote
Compensation: To Be Discussed
Reviewed: Mon, Aug 17, 2026
This job expires in: 13 days
Job Summary
To oversee and optimize enterprise-level mainframe storage and backup environments, the full-time Senior Mainframe Storage and Backup Administrator will manage IBM DS8000 series storage systems, GDPS replication technologies, and backup strategies in a remote setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain IBM DS8000/DS8950F storage arrays and configure GDPS environments
- Design and implement backup and recovery strategies for mainframe systems, ensuring business continuity
- Conduct capacity planning and performance analysis, generating reports on consumption and trends
Required Qualifications
- Combined minimum of 9 years' higher education and/or related work experience
- Strong knowledge of IBM DS8000/DS8950F, GDPS replication solutions, and TS7700/TS7780 virtual tape systems
- Expertise with CA storage products: CA Disk, CA Allocate, CA View/Deliver, CA Vantage
- Deep understanding of DFSMS, VSAM RLS, SMS constructs, and z/OS storage architecture
- Proven experience with backup/recovery planning and execution
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