Job Description
The Mainframe Storage Administrator supports the administration, monitoring, maintenance, and implementation of the organization's enterprise mainframe storage environment. This role works with mainframe storage hardware and software, supports production operations, troubleshoots technical issues, and helps ensure reliable and efficient storage services.
The ideal candidate has strong technical and analytical skills, experience supporting enterprise environments, and working knowledge of z/OS and COBOL/mainframe applications. This position participates in a weekly on-call rotation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Storage Operations & Support
• Support the administration, monitoring, maintenance, and implementation of enterprise mainframe storage environments.
• Monitor storage environments and workloads to identify issues, capacity concerns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and support production operations.
• Assist with storage hardware and software installations, upgrades, configurations, and maintenance.
• Participate in the weekly on-call rotation.
Technical Solutions
• Analyze, test, and implement technical solutions supporting mainframe storage and infrastructure.
• Work with architecture and infrastructure teams to ensure solutions align with enterprise standards and requirements.
• Maintain technical documentation, procedures, and operational processes.
• Support technical reviews, problem resolution, and implementation activities.
Application & Collaboration
• Work with application and development teams to understand how mainframe applications and workloads interact with storage environments.
• Apply working knowledge of COBOL and mainframe processing when troubleshooting application-related storage issues.
• Collaborate with technical and business teams to identify requirements and develop effective solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve storage reliability, efficiency, and operational processes.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related field; equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of experience supporting, implementing, or maintaining enterprise technical solutions.
• 5+ years of technical problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration experience.
• Experience with enterprise computing, infrastructure, operating systems, or scripting.
• Working knowledge of z/OS and COBOL/mainframe application environments.
• Experience troubleshooting technical issues in production environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Preferred
• Experience with TS77XX and DS88XX storage devices.
• Experience with OAM, SRDF, CSM, GDPS, or Dino UPM.
• Experience with IBM Spectrum Suite or other enterprise storage products.
• Experience with ServiceNow for incident, problem, and change management.
• Experience with Linux or SKLM.
• Experience supporting large-scale or highly transactional mainframe environments.
Technical Skills
• Mainframe & Storage: z/OS, Mainframe Storage Administration, TS77XX, DS88XX
• Storage Technologies: OAM, SRDF, CSM, GDPS, Dino UPM, IBM Spectrum Suite
• Mainframe Applications: COBOL, Mainframe Workloads
• Operations: Production Support, Troubleshooting, Technical Analysis, Change Management
• Tools: ServiceNow, Linux, SKLM
• Professional: Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, Communication, Collaboration, Adaptability
REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:
• This position is fully remote; however, candidates must permanently reside in the United States to be eligible.
• All work must be conducted within the continental U.S.
• Applicants outside of the U.S. cannot be considered for this position.
• No C2C, sponsorship, or relocation available for this role.
HIRING PROCESS GUIDELINES
To maintain the integrity and security of our hiring process, candidates are expected to participate authentically and without the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI) tools (e.g., ChatGPT or similar platforms) during interviews, assessments, or any other part of the selection process.
For a fair and secure experience, please note the following:
• Cameras must remain on during all virtual interviews.
• The use of AI tools by candidates is not permitted at any stage of the interview process.
• All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which may include verification of identification.
The ideal candidate has strong technical and analytical skills, experience supporting enterprise environments, and working knowledge of z/OS and COBOL/mainframe applications. This position participates in a weekly on-call rotation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Storage Operations & Support
• Support the administration, monitoring, maintenance, and implementation of enterprise mainframe storage environments.
• Monitor storage environments and workloads to identify issues, capacity concerns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and support production operations.
• Assist with storage hardware and software installations, upgrades, configurations, and maintenance.
• Participate in the weekly on-call rotation.
Technical Solutions
• Analyze, test, and implement technical solutions supporting mainframe storage and infrastructure.
• Work with architecture and infrastructure teams to ensure solutions align with enterprise standards and requirements.
• Maintain technical documentation, procedures, and operational processes.
• Support technical reviews, problem resolution, and implementation activities.
Application & Collaboration
• Work with application and development teams to understand how mainframe applications and workloads interact with storage environments.
• Apply working knowledge of COBOL and mainframe processing when troubleshooting application-related storage issues.
• Collaborate with technical and business teams to identify requirements and develop effective solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve storage reliability, efficiency, and operational processes.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related field; equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of experience supporting, implementing, or maintaining enterprise technical solutions.
• 5+ years of technical problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration experience.
• Experience with enterprise computing, infrastructure, operating systems, or scripting.
• Working knowledge of z/OS and COBOL/mainframe application environments.
• Experience troubleshooting technical issues in production environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Preferred
• Experience with TS77XX and DS88XX storage devices.
• Experience with OAM, SRDF, CSM, GDPS, or Dino UPM.
• Experience with IBM Spectrum Suite or other enterprise storage products.
• Experience with ServiceNow for incident, problem, and change management.
• Experience with Linux or SKLM.
• Experience supporting large-scale or highly transactional mainframe environments.
Technical Skills
• Mainframe & Storage: z/OS, Mainframe Storage Administration, TS77XX, DS88XX
• Storage Technologies: OAM, SRDF, CSM, GDPS, Dino UPM, IBM Spectrum Suite
• Mainframe Applications: COBOL, Mainframe Workloads
• Operations: Production Support, Troubleshooting, Technical Analysis, Change Management
• Tools: ServiceNow, Linux, SKLM
• Professional: Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, Communication, Collaboration, Adaptability
REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:
• This position is fully remote; however, candidates must permanently reside in the United States to be eligible.
• All work must be conducted within the continental U.S.
• Applicants outside of the U.S. cannot be considered for this position.
• No C2C, sponsorship, or relocation available for this role.
HIRING PROCESS GUIDELINES
To maintain the integrity and security of our hiring process, candidates are expected to participate authentically and without the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI) tools (e.g., ChatGPT or similar platforms) during interviews, assessments, or any other part of the selection process.
For a fair and secure experience, please note the following:
• Cameras must remain on during all virtual interviews.
• The use of AI tools by candidates is not permitted at any stage of the interview process.
• All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which may include verification of identification.
Additional Details
Experience: 5-10 years