Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Reqroute, Inc is seeking a Mainframe Storage Administrator to manage Mainframe Storage Systems. The role involves extensive experience with DASD and Tape management systems, supporting disaster recovery, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- 8+ year experience in managing Mainframe Storage Systems which includes both Tape and DASD systems
- Extensive experience of Mainframe Storage which includes work experience with DASD and VTS/Grid – IBM (DS8k’s, TS7k’s)
- Tape management systems – IBM RRM, OAM
- Virtual tape solutions and management
- Global Mirror with Practice, Global Copy, FDR Software, ACS Routines
- Manage the replication using tools like CSM, DSCLI
- IBM Utilities such as IDCAMS, ISMF, Dcollect
- Support Disaster Recovery within Mainframe environment
- Administer DFSMS (ACS routines, storage groups/classes), DFSMShsm (HSM policies, space management, migration/recall), and Catalog/ICF management (IDCAMS)
- Partner with backup/recovery teams on policy, FlashCopy/Snap, DR readiness, and test execution
- Handle any hardware/software related MLC and code load update on both Tape and DASD systems
- Perform Data Recovery for Tape and DASD
- Effectively collaborate with cross-functional technical teams, DRaaS Coordinators, clients, and vendors, while regularly updating managers on Drill status
- Provide training, technical guidance, and mentoring to junior team members
- Demonstrate strong communication, documentation, coordination, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently as well as within a team
Skills
- 8+ year experience in managing Mainframe Storage Systems which includes both Tape and DASD systems
- Extensive experience of Mainframe Storage which includes work experience with DASD and VTS/Grid – IBM (DS8k's, TS7k's)
- Tape management systems – IBM RRM, OAM
- Virtual tape solutions and management
- Global Mirror with Practice, Global Copy, FDR Software, ACS Routines
- Manage the replication using tools like CSM, DSCLI
- IBM Utilities such as IDCAMS, ISMF, Dcollect
- Support Disaster Recovery within Mainframe environment
- Administer DFSMS (ACS routines, storage groups/classes), DFSMShsm (HSM policies, space management, migration/recall), and Catalog/ICF management (IDCAMS)
- Partner with backup/recovery teams on policy, FlashCopy/Snap, DR readiness, and test execution
- Handle any hardware/software related MLC and code load update on both Tape and DASD systems
- Perform Data Recovery for Tape and DASD
- Effectively collaborate with cross-functional technical teams, DRaaS Coordinators, clients, and vendors, while regularly updating managers on Drill status
- Provide training, technical guidance, and mentoring to junior team members
- Demonstrate strong communication, documentation, coordination, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently as well as within a team
- DASD Management (z/OS, SMS, DFSMS, DFHSM)
- Tape Management Systems (DFSMSrmm, CA 1, TLMS)
- Storage Hardware & Virtualization (IBM DS8K, TS7700, FICON)
Benefits
- Only w2 (Sub-contractor not Allowed)
- Remote
- No Travel Required
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