Title: Mainframe Storage Admin
Location: Remote
Duration: 03 months
 
What are the top 3 skills required for this role?

• DASD Management (z/OS, SMS, DFSMS, DFHSM)
• Tape Management Systems (DFSMSrmm, CA 1, TLMS)
• Storage Hardware & Virtualization (IBM DS8K, TS7700, FICON)

 
Job Description/ 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.

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 57.14/hr.