Senior Mainframe Storage and Backup Administrator

Job description

Accountabilities: Administer and maintain enterprise IBM DS8000 and DS8950F storage arrays and associated infrastructure supporting z/OS environments. Configure, manage, and troubleshoot GDPS Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, and HyperSwap replication environments to maintain high availability and resilience. Administer TS7700/TS7780 virtual tape systems, including Grid and clustering configurations. Implement and manage Safeguarded Copy and other enterprise data protection capabilities. Support enhanced-format datasets, DFP segment management, DFSMS, and other core mainframe storage functions. Perform storage provisioning, allocation, tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting across production z/OS environments. Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive mainframe backup and recovery strategies, including schedules, retention policies, and virtual tape operations. Conduct recovery validation exercises, disaster recovery drills, failover/failback simulations, and other business continuity activities. Support CoLO and multi-data-center migrations while maintaining data integrity, availability, and operational continuity. Lead storage and backup capacity planning by analyzing consumption, growth, performance, and replication trends and producing regular operational reporting. Administer CA Disk (DMS), CA Allocate, CA View/Deliver, and CA Vantage and use REXX, JCL, or similar scripting technologies to automate operational tasks and reporting. Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation, including off-hours and weekend production changes when required. Collaborate with system programmers, application teams, infrastructure stakeholders, and disaster recovery teams to resolve complex issues and support critical initiatives. Maintain detailed technical documentation, standard operating procedures, recovery guides, and operational knowledge bases. Mentor junior team members and contribute to cross-training and knowledge-transfer initiatives across the broader infrastructure organization. Requirements At least 9 years of combined higher education and/or relevant professional experience. Extensive hands-on experience administering enterprise mainframe storage environments, ideally with 7+ years in large-scale mainframe storage administration. Strong expertise with IBM DS8000/DS8950F storage platforms, GDPS replication technologies, and TS7700/TS7780 virtual tape systems. Deep knowledge of CA storage products, including CA Disk, CA Allocate, CA View/Deliver, and CA Vantage. Strong understanding of DFSMS, VSAM RLS, SMS constructs, DFP, enhanced-format datasets, and z/OS storage architecture. Proven experience designing and executing backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies for mainframe environments. Familiarity with z/OS, JES2, REXX, JCL, and infrastructure automation frameworks. Experience with active-active mainframe architectures, multi-data-center migrations, CoLO transitions, or similar high-availability environments is highly desirable. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose complex storage, replication, backup, and performance issues under pressure. Experience with capacity planning, performance analysis, operational monitoring, and infrastructure optimization. Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and business stakeholders. Ability to document complex technical environments clearly and maintain disciplined operational procedures. Demonstrated ability to mentor less-experienced professionals and lead knowledge-transfer initiatives. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred. IBM or Broadcom certifications in storage, GDPS, tape, or related technologies are a plus. Ability to work effectively in a high-availability environment and participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation. Benefits Competitive annual compensation ranging from $116,400 to $194,000 USD, with actual compensation determined by location, knowledge, skills, and experience. Health, welfare, and retirement benefits. 401(k) plan with a 5% company match. Flexible work arrangements and an emphasis on work-life balance. 25 days of paid time off for eligible banking officers, plus 12 paid holidays. 40 hours of paid volunteer time per year. Remote work eligibility within the United States. Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, and continued growth. Benefits and programs designed to support employees’ health, financial security, and overall wellbeing. How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. #LI-CL1 This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Mainframe Storage and Backup Administrator based in the United States. As a Senior Mainframe Storage and Backup Administrator, you will own the stability, resilience, and performance of enterprise-scale storage and data protection environments.You will work with critical IBM storage, replication, virtual tape, and backup technologies supporting mission-critical mainframe workloads.The role combines hands-on administration, disaster recovery, capacity planning, performance optimization, and operational support.You’ll help ensure high availability across complex multi-data-center environments while strengthening business continuity and recovery capabilities.Automation, monitoring, documentation, and continuous improvement will be central to reducing operational risk and improving efficiency.You’ll collaborate closely with system programmers, application teams, and disaster recovery specialists while mentoring junior team members.This is a fully remote U.S. opportunity suited to a technically strong mainframe professional who thrives in high-availability environments and enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges.