Mainframe Storage Consultant | z/OS Storage Management & Optimization Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Storage Consultant to manage and optimize disk space and storage environments within a z/OS mainframe infrastructure. This role involves storage configuration, capacity planning, disaster recovery management, and automation to ensure seamless mainframe operations. Key Responsibilities Storage Management & Optimization: Oversee installation, removal, upgrades, updates, provisioning, and restoration of mainframe storage resources. Configure and maintain storage software, databases, VSAM files, and sort/work spaces to ensure efficient processing. Perform daily health checks, monitor incident queues, and resolve storage-related issues. Capacity & Performance Management: Implement additional storage capacity as needed. Perform disk space management activities, including installation, testing, evaluation, and request management. Disaster Recovery & Backup Management: Administer backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes to ensure data integrity and business continuity. Conduct disaster recovery drills and ensure preparedness for system failures. Hardware & Software Maintenance: Plan and manage z/OS hardware configurations, including IODF, LPAR, and HMC management. Install, maintain, and upgrade mainframe products using SMP/E and z/OSMF. Automation & Incident Resolution: Utilize mainframe automation tools (e.g., Netview, SA, CA-OPs) for disk and storage space management. Automate manual interventions within the storage infrastructure. Perform root cause analysis and implement preventative measures for storage disruptions. Technical Support & Implementation: Provide zSeries storage hardware/software design, configuration, implementation, and support. Collaborate across support teams to resolve storage-related issues quickly. Required Skills & Experience IBM Mainframe Storage Technologies: DS8K disk hardware installation & upgrade, DSCLI knowledge. GDPS, PPRC Metro, DFHSM, DFDSS, ICKDSF, z/OS IODF. Virtual Tape & Tape Library Management: EMC DLM virtual tape hardware installation & upgrade. DLm configuration. Networking & Storage Connectivity: Broadcom (Brocade) DCX, FICON. Mainframe Operations & Automation: z/OS JCL, job scheduling, and mainframe storage monitoring. CA1, Vantage, Disk skill set, TDMFS skill set. Advanced Storage Administration: TS7720 and DS8870 storage support. Grid and PPRC, SMS, RMM customization. Why Join? Work on high-impact mainframe storage projects with cutting-edge IBM and EMC storage technologies. Gain exposure to large-scale storage management and automation in a structured z/OS environment. Be part of a mission-critical IT team ensuring system stability and performance. If you are a Mainframe Storage Specialist with deep expertise in IBM z/OS storage technologies, capacity management, and automation, wed love to hear from you