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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:
o Oversee installation, removal, upgrades, updates, provisioning, and restoration of mainframe storage resources.
o Configure and maintain storage software, databases, VSAM files, and sort/work spaces to ensure efficient processing.
o Perform daily health checks, monitor incident queues, and resolve storage-related issues.
* Capacity & Performance Management:
o Implement additional storage capacity as needed.
o Perform disk space management activities, including installation, testing, evaluation, and request management.
* Disaster Recovery & Backup Management:
o Administer backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes to ensure data integrity and business continuity.
o Conduct disaster recovery drills and ensure preparedness for system failures.
* Hardware & Software Maintenance:
o Plan and manage z/OS hardware configurations, including IODF, LPAR, and HMC management.
o Install, maintain, and upgrade mainframe products using SMP/E and z/OSMF.
* Automation & Incident Resolution:
o Utilize mainframe automation tools (e.g., Netview, SA, CA-OPs) for disk and storage space management.
o Automate manual interventions within the storage infrastructure.
o Perform root cause analysis and implement preventative measures for storage disruptions.
* Technical Support & Implementation:
o Provide zSeries storage hardware/software design, configuration, implementation, and support.
o Collaborate across support teams to resolve storage-related issues quickly.
Required Skills & Experience
* IBM Mainframe Storage Technologies:
o DS8K disk hardware installation & upgrade, DSCLI knowledge.
o GDPS, PPRC Metro, DFHSM, DFDSS, ICKDSF, z/OS IODF.
* Virtual Tape & Tape Library Management:
o EMC DLM virtual tape hardware installation & upgrade.
o DLm configuration.
* Networking & Storage Connectivity:
o Broadcom (Brocade) DCX, FICON.
* Mainframe Operations & Automation:
o z/OS JCL, job scheduling, and mainframe storage monitoring.
o CA1, Vantage, Disk skill set, TDMFS skill set.
* Advanced Storage Administration:
o TS7720 and DS8870 storage support.
o 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!
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