Role: Mainframe Storage Administrator
Location: Bentonville, AR
Duration: 6 months
We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Storage Administrator to manage and optimize enterprise storage environments. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in IBM mainframe storage systems, disaster recovery solutions, and large-scale parallel sysplex environments.
Key Responsibilities
Manage storage pools and optimize storage utilization.
Provide expert support for space allocation and usage optimization.
Administer and maintain IBM DS8000 (DS8K) storage systems.
Support large-scale Parallel Sysplex environments.
Perform system initialization, performance tuning, and overall storage optimization.
Support virtual tape operations (Luminex experience preferred).
Work with DFHSM for hierarchical storage management.
Utilize FDR and MVSRM for backup and recovery management
Support IBM GDPS, including:
Metro Mirror
Global Mirror
Metro-Global
HyperSwap
Participate in disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution.
Install, upgrade, and maintain IBM and third-party storage products.
Perform SMP/E installation and maintenance.
Use DB2 and IMS utilities as needed.
Develop and maintain JCL and TSO scripts (REXX and CLIST).
Utilize UNIX System Services, including file systems and mounts.
Required Skills & Expertise
Deep knowledge of:
DFHSM
DFSMS
FDR
MVSRM
Strong experience with storage pool operations.
In-depth understanding of mainframe storage architecture and MVS commands.
Expert-level skills in:
JCL
TSO
REXX and CLIST scripting
SMP/E
UNIX System Services
Desirable Skills:
Skills: MVS System Administration
Contact Information
Email: anamika.v@metrixit.com
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