M&T Tech is seeking a Senior Mainframe Storage Administrator to manage and optimize enterprise-level mainframe storage systems, ensuring high availability, data integrity, and performance across their mainframe infrastructure.
Requirements
- Strong hands-on experience with IBM DS8950F and GDPS technologies.
- Proficiency in CA mainframe tools and tape/disk management.
- Experience with Pervasive Encryption and data protection strategies.
- Certifications in IBM Storage or GDPS technologies.
- 7+ years of experience in mainframe storage administration.
- Experience in disaster recovery planning and execution.
- Familiarity with z/OS and related subsystems.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain IBM DS8950F storage arrays.
- Configure and monitor GDPS Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, and GDPS HyperSwap environments.
- Implement and manage Safeguarded Copy for data protection and recovery.
- Administer TS7780 virtual tape systems including Grid and Clustering configurations.
- Monitor tape usage and performance, ensuring optimal throughput and reliability.
- Perform disk and tape capacity planning and forecasting.
- Automate routine tasks and reporting using available tools and scripting.
Other
- Provide weekend on-call support as part of the support rotation to ensure 24/7 availability and rapid issue resolution.
- Participate in Agile methodologies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to ensure continuous improvement and collaboration.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
