Mainframe Systems Programmer – Storage

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. Administer, configure, and install mainframe storage infrastructure covering DASD, tape, virtual tape, encryption, and replication for backup and disaster recovery .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 - $123,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in administering and configuring mainframe storage infrastructure, including DASD and tape systems, while effectively managing disaster recovery plans and customer support. Proficient in problem diagnostics, data migrations, and mentoring team members in storage operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

IBM Storage Software ExpertiseDASD Hardware ConfigurationDisaster Recovery PlanningProblem Resolution SkillsData Migration Experience

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Hard Skills

DASD AdministrationTape Storage AdministrationData Volume RecoveryBackup Job ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisPerformance AnalysisData Center MigrationReplication TechniquesCatalog Structures KnowledgeResource Sharing Expertise

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsMentoringCustomer InteractionProject Management

Tools & Technologies

IBM Copy Services ManagerGlobal MirroringSMSHSMIDCAMSDFDSSCA-1MIMTapeDell/EMCRMM

Industry Keywords

GDPRDisaster RecoveryLPAR SysplexesStorage InfrastructureData Protection

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer, configure, and install mainframe storage infrastructure covering DASD, tape, virtual tape, encryption, and replication for backup and disaster recovery
Provide DASD and tape storage administration support for customers
Manage storage pools for multiple customers and LPARs
Perform problem diagnostics and resolution
Create and oversee daily, weekly, and monthly backup jobs
Participate in data center migration projects using multiple methodologies
Perform data and volume recovery
Perform data migrations between storage frames for existing customers
Participate in disaster recovery tests
Interact with account management, customers, and hardware and software vendors
Mentor and train Storage team members
Perform software and hardware refreshes, customer migrations, and daily customer support

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 5+ years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; relevant work experience will be considered in place of a bachelor’s degree
Strong analytical, problem resolution and root cause analysis skills
Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently
Ability to analyze performance on DASD and tape subsystems
Extensive skills with IBM storage software including IBM Copy Services Manager/Global Mirroring, SMS, HSM, IDCAMS, and DFDSS
Experience in preparing and implementing Disaster Recovery plans
Expert knowledge of catalog structures, LPAR sysplexes, and resource sharing
Extensive knowledge of DASD hardware configurations incorporating replication
Extensive skills with IBM and Oracle/STK tape hardware and software
Extensive skills with CA-1 and MIMTape
Functional skills with Dell/EMC
Functional skills with RMM, TLMS, GRS, Tapecopy, and SMF
Knowledge of GDPR General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlimited Paid Days Off
Three health plan options
401k with company match
Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts
Family Forming Benefit including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement
Paid childbearing and paternal leave
Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding
Sabbatical leave
Wellness program
Flexible work schedule
Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance
Equity grant under the Associate Equity Appreciation Program