Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Senior IBM Mainframe Storage z System Architect - Direct-access Storage Device (DASD) Job ID 2025-5589 Job Locations US-Remote-United States Overview

Are you a Senior IBM Mainframe Storage z System Architect - Direct-access Storage Device (DASD) who would like to have a positive impact for millions of people? If so, we may have an opportunity for you!

 

TISTA associates enjoy above Industry Healthcare Benefits, Remote Working Options, Paid Time Off, Training/Certification opportunities, Healthcare Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account, Paid Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term Disability, 401K Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Holidays, Military Leave, and much more!

Responsibilities Provide DASD and tape storage administration support for our customers.Manage storage pools for multiple customers and LPARs.Perform problem diagnostics and resolution.Create and oversee jobs for daily, weekly, and monthly backups.Perform data and volume recovery.Provide support on 24 x 7 x 365 basis across multiple time zones.Interact with hardware and software vendors as required.Maintain documentation of issue cause, action, and resolution in the designated problem tracking system.In joint co-operation with the Disaster Recovery Services and other technical teams, successfully execute tasks associated with any given customer's disaster recovery plans.Aid and assist other mainframe teams as required to support them and our clients.Adhere to a schedule that efficiently manages resources and allows timely implementations.Follow SNOW change control proceduresExperience with z System architectures (z/OS/z/VM)Knowledge in z/OS , z/VM, SMP/E, JES/EJES , TSO / ISPF , DFSMS Management, Capacity Management, VTAM,  and JCLKnowledge on hardware such as IBM TS7700 series and EMC, VMAXExperience in Installation and using IBM TS7700 series and EMC, replication software.Primary administrator for storage tools DFSMS, DFHSM, DFRMMAnalyze and configure Mainframe DASD storage availability, SMS constructs, ACS routinesMonitor, support, maintain, and enhance associated storage, backups, and data replication for SysplexesAnalyze and determine cause of Mainframe DASD space concernsConfigure Mainframe DASD space capacity where requiredAnalyze and configure required SMS modificationsAnalyze and configure required Mainframe ACS code modificationsMonitor DASD storage resources for performance and available spaceProcess required Mainframe SMS construct modifications online using TSO logonTest all changes using the test environment prior to installation.Analyze, identify and perform catalog reorg’sAnalyze and configure management class constructs defining retention requirements for data setsKnowledge and experience with SAS.Understanding of JES3.Knowledge of doing SMF or RMF research.Ability to perform ISPF commands to manipulate data file editing. Qualifications

 

Experience with z System architectures (z/OS/z/VM)Must have experience with DASDMust have experience with storageKnowledge in z/OS , z/VM, SMP/E, JES/EJES , TSO / ISPF , DFSMS Management, Capacity Management, VTAM,  and JCLKnowledge on hardware such as IBM TS7700 series and EMC, VMAXExperience in Installation and using IBM TS7700 series and EMC, replication software.Must be able to support 24 x 7 x 365 basis across multiple time zones. Knowledge of MS teamsKnowledge and experience with SASUnderstanding of JES3Knowledge of doing SMF or RMF researchAbility to perform ISPF commands to manipulate data file editing

Education:

Master’s degree (computer science, electronics engineering or other engineering or technical discipline) and 10 years of prior relevant experience.Ten (10) years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education: (20 years total)

 

Clearance: 

The ability to pass a Tier 4/HIGH Background Investigation

 

Location:

Remote, USAMonday - Friday (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST)

 

Pay Range:

The pay for this position ranges from $55,730 to $103,500The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and locationAlso, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as bonusesTISTA associates are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits plan! More information can be found here: https://tistatech.com/working-at-tista/