Mainframe Storage Admin

Job Description

About The Opportunity A leading IT services provider in the Banking & Financial Services mainframe outsourcing sector, we deliver mission-critical storage and data protection solutions for Fortune 500 clients worldwide. Our on-site team in India maintains high-availability z/OS environments, ensuring data reliability, compliance, and 24x7 business continuity. Role & Responsibilities Administer and optimise DASD and tape subsystems across multiple z/OS LPARs, meeting strict SLAs. Implement DFSMS policies for allocation, migration, backup, and hierarchical storage management. Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, and space reclamation leveraging RMF, OMEGAMON, and vendor tools. Execute disaster-recovery drills, volume restores, and catalogue integrity checks to safeguard critical data. Automate storage reporting and health checks using REXX, JCL, and SMP/E maintenance scripts. Collaborate with systems programmers, DB2/CICS admins, and global support teams to resolve storage incidents. Skills & Qualifications Must-Have 5+ years hands-on z/OS storage administration in enterprise environments. Expertise in DFSMS, DFHSM, DFDSS, and tape virtualisation (VTS). Strong command of JCL, REXX, ISMF, and TSO/ISPF utilities. Experience with catalogue management, IDCAMS, and VSAM optimisation. Proven track record in capacity planning and disaster recovery. Excellent verbal and written communication for client-facing interactions. Preferred Exposure to SAN fabric zoning and replication technologies (FICON, SRDF, PPRC). Familiarity with CA Disk, CA Vantage, or Rocket Mainstar tools. ITIL Foundation or equivalent process certification. Experience migrating storage to next-gen arrays or cloud-attached solutions. Benefits & Culture Highlights On-site, business-critical role offering high visibility and rapid career growth. Continuous learning budget for mainframe storage certifications and cross-skilling. Inclusive, merit-driven culture that rewards innovation and process excellence. Join us to keep the backbone of global enterprises running smoothly while advancing your mainframe storage career. Skills: problem solving,capacity planning,idcams,mainframe storage admin,performance tuning,jcl,ca disk,dfsms,rexx,ca vantage,disaster recovery,san,ismf,san fabric zoning,z/os storage administration,vsam optimisation,dfdss,dfhsm,mainframe,itil foundation certification,replication technologies,tape management,tape virtualisation (vts),rocket mainstar tools,tso/ispf utilities,catalogue management