Mainframe Storage and Backup Administrator

M&T Bank

3d•$80,900 - $134,800

About The Position

We are seeking a Mainframe Storage and Backup Administrator to oversee, manage, and optimize enterprise-level mainframe storage and backup environments. The role requires expertise in IBM DS8000 series storage systems, GDPS replication technologies, virtual tape systems, backup and recovery solutions, and mainframe data protection strategies. The administrator will help ensure stability, high availability, performance, and resilience across platforms supporting mission-critical business workloads. The position covers mainframe storage administration, backup and recovery, performance and capacity management, tools and automation, operational support, and technical documentation. It includes 24/7 on-call support, including off-business-hours and weekend production changes, and collaboration with system programmers, application teams, and disaster recovery teams. The employer offers competitive compensation and benefits. The annual national pay range is $80,900 to $134,800, with individual compensation informed by the candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. The listed location is Clanton, Alabama, United States of America.

Requirements

Combined minimum of 6 years’ higher education and/or related work experience.
Knowledge of IBM DS8000/DS8950F, GDPS replication solutions, and TS7700/TS7780 virtual tape systems.
Experience with CA storage products: CA Disk, CA Allocate, CA View/Deliver, and CA Vantage.
Understanding of DFSMS, VSAM RLS, SMS constructs, DFP, enhanced-format datasets, and z/OS storage architecture.
Proven experience with backup and recovery planning and execution.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Strong collaboration across teams and stakeholders.
Ability to mentor junior staff and lead knowledge-transfer efforts.
High attention to detail and discipline in documentation.
Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-availability environments.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
7+ years of hands-on experience in mainframe storage administration in large-scale environments.
Experience with Active-Active mainframe architectures.
Prior involvement in multi-data-center migrations or CoLO transitions.
Familiarity with z/OS, JES2, REXX, and automation frameworks.
IBM or Broadcom certifications in Storage, GDPS, or Tape Technologies.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain IBM DS8000/DS8950F storage arrays and related components.
Configure and support GDPS Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, and GDPS HyperSwap environments.
Administer TS7700/TS7780 Virtual Tape Systems, including Grid and Clustering.
Implement and manage Safeguarded Copy and other data protection features.
Support enhanced-format datasets and DFP segment management.
Perform storage provisioning, allocation, tuning, and troubleshooting for z/OS environments.
Design, implement, and maintain backup and recovery strategies for mainframe systems.
Manage backup schedules, retention policies, and virtual tape environments.
Conduct routine recovery validations, disaster recovery drills, and failover/failback simulations.
Support business continuity initiatives and CoLO or multi-data-center migrations.
Plan capacity for disk, tape, and replication environments.
Analyze performance metrics, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements.
Generate regular reports on consumption, growth, and performance trends.
Administer CA Disk (DMS), CA Allocate, CA View/Deliver, and CA Vantage.
Automate operational tasks and reporting using REXX, JCL, or other scripting tools.
Provide 24/7 support as part of an on-call rotation, including off-business-hours and weekend production changes.
Collaborate with system programmers, application teams, and disaster recovery teams.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and recovery guides.
Mentor junior staff and lead knowledge-transfer efforts.