Senior Storage Engineer - IBM Ds8000 & VTS (Z/Os) || Remote Role || W2 & 1099 Only

DMS Vision Incstebbins, AK

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Hi,

Hope you are doing well !!

I have an urgent position. Kindly go through the Job description and let me know if this would be of interest to you.

Job Title: Senior Storage Engineer

Location: Remote role (Preferably near Maryland)

Duration: 12+ Months Contract (W2 / 1099 Only)

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Job Description:

Senior Storage Engineer IBM DS8000 & VTS (z/OS) Administration and Support

Roles and Responsibilities

Administer and support IBM DS8000 (DS8A00 series) storage systems in enterprise mainframe environments.

Manage and maintain IBM Virtual Tape Server (VTS) infrastructure and tape virtualization solutions.

Configure, monitor, and optimize z/OS storage environments, including DASD and tape subsystems.

Perform storage provisioning, allocation, and deallocation activities for mainframe applications.

Implement and manage DFSMS, SMS, HSM, and ACS routines for automated storage management.

Configure and support replication technologies such as PPRC, Metro Mirror, and Global Mirror.

Monitor storage performance and conduct capacity planning to ensure optimal utilization and growth.

Perform storage migration, hardware refreshes, and technology upgrades with minimal downtime.

Support backup and recovery processes using tools such as DFSMSdss, FDR, and tape management systems.

Troubleshoot storage-related incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.

Ensure high availability, disaster recovery readiness, and business continuity of storage systems.

Collaborate with system programmers, DBAs, application teams, and infrastructure teams to resolve storage issues.

Implement storage security, encryption, and compliance controls in accordance with organizational standards.

Develop and maintain operational documentation, procedures, and storage architecture diagrams.

Participate in on-call support and provide 24x7 production support for critical storage environments.

Automate routine tasks using JCL, REXX, or scripting tools to improve operational efficiency.

Plan and execute firmware upgrades and maintenance activities for storage subsystems.

Monitor and manage storage alerts, thresholds, and performance metrics using enterprise monitoring tools.

Required Skills

IBM DS8000 (DS8A00 series)

IBM Virtual Tape Server (VTS)

z/OS Storage Administration

DFSMS, SMS, HSM

PPRC / Metro Mirror / Global Mirror

JCL and REXX

DASD Management

Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity

Storage Performance Tuning

Capacity Planning

FDR / DFSMSdss

Mainframe Production Support

Thanks & Regards,

Abhishek Yadav

DMS Vision Inc. | http://dmsvisions.com/

4645 Avon Lane, Suite 210, Frisco, TX 75033

Email:

abhishek@dmsvisions.com

| Phone : 972-645-5314 | EXT - 103

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