Mainframe Storage Administrator

Key Responsibilities

• Execute scheduled backups for all files, including z/OS system data, master, and user catalogs using the Buyer's backup tools.
• Monitor backup job completions to ensure successful execution.
• Regularly schedule and perform restore tests to validate backup data integrity.
• Maintain and enhance the z/OS backup processes, identifying improvements to optimize performance.
• Update Mainframe Backup and Recovery documentation whenever changes occur within the backup system.
• Manage and configure storage parameters, including administering Client routines.
• Define storage tiering strategies based on customer requirements.
• Perform comprehensive storage catalog management, ensuring data is systematically organized.
• Provide DASD and tape allocation support to meet storage demands.
• Collaborate with application and business teams to adjust retention periods and ensure alignment with business requirements.
• Offer support for restoration of datasets, addition of new volumes, and increasing scratch tape counts when needed.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in Mainframe CICS Administration.
• Proven ability to perform scheduled backups of z/OS system data, master, and user catalogs.
• Strong expertise in maintaining and enhancing the z/OS backup process.
• Hands-on experience updating Mainframe Backup and Recovery documentation to reflect system changes.
• Demonstrated skills in storage catalog management and providing DASD/tape allocation support.
• Experience in administering and configuring storage parameters, including Client routine management.
• Ability to support and execute restoration of datasets, manage new volume additions, and adjust scratch tape counts as required.