Senior Mainframe Storage and Backup Administrator
工作总结 我们正在寻找经验丰富的高级主机存储和备份管理员，负责监督，管理和优化企业级的主机存储及备份环境。这个职位需要深入技术专业知识在 IBM DS8000系列存储系统，GDPS 复制技术，虚拟磁带 (TS7700/TS7780),备份和恢复解决方案以及主机数据保护策略中。理想候选人将确保所有支持任务关键的商业工作负载的存储和備份平台中的稳定性，高可用性，性能和弹性。主机存储管理的主要责任 · 管理和维护 IBM DS8000/DS8950F 存储阵列及相关组件。· 配置并支持 GDPSMetro Mirror,Global Mirror 和 GDPSHyperSwap 环境。· 管理 TS7700/TS7780虚拟磁带系统包括网格和集群。· 实施和管理安全复印和其他数据保护功能。· 支持增强格式的数据集和 DPP 段管理。·执行存储配置，分配，调整和故障解决方案。备份 &恢复。· 设计，实现和维护主机系统的备份和恢复策略。· 进行备份时间表，保留政策和虚拟磁盘环境的管理。· 进行常规恢复验证，DR 练习和故障/故障模拟。·支持业务连续性倡议以及 COLO 或多 DC 迁移。性能与容量管理。·对磁盘，带录和复制环境进行能力计划。·分析绩效指标，确定瓶并实施改进。·定期报告消费，增长和表现趋势。工具 & 自动化 ·管理 CA 磁盘 (DMS),CA 分配，CA 查看/交付和 CA 优势。·自动化运行任务和报告使用 REXX,JCL 或其他脚本工具。· 提供24小时的支持，包括在工作时间外和周末生产变化。· 与系统程序员，应用团队和灾难恢复团队合作。文档与知识转移。·开发并维护详细技术文件，SOP 和恢复指南。·辅导年轻团队成员并协助整个团队进行交叉培训。所需资格 ·至少9年的联合高等教育和/或相关工作经验 ·强大的 IBM DS8000/DS8950F,GDPS 知识
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Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Mainframe Storage and Backup Administrator to oversee, manage, and optimize enterprise-level mainframe storage and backup environments. This role requires deep technical expertise in IBM DS8000 series storage systems, GDPS replication technologies, virtual tape (TS7700/TS7780), backup and recovery solutions, and mainframe data protection strategies. The ideal candidate will ensure stability, high availability, performance, and resilience across all storage and backup platforms supporting mission‑critical business workloads.
Key Responsibilities
Mainframe Storage Administration
- 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.
Backup & Recovery
- Design, implement, and maintain backup and recovery strategies for mainframe systems.
- Manage backup schedules, retention policies, and virtual tape environments.
- Conduct routine recovery validations, DR drills, and failover/failback simulations.
- Support business continuity initiatives and CoLO or multi‑DC migrations.
Performance & Capacity Management
- Conduct capacity planning for disk, tape, and replication environments.
- Analyze performance metrics, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements.
- Generate regular reporting on consumption, growth, and performance trends.
Tools & Automation
- Administer CA Disk (DMS), CA Allocate, CA View/Deliver, and CA Vantage.
- Automate operational tasks and reporting using REXX, JCL, or other scripting tools.
Operational Support
- 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.
Documentation & Knowledge Transfer
- Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation, SOPs, and recovery guides.
- Mentor junior team members and assist in cross‑training across the team.
Required Qualifications
- Combined minimum of 9 years’ higher education and/or related work experience
- Strong knowledge of IBM DS8000/DS8950F, GDPS replication solutions, and TS7700/TS7780 virtual tape systems.
- Expertise with CA storage products: CA Disk, CA Allocate, CA View/Deliver, CA Vantage.
- Deep understanding of DFSMS, VSAM RLS, SMS constructs, DFP, enhanced-format datasets, and z/OS storage architecture.
- Proven experience with backup/recovery planning and execution.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
- 7+ years 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.
Soft Skills
- 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.
We support our team members with generous benefits.
- Competitive compensation
- Health, welfare, and retirement benefits
- 401(k) match at 5%
- Work-life balance and flexible work arrangements
- Banking Officers start with 25 days PTO plus 12 paid holidays
- 40 hours paid volunteer hours per year
- Much more. For details, see: M&T Benefits Overview
M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $116,400.00 - $194,000.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation. The range listed above corresponds to our national pay range for this role. The specific pay range applicable to you may vary based on your location.Location
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