Mainframe Storage Jobs

Who We Are

Kyndryl is a market leader that thinks and acts like a start-up. We design, build, manage, and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers, and our communities.

The Role

As a System Administrator at Kyndryl, you’ll solve complex problems and identify potential future issues across the spectrum of platforms and services. You’ll be at the forefront of new technology and modernization, working with some of our biggest clients – which means some of the biggest in the world.

There’s never a typical day as a System Administrator at Kyndryl, because no two projects are alike. You’ll be managing systems data for clients and providing day-to-day solutions and security compliance. You’ll oversee a queue of assignments and work directly with technicians, prioritizing tickets to deliver the best solutions to our clients.

One of the benefits of Kyndryl is that we work with clients in a variety of industries, from banking to retail. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here. You’ll also get the chance to share your expertise by recommending modernization options, identifying new business opportunities, and cultivating relationships with other teams and stakeholders. Does the work get challenging at times? Yes! But you’ll collaborate with a diverse group of talented people and gain invaluable management and organizational skills, which will come in handy as you move forward in your career.

Your future at Kyndryl

Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career, from Junior System Administrator to Architect. We have opportunities for Cloud Hyperscalers that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. One of the benefits of Kyndryl is that we work with clients in a variety of industries, from banking to retail. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.

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Evaluate, provision, configure, implement, maintain, analyze, diagnose, and provide day-to-day support for clients overall Storage (DASD and Tape) solution(s) including backup, restore, archive, and business continuity plans.

Who You Are

You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

Job Requirements:

3 to 4 years experience with HSM, CA1, CA7, FDR PAS, TDMF, CA Vantage, Hitachi Universal Replicator / BCM, SMS, ACS, DFDSS/HSM for backups and/or FDR ABRS, IBM Global Mirror / Metro Mirror / CSM, Virtual Tape (IBM TS77xx), CR+ and catalog maintenance / optimization, Disaster Recovery / Business Continuity exercises and methods.

Education:

4 year college degree with concentration in IT / Computer Science preferred.

Job Responsibilities:

• Analyze, maintain Migration on Level 2 tapes to ensure maximum tape density
• Analyze and determine cause of DASD backup and data replication failures
• Provide DASD/tape storage space available to correct DASD/tape space shortage
• Support DF/SMShsm Aggregate Backup and Recovery System (ABARS) on the wireline systems
• Maintain free space for the three control data sets of HSM
• Evaluate new technologies
• Document, report and address in ticketing system, the status of tape storage availability issues
• Analyze required mainframe ACS code modifications
• Enhance software to reduce operation time, add functionality, or improve efficiency
• Analyze mainframe SMS constructs
• Work with application and Business Continuity organizations to ensure backup and/or recovery solutions are complete and maintained.
• Test all changes using the SMS test facility prior to installation. Testing is online using Mainframe TSO logon and ISMF
• Install, configure, implement new solutions / architectures.
• Determine application and people to contact for DASD/tape space concerns
• Work independently or under only general direction
• Enhance DASD/tape hardware configurations to reduce operation time, add functionality, or improve efficiency of use
• Review mainframe DASD/tape storage thresholds to determine adequate space availability
• Analyze and determine cause of DASD/tape space concerns
• Analyze mainframe DASD space availability by Systems Managed Storage Complex (SMSPLEX) and by System Complex (SYSPLEX)
• Monitor DASD and tape storage resources for performance and available space
• Analyze and recommend required SMS modifications
• Review and respond if necessary, to daily, weekly, and monthly automated health checks.
• Perform catalog optimization and maintenance.
• Analyze and determine cause of mainframe DASD space concerns
• Analyze DASD storage connected across all Logical PARtitions (LPARs)
• Provide mainframe DASD space capacity where required
• Analyze, maintain and perform the steps to reorganize control data sets
• Support IBM Mainframe storage management disciplines utilizing DF/SMS ACS routines
• Monitor, support, maintain, and enhance associated storage, backups, and data replication for a large number of Sysplexes.
• Prior to introducing any storage change into production, use the SMS test facility located on the Storage Laboratory for testing changes
• Respond to AYS (Service Now) requests as necessary to support client needs.
• Support for upgrading Systems Managed Storage (SMS), Hierarchical Storage Manager (HSM) and of Device Facility Product (DFP)
• Communicate resolution to appropriate area
• Document each action taken
• Analyze mainframe SMS ACS logic
• Provide resolution for backup and/or recovery infrastructure shortages
• Review mainframe DASD/tape performance with 3rd party vendor personnel verbally and in writing
• Provide resolution for space shortages
• Communicate resolution to requesting area via phone and/or email
• Review Mainframe DASD/tape space availability by SMSPLEX and by SYSPLEX
• Process required Mainframe SMS construct modifications online using TSO logon and Interactive System Management Facility (ISMF)
• Maintain Hierarchical Storage Management (HSM) parameter library members assigned to control execution
• Analyze Production Mainframe DASD Space Availability
• Communicate resolution to appropriate area if applicable.
• Analysis of Mainframe DASD and tape storage usage availability
• Make additions or deletions to DASD/tape storage infrastructures as required
• Maintain management class constructs defining retention requirements for data sets
• Provide support for Disaster Recovery Exercises and new data center builds as necessary. These support activities (e.g., problem resolution, 3rd party vendor communication, and change and implementation) will involve the management and analysis of all Agency mainframe DASD and tape data storage subsystems. It will include the management and analysis of all production backup and recovery jobs executed at production and all remote locations, to maintain compatibility with existing storage management infrastructures.
• Deploy mainframe DASD and tape

Being You

Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Our employee learning hub gives you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications and accreditations, including Microsoft University, AWS Cloud Center of Excellence, Udemy, and the Harvard Business Review. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you! We want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.