Mainframe Storage Administrator

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Who We Are

At Kyndryl, 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.

Key Responsibilities

Initialize / Add new DASD volumes and add new tape volumes. Perform the space management activities such as VTOC resizing, Defrag, Compress / Reclaim / Release / Cleaning of datasets.

Manage and Define SMS rules and ACS routines.

Manage and Maintaining DFHSM & Catalog's.

Storage dataset (RMM / HSM CDS & Catalog file) reorganization.

Experience in generating all types of storage reports, SMF and Dcollect.

Management of DR environment for DR readiness & execution.  Performing the Disaster recovery tests

Storage box Configuration (DASD & Tape).

Storage box data migration (DASD to DASD and Tape to tape)

Disaster recovery planning & implementation (Tape recovery / DASD Replication / Tape Replication / Hyperswap).

Disk replication setup using the CSM (Copy Services Manager) / GDPS.

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.

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

4+ Years Experience in managing DASD and tape data storage in Mainframe environment

Storage Management related knowledge under the z / OS : including DFSMS, ISMF, NaviQuest, DFSMSHSM, DFSMSdss, DFSMSdfp, DFSMSrmm, ICF Catalog, IDCAMs, ICKDSF, VSAM and Non-VSAM Datasets (PS / PDS / PDSE / GDG)

Practical Z / OS Operating System, TSO, ISPF, JCL, VSAM, JES2 knowledge

Vendor Products for storage management including IBM (TACM, TAAM), CA (CA Disk, CA-allocate and CA-1), FDR products, Storage monitoring tools (Omegamon XE for storage, BMC-SRM, CA-Vantage)

Data extraction, analysis & reporting from Dcollect / Tape Management / BVIR reports / SMF

Working Knowledge & experience in REXX for task simplification & automation

Replication technologies including IBM Metro Mirror, IBM Global Mirror and other IBM Multi-site replication setup.

Disk Replication management products including CSM & GDPS.

Expertise in Storage hardware subsystems including IBM DASD (DS8K), IBM Automated tape library and IBM Virtual tape library (TS7700 / TS7720 / TS7740 / TS7760 / TS7770)

Configuration of DASD (carving & connecting) & Tape hardware (setting up TS7700) for mainframes

Disk migration using TDMF, FDRPAS. Disk migration using Replication technologies

Tape migration using products / tools such as T2T, Tape / Assist, CopyCat.  Tape Migration within TS7700 Grid to new Clusters.

Problem solving : Recognize complex problems related to functional objectives.

Analyze situations and implement solutions, or develop new system elements, procedures or processes.

Creativity and judgment applied to developmental work on different projects within the business environment.

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

Experience in EMC's storage (VMAX, Powermax and DLM) and Replication (SRDF, GDDR)

Experience in Hitachi's storage (USPV, VSP) and replication (HUR, Shadow-Image, BCM)

SAS experience, Mainframe Storage modernization related knowledge and skills including : Model9, TCT, CTC, ZEDC implementation.

Cyber resiliency & Security related knowledge & skills including CSM Based SafeGuarded Copy, GDPS LCP, IBM CyberVault, Pervasive Encryption.

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. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter - wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. 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.

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