Job Description

Job Title: Mainframe Storage Consultant

Location: Remote

Duration: 6-12+ Months

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Mainframe Storage Support: Experience with DASD and tape data storage solutions (Experience on DASD/Tape Configuration and Migration) for mainframes.
• Candidate should possess working knowledge of Z/OS Operating System, z/OS(MVS) fundamentals, Storage fundamentals, and Storage Devices.
• Candidate will be expected to have good knowledge in the following areas: TSO, ISPF, JCL, VSAM, ISMF, JES2, Catalogs, Datasets (PS/PDS/PDSE/GDG), REXX, SAS, SDSF and Spool.
• Candidate will be expected to have good knowledge & Experience in the following (: MF - Tape & DASD Management) areas: DFSMS, DFSMSHSM, DFSMSDSS, DFSMSDFP, DFSMSRMM, ICF Catalog, VSAM, IDCAMs, Omegamon XE or related Storage monitoring tools, ICKDSF, Space abends and SMF/Dcollect/BVIR reports.

Candidate should have good expertise in the following storage management activities:

• 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.
• Disk and space management.
• Experience in generating all type of storage reports, SMF and Dcollect.
• Data/Volume level backup and restores.
• Disaster recovery planning and performing the recovery test ( DASD Replication / Tape Replication / PPRC / XRC) and Managing the CSM(Copy service manager) and Knowledge on Metro and Global Mirror).
• Experience in CSM based Hyperswap.
• Experience in set up the new DR environment.
• Experience in Storage box Configuration (DASD & Tape).
• Experience in Storage box data migration (DASD to DASD and Tape to tape) and Storage replication.
• Experience in Mainframe modernization.
• Expertise in Storage hardware subsystems including IBM DASD (DS8K), IBM Automated tape library, and IBM Virtual tape library (TS7700/TS7720/TS7740/TS7760).
• Cyber resiliency & Security related knowledge & skills including CSM Based Safeguarded Copy.

Donato Technologies Inc. is a trusted IT staffing, consulting, and software development partner headquartered in Dallas, Texas. We support clients across industries by understanding their unique business needs and delivering tailored technology and workforce solutions. Our focus is on connecting the right talent with the right opportunity-ensuring clients receive dependable, skilled professionals and candidates receive meaningful career growth and support. We work closely with small to mid-sized organizations to provide flexible, high-quality services that drive performance, innovation, and long-term success.

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