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**Mainframe Storage Systems Engineer** - 5+ years in mainframe tech support. Manage IBM mainframe storage/data utilities (DFSMS, DFHSM, DFDSS). - Ensure data availability and integrity; handle backups, recoveries, disaster prevention. - Provide technical leadership, collaborate cross-functionally to resolve storage issues. On-call rotations expected. - Proficient in z/OS, VSAM, IDCAMS, storage admin tools. Expertise in IBM DS8K, TS7700, and emerging techs. - Ability to manage vendor relationships, strong problem-solving skills. Experience with ITIL, change management.
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Full Job Description
Job Description:
Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Storage professional with hands-on expertise managing data stored on disk and tape across enterprise mainframe environments. This role is responsible for supporting and administering core storage and data management products, ensuring data availability, integrity, and recoverability for missioncritical systems.
The ideal candidate will have experience supporting and operating IBM mainframe storage and data utilities, including DFSMS, DFHSM, DFDSS, ACC, SRS, IDCAMS, FAVER, and other IBM data management tools. Responsibilities include providing operational support for data backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and highavailability solutions, as well as ensuring adherence to best practices and operational standards.
In this role, you will also provide technical leadership and guidance to peers and collaborate closely with business and operational teams to resolve storagerelated issues and implement improvements. Participation in oncall rotations and providing Tier 1 operational support to production environments and business partners is a critical and expected part of this position.
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field.
Minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in mainframe technical support.
At least 5+ years of z/OS mainframe operating system support in a system programming role.
Strong foundation in core technologies and infrastructure, including:
Storage systems and tools and their interfaces with z/OS
Data structures, databases, files, and I/O
Solid business and IT functional knowledge, with strong collaboration and relationship management skills.
Experience with IT strategy formulation, IT/storage trends, and emerging technologies.
Demonstrated commitment to operational excellence, including ITIL lifecycle management and TLM processes for technology refresh.
Hands-on experience with change management, incident management, and problem management.
Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and partnerships.
Advanced IBM z/OS Mainframe Storage expertise.
Experience with z/OS replication solutions, including GDPS, Global Mirror, XRC, Global Copy, PPRC, FlashCopy, and HyperSwap.
Advanced understanding of storage administration tools, including DTS ACC/SRC, DFDSS, DFHSM, FDR PAS, Extended Address Volumes (EAV), ControlM, and Dino TREX / HSM Adminisaurus / RTD (plus).
Complete understanding of VSAM Record Level Sharing (RLS) capabilities and applications.
Mastery of IDCAMS and access method services for system master and user catalogs.
Strong knowledge of VSAM structures, including allocation, tuning, and support models.
Advanced understanding of ICF Catalog architecture, including RLSenabled catalogs and execution of Forward Catalog Recovery in a live environment.
Advanced knowledge of IBM DS8K storage platforms and IBM TS7700 Virtual Tape subsystems.
Familiarity with emerging technologies such as Safeguarded Copy, Pervasive Encryption, and Remote Pair FlashCopy.
Expert-level problem-solving and debugging skills, with the ability to support incident triage.
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Company overview
Company overview
At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experience.
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