Mainframe Sme Storage Administrator

**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 Systems Programmer at Kyndryl, you'll have the opportunity to shape the very foundation of the technology that drives our world. Your work will involve developing, testing, and maintaining the software that controls a computer's operating system, hardware, and other systems software. You'll be a master troubleshooter and problem-solver, with the skills to fix even the most complex issues that arise.

Not only will you be responsible for ensuring the security of our computer systems, but you'll also work closely with other IT professionals to design and implement cutting-edge technology that keeps Kyndryl ahead of the curve.

As a leader in this field, you'll also be expected to conduct RCA discussions for the products you work on and provide ongoing technical and operational guidance to lead professional work teams. You may even manage departments on a national or international level, defining objectives and managing resources to ensure the success of your projects.

**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 expertise will be crucial in influencing people outside of your department or function, and you'll have the opportunity to directly shape the technology landscape of the world we live in. If you're looking for an exciting and challenging role in the fast-paced world of systems programming, Kyndryl is the place for you

Your Future at Kyndryl
Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career. We have opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major hyperscaler platforms. 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**

**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
- 8+ 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 b