Mainframe Storage Administrator, SME

Kyndryl

Mainframe Storage Administrator managing DASD, tape, replication, and disaster recovery. Supporting Kyndryl’s mission-critical technology systems and production mainframe environments.

Posted 9/3/2026full-timeBangalore • 🇮🇳 IndiaSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Mainframe Storage Administration, including DASD and tape data storage solutions, z/OS Operating System, and performance tuning. Proficient in managing storage datasets, disaster recovery planning, and providing technical support for production environments.

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Mainframe Storage AdministrationDASD And Tape Data Storage SolutionsZ/OS Operating SystemDASD/Tape Configuration And MigrationMF Tape & DASD Management

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Hard Skills

DASD ConfigurationTape Data MigrationPerformance TuningBackup/Restore ProceduresSpace Management ActivitiesRoot Cause AnalysisDisaster Recovery PlanningTechnical SupportStorage ReplicationCollaboration With External Systems

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

TSOISPFJCLVSAMREXXSASSDSFDFSMSOmegamon XECA Products

Industry Keywords

Storage FundamentalsService-Level AgreementsSMS RulesACS RoutinesRMM/HSM CDSDatasetsICF CatalogSMF ReportsDLMDatadomain

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Adopt the given technology to meet changing customer and business requirements
Perform storage box data migration, including DASD to DASD and tape to tape, and storage replication
Analyze and research options for collaboration with existing external systems
Prepare root cause analyses and meet service-level agreement submission deadlines
Develop, document, and maintain procedures for backup/restore, performance tuning, environment configuration, and incremental backups
Initialize and add new DASD and tape volumes
Perform space management activities including VTOC resizing, defragmentation, compression, reclaiming, releasing, and cleaning datasets
Manage and define SMS rules and ACS routines, and reorganize storage datasets, RMM/HSM CDS, and catalog files
Plan disaster recovery, perform recovery tests, and manage Copy Services/GDPS
Determine and resolve problems within expected timeframes and SLAs
Provide technical support for production mainframe environments with multiple LPARs, CECs, DASD, and VTS controllers
Collaborate with technicians, clients, teams, and stakeholders; recommend modernization options and identify business opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

9+ years of experience in Mainframe Storage Administration
Experience with (EMC) DASD and tape data storage solutions, including DASD/Tape Configuration and Migration, for mainframes
Working knowledge of z/OS Operating System, z/OS (MVS) fundamentals, storage fundamentals, and storage devices
Good knowledge of TSO, ISPF, JCL, VSAM, ISMF, JES2, Catalogs, Datasets (PS/PDS/PDSE/GDG), REXX, SAS, SDSF, and Spool
Good knowledge and experience in MF Tape & DASD Management areas, including DLM, Datadomain, DFSMS, DFSMSHSM, DFSMSDSS, DFSMSDFP, DFSMSRMM, ICF Catalog, VSAM, IDCAMs, CA products, FDR products, Omegamon XE or related storage monitoring tools, ICKDSF, space abends, and SMF/Dcollect/BVIR reports

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible, supportive environment
Well-being support through Be Well programs for financial, mental, physical, and social health
Learning opportunities and certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon
Coaching and hands-on development experiences
Personalized development goals and continuous feedback
Career-path tools and opportunities for career growth
Hybrid-friendly culture