Infrastructure Engineering Advisor Mainframe zOS Storage Administrator
Bloomfield, CT - USA
Job Summary
Infrastructure Engineering Senior Advisor - Mainframe Senior Storage Administrator
The Mainframe z/OS Storage Administrator Advisor is a hands-on client-facing role responsible for supporting and enforcing policies procedures and best practices within the mainframe storage environment including IBM DS8000 and TS7700 platforms.
This position requires performing configuration changes through ServiceNow during scheduled change windows including occasional off-hours or night work.
Responsibilities
Support and maintain mainframe z/OS storage environments
Perform storage configuration changes through ServiceNow change management processes
Manage storage allocation monitoring utilization and backup/recovery activities
Support and enhance disaster recovery strategies and processes
Administer and support DFSMS DFHSM DFDSS DFSMSrmm FDR and GDPS environments
Support IBM DS8000 and TS7700 storage systems
Utilize and support JCL and ISPF utilities
Support DB2 SLB (HSM Fast Replication backup) processes
Leverage storage tools including IBM Tivoli Advanced Allocation Manager IBM Advanced Catalog Management and DFSMS Advanced Allocation Manager
Monitor storage environments using tools such as CA Vantage or IBM Omegamon XE
Participate in on-call rotations and off-hours change windows
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
10 years of experience in mainframe z/OS storage administration
Strong experience with IBM DS8000 and TS7700 storage environments
Hands-on expertise with DFSMS DFHSM FDR GDPS (Metro/Global Mirror HyperSwap)
Experience with storage allocation monitoring Flash Copy backup/recovery and disaster recovery
Proficiency with JCL and ISPF utilities
Experience with change management processes (e.g. ServiceNow)
Ability to support on-call rotations and off-hours change windows
Self-starter with strong communication collaboration and interpersonal skills
If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.For this position we anticipate offering an annual salary of 123500 - 205800 USD / yearly depending on relevant factors including experience and geographic location.
This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.
At The Cigna Group youll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment youll be offered several health-related benefits including medical vision dental and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) company paid life insurance tuition reimbursement a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs click here.
About The Cigna Group
Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group were dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race color age disability sex childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran or military status religion national origin ancestry marital or familial status genetic information status with regard to public assistance citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
About Company
Cigna Healthcare offers health insurance plans such as medical and dental to individuals and employers, international health insurance, and Medicare coverage.