Lead Mainframe Storage Engineer

August 27, 2026

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Job Description:

Configure and maintain IBM DS8000 series DASD and TS7700 Virtual Tape Servers
Manage TS7700 MI and DS8K HMCs
Design SMS configurations using the DFSMS suite
Manage data class, storage class, and management class rules
Oversee data replication, disaster recovery planning, and routine backups
Leverage DFHSM and DFDSS for backup and disaster recovery activities
Monitor storage utilization and forecast future space requirements
Plan infrastructure upgrades to prevent storage shortages
Write and maintain REXX automation scripts for routine storage operations and alerts
Add volumes to storage groups with insufficient capacity
Troubleshoot storage-related outages
Perform root cause analysis
Resolve dataset access issues
Execute complex storage migrations with minimal impact to production worklo
Provide a highly available Z Compute and Storage platform resilient against infrastructure failures, regional disasters, and cyber events
Support scalable, reliable, high-performing technology solutions aligned with Morgan Stanley’s technology goals

Requirements:

Deep knowledge of the IBM z/OS environment
Experience with IBM DS8000 series DASD and TS7700 Virtual Tape Servers
Experience with TS7700 MI and DS8K HMCs
Experience using the DFSMS suite to design SMS configurations and manage data, storage, and management class rules
Experience with data replication, disaster recovery planning, and routine backups
Experience with DFHSM and DFDSS
Experience monitoring storage utilization, forecasting space requirements, and planning infrastructure upgrades
REXX scripting experience
Ability to troubleshoot storage-related outages and dataset access issues
Root cause analysis experience
Proficiency with ICKDSF, IDCAMS, and IEBCOPY
Experience with tape management systems TLMS and RMM
Experience with Tivoli Advance catalog management
Experience with IBM Tivoli Advance allocation management for z/OS
Understanding of FICON connectivity
Understanding of z/OS access methods, including VSAM and QSAM
Ability to execute complex storage migrations with minimal impact to production worklo
Experience with Replication and PPRC protocols
Experience with Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, and Global Copy
Experience with Cyber SafeGuarded Copy
Experience with Copy Services Manager and ESSNI
Experience with Hyperswap and Hyperwrite
Experience with Hyperlinks
Nice to have: certificate deployment and management for network connections
Nice to have: Python or Perl scripting
Nice to have: GDPS
Nice to have: Secure Vault (Cyber) physical and virtual isolation
Nice to have: cloud storage for tape archival

Benefits:

Medical insurance
Prescription Drug coverage
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Dependent Day Care Savings Account
Life Insurance
Disability and Other Insurance Plans
Paid Time Off, including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law
Parental Leave
20 Vacation Days annually (where specified)
10 Paid Holidays
401(k)
Short/Long Term Disability
Discretionary incentive compensation award eligibility
Incentive compensation plan eligibility, potentially including a discretionary bonus component
Other short- and long-term incentive packages
Morgan Stanley-sponsored benefit programs
Other special perks reserved for employees
Opportunities for internal mobility across the business
Supportive and empowering work environment
Diverse and inclusive workplace

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