M&T Bank Corporation

Senior Mainframe Storage and Backup Administrator

M&T Bank Corporation$116K — $194K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 9+ years of relevant experience in storage and backup administration
  • Strong expertise in IBM DS8000/DS8950F and GDPS replication technologies
  • Proficient in using CA storage products like CA Disk and CA Vantage
  • Deep understanding of z/OS storage architecture and associated constructs
  • Proven experience in backup and recovery solutions

Responsibilities

  • Manage IBM DS8000/DS8950F storage arrays and related components
  • Design and maintain backup and recovery strategies for mainframe systems
  • Administer TS7700/TS7780 Virtual Tape Systems
  • Conduct capacity planning for disk, tape, and replication environments
  • Automate tasks and reporting using REXX or JCL scripting
  • Provide 24/7 operational support as part of an on-call rotation
  • Mentor junior team members and document technical processes

Benefits

  • Health, welfare, and retirement benefits
  • 401(k) match at 5%
  • Work-life balance and flexible work arrangements
  • 25 days PTO plus 12 paid holidays
  • 40 hours of paid volunteer hours per year
Full Job Description
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mainframe Storage and Backup Administrator to oversee, manage, and optimize enterprise-level mainframe storage and backup environments. This role requires deep technical expertise in IBM DS8000 series storage systems, GDPS replication technologies, virtual tape (TS7700/TS7780), backup and recovery solutions, and mainframe data protection strategies. The ideal candidate will ensure stability, high availability, performance, and resilience across all storage and backup platforms supporting mission-critical business workloads.

Key Responsibilities

Mainframe Storage Administration
  • Manage and maintain IBM DS8000/DS8950F storage arrays and related components.
  • Configure and support GDPS Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, and GDPS HyperSwap environments.
  • Administer TS7700/TS7780 Virtual Tape Systems including Grid and Clustering.
  • Implement and manage Safeguarded Copy and other data protection features.
  • Support enhanced-format datasets and DFP segment management.
  • Perform storage provisioning, allocation, tuning, and troubleshooting for z/OS environments.

Backup & Recovery
  • Design, implement, and maintain backup and recovery strategies for mainframe systems.
  • Manage backup schedules, retention policies, and virtual tape environments.
  • Conduct routine recovery validations, DR drills, and failover/failback simulations.
  • Support business continuity initiatives and CoLO or multi-DC migrations.

Performance & Capacity Management
  • Conduct capacity planning for disk, tape, and replication environments.
  • Analyze performance metrics, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements.
  • Generate regular reporting on consumption, growth, and performance trends.

Tools & Automation
  • Administer CA Disk (DMS), CA Allocate, CA View/Deliver, and CA Vantage.
  • Automate operational tasks and reporting using REXX, JCL, or other scripting tools.

Operational Support
  • Provide 24/7 support as part of an on-call rotation, including off-business hours and weekend production changes.
  • Collaborate with system programmers, application teams, and disaster recovery teams.

Documentation & Knowledge Transfer
  • Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation, SOPs, and recovery guides.
  • Mentor junior team members and assist in cross-training across the team.


Required Qualifications
  • Combined minimum of 9 years' higher education and/or related work experience
  • Strong knowledge of IBM DS8000/DS8950F, GDPS replication solutions, and TS7700/TS7780 virtual tape systems.
  • Expertise with CA storage products: CA Disk, CA Allocate, CA View/Deliver, CA Vantage.
  • Deep understanding of DFSMS, VSAM RLS, SMS constructs, DFP, enhanced-format datasets, and z/OS storage architecture.
  • Proven experience with backup/recovery planning and execution.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
  • 7+ years hands-on experience in mainframe storage administration in large-scale environments.
  • Experience with Active-Active mainframe architectures.
  • Prior involvement in multi-data center migrations or CoLO transitions.
  • Familiarity with z/OS, JES2, REXX, and automation frameworks.
  • IBM or Broadcom certifications in Storage, GDPS, or Tape Technologies.

Soft Skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Strong collaboration across teams and stakeholders.
  • Ability to mentor junior staff and lead knowledge-transfer efforts.
  • High attention to detail and discipline in documentation.
  • Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-availability environments.


We support our team members with generous benefits.
  • Competitive compensation
  • Health, welfare, and retirement benefits
  • 401(k) match at 5%
  • Work-life balance and flexible work arrangements
  • Banking Officers start with 25 days PTO plus 12 paid holidays
  • 40 hours paid volunteer hours per year
  • Much more. For details, see: M&T Benefits Overview


M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $116,400.00 - $194,000.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation. The range listed above corresponds to our national pay range for this role. The specific pay range applicable to you may vary based on your location.

Location
Clanton, Alabama, United States of America

About M&T Bank Corporation

M&T Bank is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T's principal banking subsidiary, M&T Bank, operates banking offices in New York, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Trust-related services are provided by M&T's Wilmington Trust-affiliated companies and by M&T Bank. M&T Bank traces its origins to the founding of Manufacturers and Traders Bank in Buffalo, New York. As a result of mergers, acquisitions, and name changes, M&T Bank Corporation's principal bank is now known as Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company or M&T Bank. M&T Bank reorganized under a bank holding company in 1969 called First Empire State Corporation. The name was changed in 1998 to M&T Bank Corporation, whose common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and trades under the symbol "MTB."

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