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Mainframe Storage Engineer

AT Charles Schwab
Charles Schwab

Mainframe Storage Engineer

Austin, TX

Salary: USD $81,800 - $167,200 / Year

Your opportunity

At Schwab, you are empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us "challenge the status quo" and transform the finance industry together.

At Schwab, the primary responsibility of the Mainframe Storage Engineer is to provide day-to-day support for the Mainframe Storage environment managing capacity, identifying storage constraints, provide application support, and be part of a 24 x 7 on-call rotation. The role will be part of a team that configures and deploys new Mainframe hardware on a scheduled basis in the Mainframe environment.

Our Mainframe Storage environment utilizes IBM hardware for DASD - DS8900s and TAPE - TS7000 systems. This role also provides the opportunity and experience to work in a GDPS - Global and Metro Mirroring environment.

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Responsibilities include:

  • Proficient in maintaining and managing DASD & Tape environments using various storage management products/utilities including DFSMS components, device support facility (ICKDSF), and RMM tape management system.
  • Proficient in supporting storage management product upgrades & customization.
  • Proven working knowledge in maintaining the SMS configurations, catalogs, and monitoring/maintaining space availability.
  • Hands on experience with the IBM DS8000 Disk Subsystem, TS7000 Virtual Tape Subsystem and GDPS Multi-Target Metro Mirror.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products that include - Word and Excel. Excellent collaboration skills with internal as well as external team members.
  • Follow all Change and Incident Management Procedures. Create the required technical documents that include software upgrade and backout processes.
  • Must be able to work weeknights and weekend to implement changes.
  • Provide On-Call support on rotation basis.

*This is a hybrid position working out of one of our service center locations

What you have

To ensure that we fulfill our promise of "challenging the status quo," this role has specific qualifications that successful candidates should have:

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 6 years of experience supporting a Mainframe Storage Environment.
  • Hands on experience supporting DASD and Virtual Tape Systems.
  • Experience with Mainframe Backup and Archival methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • GDPS Replication (or related technology).
  • Logical Copy Protection (or related Cyber Resiliency / Ransomware protection).

    In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities

What's in it for you

At Schwab, we're committed to empowering our employees' personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you'll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.

We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you - both today and in the future:

  • 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
  • Paid parental leave and family building benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

Client-provided location(s): Austin, TX, USA
Job ID: CharlesSchwab-2024-104184
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program