Job Title: Mainframe Storage Administrator
Location: Remote (anywhere in USA)
Applications will be accepted until 5/1/2026
The annual salary for this position is between $115,000- $130,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Location: Remote (anywhere in USA)
- Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
- 8+ year experience in managing Mainframe Storage Systems which includes both Tape and DASD systems
- Extensive experience of Mainframe Storage which includes work experience with DASD and VTS/Grid – IBM (DS8k’s, TS7k’s),
- Tape management systems – IBM RRM, OAM
- Virtual tape solutions and management
- Global Mirror with Practice, Global Copy, FDR Software, ACS Routines
- Manage replication using tools like CSM, DSCLI.
- IBM Utilities such as IDCAMS, ISMF, Dcollect
- Support Disaster Recovery within Mainframe environment
- Administer DFSMS (ACS routines, storage groups/classes), DFSMShsm (HSM policies, space management, migration/recall), and Catalog/ICF management (IDCAMS).
- Partner with backup/recovery teams on policy, FlashCopy/Snap, DR readiness, and test execution.
- Handle any hardware/software related MLC and code load update on both Tape and DASD systems.
- Perform Data Recovery for Tape and DASD
- Effectively collaborate with cross-functional technical teams, DRaaS Coordinators, clients, and vendors, while regularly updating managers on Drill status
- Provide training, technical guidance, and mentoring to junior team members.
- Demonstrate strong communication, documentation, coordination, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently as well as within a team.
Applications will be accepted until 5/1/2026
The annual salary for this position is between $115,000- $130,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Mainframe Storage Administrator
Cognizant
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Philadelphia, PA
5-10 years Not Disclosed
Full time
21 April 2026
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Job Title: Mainframe Storage Administrator
Location: Remote (anywhere in USA)
Applications will be accepted until 5/1/2026
The annual salary for this position is between $115,000- $130,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Location: Remote (anywhere in USA)
- Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
- 8+ year experience in managing Mainframe Storage Systems which includes both Tape and DASD systems
- Extensive experience of Mainframe Storage which includes work experience with DASD and VTS/Grid – IBM (DS8k’s, TS7k’s),
- Tape management systems – IBM RRM, OAM
- Virtual tape solutions and management
- Global Mirror with Practice, Global Copy, FDR Software, ACS Routines
- Manage replication using tools like CSM, DSCLI.
- IBM Utilities such as IDCAMS, ISMF, Dcollect
- Support Disaster Recovery within Mainframe environment
- Administer DFSMS (ACS routines, storage groups/classes), DFSMShsm (HSM policies, space management, migration/recall), and Catalog/ICF management (IDCAMS).
- Partner with backup/recovery teams on policy, FlashCopy/Snap, DR readiness, and test execution.
- Handle any hardware/software related MLC and code load update on both Tape and DASD systems.
- Perform Data Recovery for Tape and DASD
- Effectively collaborate with cross-functional technical teams, DRaaS Coordinators, clients, and vendors, while regularly updating managers on Drill status
- Provide training, technical guidance, and mentoring to junior team members.
- Demonstrate strong communication, documentation, coordination, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently as well as within a team.
Applications will be accepted until 5/1/2026
The annual salary for this position is between $115,000- $130,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan