Mission freelance Mainframe Storage Specialist - Remote

Mainframe Storage Specialist
We are looking for an experienced Mainframe Storage Specialist to support a Large programme, with a key focus on the migration of CA/Broadcom storage tooling to IBM.

The role will focus on z/OS Storage Management, including DASD, tape, SMS, HSM, storage replication, backup/recovery and capacity management. You will also support critical migration and storage activities across the mainframe environment.

Key experience:

- Strong hands-on z/OS Storage Management experience across DASD, SMS and HSM.
- Experience with DFSMS, DFSMSdss, DFSMShsm/HSM and IDCAMS.
- Experience with CA/Broadcom to IBM storage product migrations, ideally CA Allocate, CA-1 or CA Disk.
- Knowledge of IBM equivalents including TAAM/DFSMS, DFSMSrmm and DFSMShsm.
- Experience with storage replication, backup/recovery, DR and failover activities.
- Experience with Dell EMC PowerMax, VTL, DLM and Data Domain (DD) would be highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of storage allocation, dataset management, capacity and performance.
- Experience providing L2/L3 support and working within controlled change/CAB environments.
- Good understanding of z/OS, JCL and batch processing.


LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.