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We’re Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments, and we move money and information in a way that moves the world. We connect financial institutions, corporations, merchants, and consumers to one another millions of times a day – quickly, reliably, and securely. Any time you swipe your credit card, pay through a mobile app, or withdraw money from the bank, we’re involved. If you want to make an impact on a global scale, come make a difference at Fiserv.
Job Title
Senior Mainframe Storage Engineer
What does a successful Senior Mainframe Storage Engineer do at Fiserv?
You will be part of a dedicated storage team that works closely with other engineering teams to provide technical support for all storage management-related activities. You will provide technical and operational support in a highly technical global environment consisting of IBM and Dell-EMC disk and Virtual Tape devices. You will plan, design, manage, configure, implement, performance tuning, backup and recovery, data replication, and disaster recovery methodologies of a fast-growing, complex storage environment. You may also act as a liaison to other departments; represent the storage team on all technical matters related to storage management.
What You Will Do
It is unlawful to discriminate against a prospective employee due to the individual's status as a veteran.
Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.
Thank You For Considering Employment With Fiserv. Please
Fiserv is a global leader in payments and financial technology with more than 40,000 associates proudly serving clients in more than 100 countries. As one of Fortune ® magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies™" 9 of the last 10 years, one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, and a top scorer on Bloomberg’s Gender-Equality Index, we are committed to innovation and excellence.
Our Commitment To Diversity And Inclusion
Fiserv is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce that reflects our world. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Warning About Fake Job Posts
Please be aware of fraudulent job postings that are not affiliated with Fiserv. Fraudulent job postings may be used by cyber criminals to target your personally identifiable information and/or to steal money or financial information.
Any communications from a Fiserv representative will come from a legitimate business email address. We will not hire through text message, social media, or email alone, and any interviews will be conducted in person or through a secure video call. We won’t ask you for sensitive information nor will we ask you to pay anything during the hiring process. We also won’t send you a check to cash on Fiserv’s behalf.
If you see suspicious activity or believe that you have been the victim of a job posting scam, you should report it to your local FBI field office or to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.
Calling all innovators – find your future at Fiserv.
We’re Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments, and we move money and information in a way that moves the world. We connect financial institutions, corporations, merchants, and consumers to one another millions of times a day – quickly, reliably, and securely. Any time you swipe your credit card, pay through a mobile app, or withdraw money from the bank, we’re involved. If you want to make an impact on a global scale, come make a difference at Fiserv.
Job Title
Senior Mainframe Storage Engineer
What does a successful Senior Mainframe Storage Engineer do at Fiserv?
You will be part of a dedicated storage team that works closely with other engineering teams to provide technical support for all storage management-related activities. You will provide technical and operational support in a highly technical global environment consisting of IBM and Dell-EMC disk and Virtual Tape devices. You will plan, design, manage, configure, implement, performance tuning, backup and recovery, data replication, and disaster recovery methodologies of a fast-growing, complex storage environment. You may also act as a liaison to other departments; represent the storage team on all technical matters related to storage management.
What You Will Do
- Manage, maintain, and implement data storage solutions, utilizing DELL PMAX, DELL DLM, IBM DS8K and IBM VTS
- Prepare, allocate, manage, and decommission disk and storage systems by leveraging OS utilities, processes, and functions
- Continuously search and implement automated monitoring processes to proactively prevent customer-impacting incidents
- Coordinate with hardware teams to upgrade storage devices and micro-code upgrades
- Work on project teams, deliver on key project milestones, and communicate effectively with a wide variety of people
- Install, configure, and ongoing operation of key IBM and DELL software products: TDMF, Control Center and Mainframe Enablers
- Participate in disaster recovery infrastructure: plan, build, and test
- Provide 24x7 on-call rotational support as required
- 10 years of experience in a technical support, operational, or development role supporting IBM Mainframe solutions in large storage environments: DELL-EMC, HDS, or IBM
- 5 years of experience with Metro-Mirror, Global-Mirror, HyperSwap, and other current disk/VTS technologies: IBM DS8K, TS77K, and Dell-EMC DLM, Dell-EMC VMAX, and Dell-EMC Data Domains
- 5 years of experience with TSO ISPF, JCL, DFSMS, HSM, DSS, DFP, IBM utilities, CA1, REXX, SAS
- 5 years of experience with Disaster Recovery development, testing, and implementation
- 5 years of experience with z/OS and MVS skills in all IBM utilities and mainframe disciplines
- 5 years of experience with best practices for disk configurations, SMS management, catalog management, and tape technologies
- 5 years of experience with access methods and VSAM Record Level Sharing
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, work, and/or military experience
- Proficient in Spanish and able to communicate technical terminology
- Advance degree or certifications
- In order to be considered, you must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future.
It is unlawful to discriminate against a prospective employee due to the individual's status as a veteran.
Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.
Thank You For Considering Employment With Fiserv. Please
- Apply using your legal name
- Complete the step-by-step profile and attach your resume (either is acceptable, both are preferable).
Fiserv is a global leader in payments and financial technology with more than 40,000 associates proudly serving clients in more than 100 countries. As one of Fortune ® magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies™" 9 of the last 10 years, one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, and a top scorer on Bloomberg’s Gender-Equality Index, we are committed to innovation and excellence.
Our Commitment To Diversity And Inclusion
Fiserv is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce that reflects our world. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Warning About Fake Job Posts
Please be aware of fraudulent job postings that are not affiliated with Fiserv. Fraudulent job postings may be used by cyber criminals to target your personally identifiable information and/or to steal money or financial information.
Any communications from a Fiserv representative will come from a legitimate business email address. We will not hire through text message, social media, or email alone, and any interviews will be conducted in person or through a secure video call. We won’t ask you for sensitive information nor will we ask you to pay anything during the hiring process. We also won’t send you a check to cash on Fiserv’s behalf.
If you see suspicious activity or believe that you have been the victim of a job posting scam, you should report it to your local FBI field office or to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.
