REMOTE Storage Systems Programmer

Post Date

May 15, 2025

Location

Downers Grove,
Illinois

ZIP/Postal Code

60515
US
Jan 15, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Programmer / Developer

Req #

DEN-2a110ade-7e8f-4493-bba2-58db4f5632ab

Pay Rate

$50 - $62 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

A customer is seeking a fully remote Storage systems programmer to support one of their largest customers.

- Responsible for administering, configuring, and installing mainframe storage infrastructure, including DASD, tape, virtual tape, encryption, and replication for backup and disaster recovery.
- Duties include hardware/software refreshes, customer migrations, and daily support.

- Manage DASD and tape storage for multiple customers and LPARs
Diagnose and resolve storage issues
Oversee backup jobs (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Perform data migrations and recovery
Support data center and disaster recovery projects
- Collaborate with account teams, customers, and vendors
- Can pay $50-55/h

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Required Skills & Experience

- 10+ years of experience (degree or equivalent work experience)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Expertise in IBM storage software (Copy Services Manager, SMS, HSM, IDCAMS, DFDSS)
- Disaster Recovery planning experience
Deep knowledge of DASD hardware, replication, catalog structures, LPAR sysplexes
- Proficiency with IBM/Oracle tape systems, CA-1, MIMTape; functional skills with Dell/EMC
- Familiarity with RMM, TLMS, GRS, Tapecopy, SMF
- Understanding of GDPR compliance

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.