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Mid level storage engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own storage projects end to end, make architecture decisions with limited oversight, and guide junior teammates through implementation. Openings run across on-site, hybrid, and remote settings in Technology & Software, Retail, and Manufacturing, with employers like Amazon, Broadcom, and Redwood Materials hiring at this level now.
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At NTT DATA, we know that with the right people on board, anything is possible. The quality, integrity, and commitment of our employees have been key factors in our company's growth and market presence. By hiring the best people and helping them grow both professionally and personally, we ensure a bright future for NTT DATA and for the people who work here.
For more than 25 years, NTT DATA Services have focused on impacting the core of your business operations with industry-leading outsourcing services and automation. With our industry-specific platforms, we deliver continuous value addition, and innovation that will improve your business outcomes. Outsourcing is not just a method of gaining a one-time cost advantage, but an effective strategy for gaining and maintaining competitive advantages when executed as part of an overall sourcing strategy.
NTT DATA Services currently seeks a " Mainframe Storage Engineer” to join our team in "Remote”.
Experience Required:
Hands-on experience in IBM z/OS Mainframe Storage Administration with expertise in CA Optimizer, storage performance tuning, DASD management, and storage capacity optimization.
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled CA Optimizer - Mainframe Storage Engineer to manage, optimize, and enhance mainframe storage environments. The role will focus on implementing and supporting Broadcom (CA) Optimizer solutions, managing storage resources efficiently, improving system performance, reducing storage costs, and ensuring optimal utilization of DASD resources across enterprise z/OS environments.
The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Mainframe Storage technologies, performance analysis, capacity planning, and automation, along with the ability to collaborate with infrastructure, operations, and application teams to drive storage optimization initiatives.
In This Role, You Will
- Administer and support CA Optimizer solutions within IBM z/OS environments.
- Monitor and optimize DASD utilization, storage allocation, and performance metrics.
- Analyze storage growth trends and perform capacity planning activities.
- Implement storage optimization strategies to improve space utilization and reduce operational costs.
- Perform performance tuning and workload analysis for storage subsystems.
- Manage SMS policies, storage groups, Client routines, and catalog environments.
- Support IBM storage hardware, including DS8K and virtual tape environments.
- Conduct storage health checks and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Automate storage management and reporting processes wherever feasible.
- Collaborate with system programmers, application teams, and infrastructure teams during project implementations and migrations.
- Participate in storage disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution.
- Support incident, problem, and change management processes.
- Prepare operational reports, capacity forecasts, and executive-level presentations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline.
- 5-10 years of experience in Mainframe Storage Administration.
- Strong hands-on experience with CA Optimizer (Broadcom CA Optimizer).
- Expertise in IBM z/OS Storage Management.
- Experience with:
o DASD Management
o DFSMS
o SMS Configuration
o HSM
o Catalog Management
o DFSORT
o IDCAMS
o Storage Performance Monitoring
- Strong understanding of IBM storage technologies including DS8000 series.
- Experience in storage performance analysis and capacity management.
- Knowledge of JCL, TSO/ISPF, and z/OS utilities.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Broadcom Mainframe Storage Management suite.
- Knowledge of CA Disk, CA Vantage StoragePoint, or equivalent storage products.
- Exposure to IBM Tivoli/Omegamon, RMF, and SMF reporting tools.
- Experience with storage migration and modernization initiatives.
- Familiarity with Virtual Tape Systems (VTS) and Tape Management products.
- Knowledge of automation tools such as REXX, CLIST, or Zowe.
- Experience in large enterprise or global mainframe environments.
- Relevant IBM Mainframe or Broadcom certifications preferred.
Job Expectations
- Ensure high availability and performance of enterprise storage environments.
- Proactively identify storage optimization opportunities and implement improvements.
- Deliver accurate capacity forecasts and storage growth projections.
- Maintain compliance with organizational standards, audit requirements, and governance policies.
- Support critical production environments with minimal downtime.
- Participate in on-call support, maintenance activities, and major incident management when required.
- Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives within the storage landscape.
- Collaborate effectively with global infrastructure, application, and operations teams.
Primary Skillset
Core Mainframe Storage Skills
- CA Optimizer (Broadcom)
- IBM z/OS Storage Administration
- DFSMS
- SMS (System Managed Storage)
- DFHSM/HSM
- DASD Administration
- Catalog Management
- DFSORT
- IDCAMS
Performance & Capacity Management
- Storage Performance Analysis
- Capacity Planning & Forecasting
- Space Management & Optimization
- RMF/SMF Analysis
- Storage Reporting
Storage Hardware & Infrastructure
- IBM DS8000 Storage
- Virtual Tape Systems (VTS)
- Tape Management
- Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
Automation & Scripting
- JCL
- REXX
- TSO/ISPF
- Storage Automation
#LI-NorthAmerica
NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.-based positions. The starting pay range for this remote role is [85 - 90 $ hourly range]. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position is eligible for company benefits including participation in medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, and AD&D insurance, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits
About NTT DATA Services:
NTT DATA Services is a recognized leader in IT and business services, including cloud, data and applications, headquartered in Texas. As part of NTT DATA, a $30 billion trusted global innovator with a combined global reach of over 80 countries, we help clients transform through business and technology consulting, industry and digital solutions, applications development and management, managed edge-to-cloud infrastructure services, BPO, systems integration and global data centers. We are committed to our clients' long-term success. Visit nttdata.com or LinkedIn to learn more.
NTT DATA Services is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter so that we may connect you with the appropriate team.
At NTT DATA, we know that with the right people on board, anything is possible. The quality, integrity, and commitment of our employees have been key factors in our company's growth and market presence. By hiring the best people and helping them grow both professionally and personally, we ensure a bright future for NTT DATA and for the people who work here.
For more than 25 years, NTT DATA Services have focused on impacting the core of your business operations with industry-leading outsourcing services and automation. With our industry-specific platforms, we deliver continuous value addition, and innovation that will improve your business outcomes. Outsourcing is not just a method of gaining a one-time cost advantage, but an effective strategy for gaining and maintaining competitive advantages when executed as part of an overall sourcing strategy.
NTT DATA Services currently seeks a " Mainframe Storage Engineer” to join our team in "Remote”.
Experience Required:
Hands-on experience in IBM z/OS Mainframe Storage Administration with expertise in CA Optimizer, storage performance tuning, DASD management, and storage capacity optimization.
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled CA Optimizer - Mainframe Storage Engineer to manage, optimize, and enhance mainframe storage environments. The role will focus on implementing and supporting Broadcom (CA) Optimizer solutions, managing storage resources efficiently, improving system performance, reducing storage costs, and ensuring optimal utilization of DASD resources across enterprise z/OS environments.
The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Mainframe Storage technologies, performance analysis, capacity planning, and automation, along with the ability to collaborate with infrastructure, operations, and application teams to drive storage optimization initiatives.
In This Role, You Will
- Administer and support CA Optimizer solutions within IBM z/OS environments.
- Monitor and optimize DASD utilization, storage allocation, and performance metrics.
- Analyze storage growth trends and perform capacity planning activities.
- Implement storage optimization strategies to improve space utilization and reduce operational costs.
- Perform performance tuning and workload analysis for storage subsystems.
- Manage SMS policies, storage groups, Client routines, and catalog environments.
- Support IBM storage hardware, including DS8K and virtual tape environments.
- Conduct storage health checks and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Automate storage management and reporting processes wherever feasible.
- Collaborate with system programmers, application teams, and infrastructure teams during project implementations and migrations.
- Participate in storage disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution.
- Support incident, problem, and change management processes.
- Prepare operational reports, capacity forecasts, and executive-level presentations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline.
- 5-10 years of experience in Mainframe Storage Administration.
- Strong hands-on experience with CA Optimizer (Broadcom CA Optimizer).
- Expertise in IBM z/OS Storage Management.
- Experience with:
o DASD Management
o DFSMS
o SMS Configuration
o HSM
o Catalog Management
o DFSORT
o IDCAMS
o Storage Performance Monitoring
- Strong understanding of IBM storage technologies including DS8000 series.
- Experience in storage performance analysis and capacity management.
- Knowledge of JCL, TSO/ISPF, and z/OS utilities.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Broadcom Mainframe Storage Management suite.
- Knowledge of CA Disk, CA Vantage StoragePoint, or equivalent storage products.
- Exposure to IBM Tivoli/Omegamon, RMF, and SMF reporting tools.
- Experience with storage migration and modernization initiatives.
- Familiarity with Virtual Tape Systems (VTS) and Tape Management products.
- Knowledge of automation tools such as REXX, CLIST, or Zowe.
- Experience in large enterprise or global mainframe environments.
- Relevant IBM Mainframe or Broadcom certifications preferred.
Job Expectations
- Ensure high availability and performance of enterprise storage environments.
- Proactively identify storage optimization opportunities and implement improvements.
- Deliver accurate capacity forecasts and storage growth projections.
- Maintain compliance with organizational standards, audit requirements, and governance policies.
- Support critical production environments with minimal downtime.
- Participate in on-call support, maintenance activities, and major incident management when required.
- Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives within the storage landscape.
- Collaborate effectively with global infrastructure, application, and operations teams.
Primary Skillset
Core Mainframe Storage Skills
- CA Optimizer (Broadcom)
- IBM z/OS Storage Administration
- DFSMS
- SMS (System Managed Storage)
- DFHSM/HSM
- DASD Administration
- Catalog Management
- DFSORT
- IDCAMS
Performance & Capacity Management
- Storage Performance Analysis
- Capacity Planning & Forecasting
- Space Management & Optimization
- RMF/SMF Analysis
- Storage Reporting
Storage Hardware & Infrastructure
- IBM DS8000 Storage
- Virtual Tape Systems (VTS)
- Tape Management
- Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
Automation & Scripting
- JCL
- REXX
- TSO/ISPF
- Storage Automation
#LI-NorthAmerica
NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.-based positions. The starting pay range for this remote role is [85 - 90 $ hourly range]. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position is eligible for company benefits including participation in medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, and AD&D insurance, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits
About NTT DATA Services:
NTT DATA Services is a recognized leader in IT and business services, including cloud, data and applications, headquartered in Texas. As part of NTT DATA, a $30 billion trusted global innovator with a combined global reach of over 80 countries, we help clients transform through business and technology consulting, industry and digital solutions, applications development and management, managed edge-to-cloud infrastructure services, BPO, systems integration and global data centers. We are committed to our clients' long-term success. Visit nttdata.com or LinkedIn to learn more.
NTT DATA Services is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter so that we may connect you with the appropriate team.
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Mid Level Storage Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level storage engineer job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just participation. Highlight projects where you designed or optimized storage systems, drove decisions independently, and delivered measurable results. Recruiters at this level want to see depth in a core area, such as SAN, NAS, object storage, or cloud storage platforms, alongside evidence you can operate without constant direction. Tailor your resume to show scope and impact, not just task completion.
Which companies hire mid level storage engineers?
Companies hiring mid level storage engineers right now include Amazon, Broadcom, and Redwood Materials, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level covers enterprise technology firms, managed service providers, financial institutions, and large healthcare organizations that run complex, high-availability storage infrastructure and need engineers who can own it.
Are there remote mid level storage engineer jobs?
Yes, though many roles still require some on-site presence given the hands-on nature of storage infrastructure. About 55% of mid level storage engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with cloud-focused and software-defined storage roles offering the most flexibility. On-site requirements are more common for roles tied to physical data centers or sensitive regulated environments.
How do I move up to a mid level storage engineer role?
Moving from entry level into a mid level storage engineer role takes deliberate skill-building over several years. Focus on deepening expertise in storage platforms like NetApp, Pure Storage, or cloud object storage, then take on projects with real ownership rather than just supporting senior engineers. Demonstrating that you can troubleshoot independently, document your work clearly, and deliver reliable outcomes is what signals readiness for a mid level title.
Which industries hire the most mid level storage engineers?
Mid Level storage engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Retail, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors tend to operate large, business-critical data environments that generate constant demand for engineers who can manage capacity, performance, and availability at scale without needing senior-level supervision on every task.