Mainframe Storage Administrator (Infrastructure Engineer Staff - Lead)

Job Posting End Date

10-19-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

The role focuses on maintaining the mainframe environment by managing DASD and VTS equipment, ensuring data replication for disaster recovery, and conducting daily backups using Safeguarded Copy software. It includes participating in incident management and root cause analysis, supporting junior team members, and engaging in bi-annual disaster recovery exercises, with additional technical responsibilities as needed.

- Ensure health of the mainframe environment by managing DASD and VTS equipment. Monitor utilization trends and take corrective action as needed. Ensure data replication is running between data centers for disaster recovery purposes. Work closely with hardware vendor to install new storage equipment and to upgrade firmware.

- Use Safeguarded Copy software on DASD to create daily data back-ups for Isolated Recovery. These data back-ups will be utilized to restore production in the event of a cyber-attack.

- Participate in major/significant incidents affecting the mainframe, focusing on return-to-service, and then performing group root cause analysis and future problem prevention.

- Provide support for less experienced team members working break/fix tickets and review their work as needed.

- Participate in Disaster Recovery exercises on a bi-annual basis.

- Primary assignment will be DASD and VTS, but other technical areas will be assigned to maintain AEP’s mainframe environment.

What We’re Looking For:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field is required.

10 years of relevant work experience is required.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field is required.

12 years of relevant work experience required.

An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.

- 10+ years of experience with mainframe systems - Expert knowledge supporting mainframe storage (4+ years)

- Knowledge of other mainframe software & components, such as DB2, MQ Series, Mainframe WAS, Shadow, Endevor, CICS, COBOL, QMF, CDC, RACF, T-Rex, TMON for CICS, OPC, sFTP, JCL, ThruPut Manager, Omegamon, z/Secure, TCP/IP, IBM System Automation tool, z/OS, ACC, DRS, VPS, SMS, SKLM, ITOM, HOD, PComm.

- Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills

What you will get:

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

SP20-009

$112,869.00-146,730.50 USD

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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