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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Mainframe FICON SAN Engineer - **Company:** CDA, LLC - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $135,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Unix, Command-Line Interface, Perl (Programming Language), Fiber Channel over Ethernet, Firmware, IBM Parallel Sysplex, IBM Mainframe, Python (Programming Language), Mainframes, Scripting, Data Management - **Published:** June 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=141a399bd6dea5ce ## About the Role Do you have a valid CCP Data Engineer certification?, Do you have experience in UNIX?, The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with FICON SAN management, Fibre Channel, FCoE, SAN directors, FOS command-line administration, SANnav Management Portal, GDPS, PPRC connectivity, and storage replication support., * Strong experience administering FICON SAN environments. * Hands-on experience with Fibre Channel, FCoE, and enterprise SAN networking. * Strong knowledge of SAN directors. * Experience with director models such as, * Strong FOS command-line administration experience. * Experience with SANnav Management Portal. * Experience supporting large SAN environments with multiple directors and logical switches. * Knowledge of FICON fabrics supporting IBM mainframe platforms. * Experience supporting SAN connectivity for enterprise storage and tape systems. * Strong troubleshooting skills across SAN, FICON, storage replication, and connectivity issues. Preferred Skills * Experience with IBM z15 and z16 mainframe environments. * Experience with enterprise storage arrays. * Experience with enterprise tape environments. * Knowledge of GDPS environments. * Experience with PPRC connectivity administration. * Experience supporting Metro Mirror and regional replication fabrics. * Experience with SX6 blades for storage replication. * Scripting experience with Python, Perl, or similar languages for SAN automation. * Ability to automate repetitive FOS command-line tasks. Technical Environment * IBM z15 and z16 Mainframes * Enterprise Storage Arrays * Enterprise Tape Systems * X6 and X7 SAN Directors * SAN256B-7, SAN512B-6, and SAN512B-8 Directors * FICON Fabrics * Fibre Channel and FCoE * SX6 Replication Blades * SANnav Management Portal * Brocade FOS Command Line * GDPS and PPRC Replication Connectivity Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is a senior-level SAN Engineer with deep experience in mainframe FICON SAN operations and enterprise director-class environments. This individual should be comfortable working from the command line, supporting complex SAN fabrics, troubleshooting replication connectivity, and collaborating with mainframe and storage teams in a mission-critical infrastructure environment. Work Authorization Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. H1B sponsorship and C2C arrangements are not supported unless otherwise approved by the client. ## Description * Administer and support enterprise SAN fabrics supporting mainframe FICON environments. * Manage director-class SAN platforms, including X6 and X7 environments. * Support large-scale SAN deployments with multiple logical switches. * Perform SAN zoning, configuration, troubleshooting, monitoring, and performance analysis. * Support FICON connectivity for IBM z15 and z16 mainframe environments. * Manage SAN infrastructure supporting enterprise storage arrays and tape systems. * Support storage replication fabrics using SX6 blades. * Administer Metro Mirror and regional replication connectivity. * Support PPRC connectivity in a GDPS environment. * Utilize FOS command-line tools for SAN administration and troubleshooting. * Leverage SANnav Management Portal for monitoring and operational visibility. * Collaborate with mainframe, storage, network, and infrastructure teams on changes, incidents, and upgrades. * Participate in SAN maintenance, firmware planning, configuration validation, and change execution. * Identify opportunities to automate routine SAN administration tasks through scripting. ## Related Videos - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [".Net is too slow" was not an option](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100176-net-is-too-slow-was-not-an-option) - [JavaScript? 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