Z Lab Services Storage Consultant
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**Introduction****Your Role and Responsibilities**The IBM Systems Lab Services organization is looking for an IBM Geographically Dispersed Parallel Sysplex (IBM GDPS®) IT Management Consultant with expertise in IBM Z and Storage technology and products to lead and deliver pre-sales and post-sales client engagements that enable the adoption of IBM GDPS®.**Responsibilities**You will be responsible for developing and delivering IBM GDPS® solution design, architecture, and implementation of IBM GDPS® solutions which may include:- Setting up, configuring and cloning z/OS LPARs- Configuring and customizing GDPS® functional capabilities- Designing and customizing NetView automation, REXX and JCL to support IBM GDPS® environment.- Assisting with customer IBM GDPS® deployment testing- Providing technical guidance and skills transfer to customer personnel for IBM GDPS® related topics.- Producing planning and implementation reports and documentation.- Installation, configuration, testing and maintenance of IBM Z operating system, subsystem, and related Z software- Other technical tasks as necessary to accomplish successful customer outcomesThis role requires a strong knowledge of the IBM Systems Z hardware and software ecosystem, focusing on IBM Geographically Dispersed Parallel Sysplex (GDPS®). Strong z/OS, Parallel Sysplex, Networking and Automation skills are needed.**Required Technical and Professional Expertise****3+ years' experience working with**:- z/OS High Availability technology and capabilities including Parallel Sysplex (eg: GRS, Coupling Facilities and Sysplex Failure Management)- z/VM system programming & Linux on z Systems administration- Copy Services technology including Metro Mirror, Global Mirror and z/OS Global Mirror (plus FlashCopy Software replication (IBM InfoSphere Replication Server for DB2, IMS and/or VSAM on z/OS (GDPS®/Active-Active only)Successfully delivering IBM Z projects and/or architecting and planning infrastructures for customer's data centers**3+ years' experience in**:- Customer facing communications, requirements analysis, documentation, and report presentations.- Project management and the ability to collaborate across teams globally- Networking skills especially TCP/IP knowledge- Tivoli System Automation and NetView- Storage management experience using DFSMS- Ability to lead customer technical workshops up to 20+ peopleStrong written and verbal communication skills- Readiness up to travel 20% travel annually- English: Fluent**Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise**- Knowledge or experience with GDPS®, PPRC and DR solution design and procedures- Practical SMP/E knowledge- Assembler, JCL, REXX and CLIST knowledge- IBM System Automation and Red Hat Ansible knowledge- Basic RACF knowledge**About Business Unit**What matters to you when you're looking for your next career challenge?Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities - where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust - where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.**About IBM**Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.**Location Statement**IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
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