Description
Division: Group Technology Services
Please note that this is a permanent position, and we do not offer freelance or contract arrangements for this role.
As a Mainframe Storage Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring efficient and secure storage management within our z/OS environment
Role Overview
As a Mainframe Storage Engineer, you will play a key role in managing and optimising storage operations within our z/OS environment. Your responsibilities will include:
* Administering IBM DS8000 storage systems and ensuring high availability.
* Designing and implementing backup and recovery strategies using GDPS.
* Planning for future storage capacity and performance needs.
* Ensuring data integrity and compliance with security protocols.
* Collaborating with Mainframe and cross-functional IT teams.
Mandatory Technical Requirements:
* Extensive hands-on experience with IBM DS8000.
* Proven expertise in GDPS (Geographically Dispersed Parallel Sysplex).
* Strong knowledge of z/OS storage architecture.
* Skills in capacity planning, performance tuning, and incident resolution.
* Familiarity with storage security standards.
Nice-to-Have Skills
* Experience with migrating Storage infrastructure.
* Knowledge of scripting languages such as REXX or Python.
Soft Skills
* Strong collaboration and communication abilities.
* Analytical mindset for storage optimisation.
* Clear written and verbal communication in English.
* Commitment to documentation and knowledge sharing.
Availability Please note that flexibility to work outside standard business hours is required. Production launches typically occur after 17:00 or on Saturdays, and participation in on-call rotations during nights and weekends is expected.
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