IBM Z Storage Manager (Mainframe)

Alexander Mann Solutions; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in the UK seeks an experienced IBM Mainframe Storage Engineer to design, configure, and support storage solutions. The candidate will work with major vendors and lead infrastructure projects while ensuring project success with minimal risk to customers. Strong experience in IBM hardware and z/OS environments is essential. The firm values diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Enhanced maternity and adoption pay

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience setting up IBM Mainframe storage hardware.
• In-depth understanding of IBM z/OS environments.
• Familiarity with storage software and management tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and configure IBM Mainframe storage solutions.
• Lead storage-related infrastructure projects and collaborate across teams.
• Implement technologies while minimizing risk to customers.

Skills

IBM Mainframe attached storage hardware configuration

Support for IBM Mainframe z/OS environments

Change/Incident Management

Python

Ansible

Disaster Recovery concepts

Tools

SanNav

Putty

Jenkins

Job description

Overview

Technology teams in the UK work closely with our global businesses to help design and build digital services that allow our millions of customers around the world to bank quickly, simply and securely. They also run and manage our IT infrastructure, data centres and core banking systems that power the world\'s leading international bank. Our multi-disciplined teams include DevOps Engineers, IT Architects, Front and Back End Developers, Infrastructure specialists, Cyber experts, as well as Project and Programme managers. As an HSBC employee in the UK, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.

Responsibilities

• Performing IBM Mainframe (zSeries) Storage hardware / software design, configuration, testing, implementation and support
• Providing technical leadership / contribution, from an IBM Mainframe Storage perspective to cross team infrastructure projects, managing multiple concurrent requirements and challenges
• Working and partnering with vendors (e.g. IBM, DELL, Broadcom) to implement new technologies and functionality, as well as influence future design direction
• Delivering change activities to minimise risk of impact to customers, following appropriate testing and verification processes
• Collaborating across teams to drive standardisation and reduce complexity of the environment

Skills Required

• Hands on experience to configure and support IBM Mainframe attached storage hardware (IBM DS8000 and TS7700, DELL DLm 8500 and Brocade DCX\'s)
• In depth experience working on IBM Mainframe z/OS environments, and supporting storage software (IBM: IDCAMS, DFHSM, DFDSS, ICKDSF, DFSMS (inc OAM object storage), TDMF, CSM and GDPS, as well as Broadcom (CA): CA1, CA Vantage, CA Disk, CA Allocate, CA View, Endeavor)
• Good understanding of concepts related to: LPARs, Sysplex, Disaster recovery, Logical Corruption Protection, Fiber Channel, Evergreening and Change/Incident Management
• Should have familiarity with supporting tooling like SanNav, GKLM, Storage Control/Insights, and Putty
• Additional beneficial skills include Rexx, Python, APP (Ansible), Jenkins, Sort tooling, SMF/RMF knowledge and restful API exploitation.

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we\'re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

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