z/OS Mainframe Storage Consultant

NTT DATA; City Of London; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global innovator in business and technology services is seeking a z/OS Mainframe Storage Consultant to lead and support zSeries Storage infrastructure in the UK. The ideal candidate will have extensive z/OS systems experience and skills in technical project management, automation setup, and vendor management. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to work with a leading global employer.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Multiple years of z/OS systems experience, specifically in Mainframe Storage.
• Basic knowledge of IBM functions for storage.
• Mid-level troubleshooting knowledge of hardware support.

Responsibilities

• Perform Technical Project Management for zSeries infrastructure deployment.
• Setup automation to reduce manual interventions.
• Ensure Service Quality Targets for platform services are met.

Skills

z/OS systems experience

IBM functions for storage

CA Products - Vantage, CA Disk, CA Allocate

hardware support knowledge

IWS for housekeeping schedules

Job description

Req ID: 309876

Competitive salary | UK: Remote - occasionally Sheffield

At NTT DATA, we know that with the right people on board, anything is possible. The quality, integrity, and commitment of our employees are key factors in our company’s growth, market presence and our ability to help our clients stay a step ahead of the competition. By hiring the best people and helping them grow both professionally and personally, we ensure a bright future for NTT DATA and for the people who work here.

NTT DATA is currently looking for a z/OS Mainframe Storage Consultant for our growing team in the UK.

Overview

The z/OS Mainframe Storage Consultant is responsible for leading, building and supporting the zSeries Storage hardware and software infrastructure.

This role will carry out some or all of the following activities:

Role Responsibilities

• Perform a Technical Project Management role for large zSeries infrastructure deployment and evergreening projects
• Setup automation to reduce manual interventions in the Storage infrastructure
• Test new software and exploit functionality
• Consolidate and reduce infrastructure complexity
• Risk and Cost Management
• Ensure Service Quality Targets are met for offered platform services
• Business stakeholder management
• Vendor liaison and management
• zSeries Storage hardware / software design, configuration, testing, implementation and support

Skills

Mandatory:

• The successful candidate will ideally have multiple years of z/OS systems experience, specifically within Mainframe Storage
• Day to day support around products used in day to day activities
• Basic IBM functions for storage
• CA Products - Vantage, CA Disk, CA Allocate
• Hardware support knowledge - channel troubleshooting. Mid-level knowledge
• IWS to analyse housekeeping schedules

Nice to have:

• T REX and RTD
• OAM - Object Access Method

Benefits

Our people are the most critical component of our long-term success and their health and wellbeing are our priority. You will enjoy a comprehensive, locally competitive benefits package.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies.

NTT DATA is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.