z/OS Systems Hardware Consultant

NTT DATA, Inc.; City Of London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join NTT DATA as a z/OS Systems Hardware Engineer, where you'll support a multi-LPAR, multi-site Sysplex environment. This role involves maintaining and upgrading the mainframe processor estate, and your extensive mainframe hardware experience will be crucial. Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package with a global leader in technology services.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of mainframe hardware support and configuration.
• Knowledge of z/OS, HMC, HCD, TSO/ISPF, SDSF.
• Excellent problem determination skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the UK Mainframe Processor estate.
• Upgrade the UK Mainframe estate to the next generation of IBM Processor.
• Build and activate IODF/IOCDS configurations.

Skills

Mainframe hardware support

Problem determination

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Tools

z/OS

HMC

TSO/ISPF

JCL

Job description

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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 Systems Hardware Engineer remotely for our growing team in the UK.

Job Description

The z/OS Systems Hardware Engineer should have technical, domain-level, and specialist skills to ensure that all Mainframe Processors are operated, maintained, and constantly upgraded as technology advances.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting and maintaining the UK Mainframe Processor estate within a multi-LPAR, multi-site Sysplex environment
• Upgrading the UK Mainframe estate to the next generation of IBM Processor
• Upgrading the Microcode levels on the Mainframe Processors, Coupling Facilities, HMCs, and TKEs
• Building and activating IODF/IOCDS configurations in support of changes to the Storage estate and other key projects

The ideal candidate for this role will have the below experience and qualifications:

• Extensive experience of mainframe hardware support and configuration. This is essential to the role
• Knowledge of z/OS, HMC, HCD, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, JCL, CHPID Mapping tool, JES2
• Knowledge of the latest IBM z processor generations z14, z15, z16
• Sysplex and Coupling Facility knowledge
• Troubleshooting for day-to-day incidents and problem records
• Excellent problem determination skills and being a true team player
• Availability for out-of-hours support for hardware changes and other projects requiring hardware expertise
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex information effectively
• Ability to build effective networks across business areas and foster mutual trust
• Experience in creating and deploying comprehensive business/operating plans
• Understanding of risk management and compliance with regulatory processes

In addition, the ideal candidate should have the following complementary skills (not essential):

• Automation, GDPS, Rexx, and CLIST skills
• Basic understanding of DWDM
• Knowledge of Disk/Tape infrastructure

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 global leader in business and technology services, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize, and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion annually in R&D to advance digital and societal progress. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem. Our services include consulting, data and AI, industry solutions, and application development and management. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo. Visit us at us.nttdata.com.

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