z/OS Systems Hardware Engineer

NTT DATA; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company based in London seeks a z/OS Systems Hardware candidate to support and maintain its Mainframe Processor estate. Responsibilities include upgrading hardware, troubleshooting incidents, and strong communication skills are essential. The ideal candidate will have extensive mainframe hardware support experience and knowledge of z/OS. Benefits include a comprehensive locally competitive package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of mainframe hardware support and configuration is essential.
• Knowledge of the latest IBM z processor generations is required.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate complex information.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the UK Mainframe Processor estate.
• Upgrade the UK Mainframe estate to the next generation of IBM Processor.
• Provide out-of-hours support for hardware changes.

Skills

Mainframe hardware support

z/OS

Problem determination skills

Communication skills

Tools

HMC

JCL

SDSF

Job description

Thez/OS Systems Hardware candidate should have technical, domain level and specialist skills to ensure that all the 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
• Updating PR/SM definitions via HMC

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

• Must have extensive experience of mainframe hardware support and configuration. This is essential to the role
• Must have knowledge of z/OS, HMC, HCD, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, JCL, CHPID Mapping tool, JES2
• Must have knowledge of the latest IBMz processor generations z14, z15, z16
• Must have Sysplex and Coupling Facility knowledge
• Troubleshooting for day-to-day incidents and problems records.
• Must have excellent problem determination skills and be a true team player.
• You will be required to provide out-of-hours support for the implementation of hardware changes and support for other projects requiring hardware expertise
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills; an ability to communicate with impact, ensuring complex information is articulated in a meaningful way to wide and varied audiences
• Build effective networks across business areas, developing relationships based on mutual trust and encouraging others to do the same
• Have some experience of creating and deploying comprehensive business/operating plans which consistently deliver desired results
• A comprehensive understanding of risk management and proven experience of ensuring own and others' compliance with relevant regulatory processes

In addition to the details listed above, the ideal candidate should have the following complimentary skills (although these are 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 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. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo. Visit us at us.nttdata.com.

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