zSeries Storage Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious financial services client is seeking an experienced zSeries Storage Engineer for a 6-month remote contract. This role involves leading zSeries infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with security audits, and managing technical specifications across enterprise environments. Ideal candidates will have a robust technical background paired with strong communication skills to engage with stakeholders and manage vendor relationships effectively.

Qualifications

• Strong background in zSeries Storage Engineering or equivalent.
• IBM DS8K and DELL DLM expertise essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support zSeries Storage infrastructure.
• Manage technical projects and deployments.
• Ensure service quality and compliance with internal security.

Skills

zSeries Storage Engineering

IBM DS8K hardware expertise

DELL DLM support knowledge

Brocade DCX configuration

Proficiency in IBM z/OS systems

Agile methodologies experience

Programming: Rexx, Python, YAML

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

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Our prestigious financial services client is seeking an experienced zSeries Storage Engineer to join their infrastructure team on an initial 6-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on enterprise-level systems, supporting mission-critical environments and driving large-scale infrastructure initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support zSeries Storage hardware and software infrastructure across enterprise environments
• Perform technical project management for zSeries infrastructure deployments and evergreening projects
• Design, configure, test, and implement IBM zSeries storage solutions
• Automate storage infrastructure tasks to reduce manual effort
• Liaise and manage vendor relationships (e.g., IBM, DELL, Broadcom)
• Manage risk and cost associated with infrastructure services
• Support ITIL-aligned change, incident, and problem management processes
• Ensure service quality and compliance with internal security, audit, and risk requirements
• Collaborate with stakeholders across business and technology teams

Required Experience & Skills:

Technical Experience:

• Strong background in zSeries Storage Engineering or equivalent experience
• IBM DS8K disk hardware expertise (installation, DSCLI scripting, HMC GUI)
• DELL DLM virtual tape (VTE, Data Domain) support knowledge
• Broadcom (Brocade) DCX hardware, FICON/FIBRE configuration, SanNav
• Proficiency in IBM z/OS systems: TSO, SDSF, JCL, IDCAMS, IWS
• Storage tools: DFHSM, DFDSS, ICKDSF, DFSMS (incl. OAM), TDMF, GDPS, CSM
• Familiarity with software such as CA1, CA Vantage, CA Disk, T-Rex, Rocket CR+, Interchip RTD

Process & Project Management:

• Agile methodologies and tooling experience
• Proven record in managing infrastructure projects at enterprise scale
• Understanding of embedded controls within change and incident frameworks

Personal Attributes:

• Strong work ethic and ability to work under pressure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative mindset with stakeholder management experience
• Ability to communicate technical details across various audiences
• Knowledge of dark fibre and network technologies
• Experience with data centre migrations
• Programming: Rexx, Python, YAML

Additional Info:

• Location: Remote (must be UK-based and eligible to work in the UK)
• Duration: 6 months initially with potential for extension
• Rate: Competitive, Inside IR35

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If you're a motivated and technically proficient zSeries Storage Engineer with the expertise to support and enhance enterprise storage infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.