zSeries Storage Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Reading; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious financial services client in the UK is looking for an experienced zSeries Storage Engineer to join their infrastructure team on an initial 6-month contract. The role involves supporting mission-critical environments, leading zSeries storage hardware and software management, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates must be technically proficient with IBM and DELL storage solutions and demonstrate excellent project management skills.

Qualifications

• Strong background in zSeries Storage Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with IBM z/OS systems and storage tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support zSeries Storage hardware and software infrastructure.
• Manage technical projects for zSeries deployments.
• Automate storage tasks and manage vendor relationships.

Skills

IBM DS8K disk hardware expertise

DELL DLM virtual tape support knowledge

Agile methodologies

Programming: Rexx, Python, YAML

Collaboration and stakeholder management

Tools

IBM z/OS systems

Storage tools (DFHSM, DFDSS, etc.)

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.