Platform Systems Admin

BMC Software, Inc.; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 2,415,000 - 3,267,000; Full time

Job summary

BMC Software, Inc. in Pune, India (Hybrid) seeks a senior storage systems engineer to install, test, and support IBM/AMI storage subsystems and BMC AMI Storage products. You will monitor capacity, implement hardware/software changes, maintain backups, and coordinate with vendors and R&D to ensure data integrity.

Required 8+ years in storage, with TSO/ISPF, DFSMShsm/DFSMSdss, and VM storage familiarity; strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) or more years of systems storage experience with IBM/Dell/Hitachi storage subsystems.
• Expert knowledge of IBM DFSMShsm, DFSMSdss, DFSMSdfp and related utilities.
• Experience managing a complex IBM SMS and non-SMS environment.
• Familiarity with z/VM storage and VM mini-disks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, implement, maintain, and support storage management products.
• Monitor storage capacity to ensure cost-effective utilization.
• Provide hardware and software configurations to meet R&D needs.
• Maintain backups and data integrity; resolve issues with vendors.
• Collaborate with R&D and Mainframe teams to ensure compatibility.
• Develop documentation and transfer knowledge to peers.

Skills

Storage management

IBM DFSMShsm

z/VM familiarity

TSO/ISPF

Data backup

Tools

DFSMSdss

AMI BMC Storage

IBM DFSMS

DFSMShsm

ZFS

Job description

Description and Requirements

CA-SW

Hybrid: #LI-Hybrid

BMC empowers nearly 80% of the Forbes Global 100 to accelerate business value, faster than humanly possible. Our industry-leading portfolio unlocks human and machine potential to drive business growth, innovation, and sustainable success. BMC does this in a simple and optimized way by connecting people, systems, and data that power the world’s largest organizations so they can seize a competitive advantage.

JOB DUTIES

• Installs, tests, implements, maintains, enhances, interfaces and supports storage management products such as IBM DFSMS, IBM DFSMShsm, BMC AMI Storage software subsystems, and infrastructure applications and/or associated facilities.
• Monitor and maintain installed storage capacity to insure efficient, cost-effective utilization.
• Provide for hardware and software configurations to meet R&D requirements.
• Maintain system and data backup copies to protect BMC against loss of data and maintain data integrity.
• Perform problem analysis and work with IBM & OEM vendors to resolve problems on all supported subsystems.
• Communicate effectively with R&D users and management.
• Work with Mainframe Technical Services team to test operating system and program products to insure compatibility with vendor-supplied changes.
• Develops documentation and provides knowledge transfer to peers.
• Participating in project teams as subject matter expert, relating to the support of existing technologies and the selection and implementation of new technologies.
• Participate in vendor early ship/early support programs as needed.
• Implement new hardware and software technologies as required.
• Participate in BMC beta/early ship/early support programs whenever possible and feasible.
• Support BMC disaster recovery/business continuity programs as directed.

Required (Minimum) Qualifications:

• Eight (8) or more years’ experience with one or more of the following is required: IBM DS89xx/DS88xx, Dell/EMC and Hitachi Data Systems disk storage systems, IBM TS77xx and Dell/EMC DLm virtual tape subsystems, Brocade or IBM storage directors.
• Expert knowledge of and proficiency with IBM products and utilities, such as DFSMShsm, DFSMSdss, DFSMSdfp, USS ZFS, IBM disk and tape management utilities; prefer strong experience with AMI BMC Storage products.
• Experience with managing a complex IBM SMS and non-SMS environment.
• Familiarity with z/VM mini-disks and z/VM storage infrastructure is a plus.

Other qualifications:

• Eight (8) or more years of systems support background, including a working knowledge of using SMP/E to apply IBM maintenance.
• Proficient with TSO, CLIST, REXX, Phyton and ISPF.
• Proficient with cloud storage (e.g. IBM Transparent Cloud Tiering) and object storage systems, including AMI Cloud and Dell/EMC ObjectScale is a plus.
• Knowledge of and proficiency with installation, configuration and maintenance processes.
• Ability to remain calm, cordial, and effective during the resolution of time critical system interruptions/difficulties/failures.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Thorough problem-solving skills, a demonstrated ability to work issues to resolution, and independent work habits.

Our commitment to you!

BMC’s culture is built around its people. We have 6000+ brilliant minds working together across the globe. You won’t be known just by your employee number, but for your true authentic self. BMC lets you be YOU!

BMC is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, age, sex, creed, color, religion, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, disabled veteran or status as a protected veteran. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, visit the accommodation request page.

BMC Software maintains a strict policy of not requesting any form of payment in exchange for employment opportunities, upholding a fair and ethical hiring process.

At BMC we believe in pay transparency and have set the midpoint of the salary band for this role at 2,841,000 INR. Actual salaries depend on a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training, licensure, and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

The salary listed is just one component of BMC's employee compensation package. Other rewards may include a variable plan and country specific benefits.

We are committed to ensuring that our employees are paid fairly and equitably, and that we are transparent about our compensation practices.

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