MAINFRAME Infrastructure- IBM/ Z Storage Specialist

MAINFRAME Infrastructure- IBM/ Z Storage Specialist

Posted 2 weeks ago by Vallum Associates

£60 Per hour
Undetermined
Hybrid
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

Summary: The MAINFRAME Infrastructure- IBM/ Z Storage Specialist role in Sheffield involves managing and configuring mainframe storage solutions, with a focus on IBM storage controllers and disaster recovery systems. The position requires extensive technical knowledge and hands-on experience with various mainframe technologies and utilities. The role is hybrid, requiring three days of on-site work per week. The contract duration is for six months or more.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and configure mainframe storage solutions and hardware.
  • Support and configure IBM storage controllers and software.
  • Implement and manage IBM’s GDPS and PPRC for data replication and disaster recovery.
  • Support Dell Disk Library for Mainframe virtual tape technology.
  • Manage ICF catalog and TDMF configuration.
  • Utilize CA disk utilities and JCL for mainframe operations.
  • Oversee FICON/Network management.

Key Skills:

  • Comprehensive understanding of Mainframe Storage Management principles.
  • Extensive knowledge in the design and configuration of storage solutions.
  • Competence in IBM storage controllers and software.
  • Understanding of IBM’s GDPS and PPRC.
  • Experience with Dell Disk Library for virtual tape technology.
  • Knowledge of ICF catalog management and TDMF.
  • Proficiency in CA disk utilities and JCL.
  • Understanding of FICON/Network management.

Salary (Rate): £60.00/hr

City: Sheffield

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title: MAINFRAME Infrastructure- IBM/ Z Storage Specialist

Location: Sheffield, Hybrid- UK (3 days/week Onsite)

Duration: 6months+

Description

Technical Skills

  • Comprehensive understanding of Mainframe Storage Management principals
  • Extensive knowledge in the design of storage solutions and the configuration of storage hardware.
  • Comprehensive understanding of the mainframe operating systems
  • Fully competent in the configuration and support of the IBM range of storage controllers, both hardware and software
  • Comprehensive understanding of IBM’s GDPS and PPRC for data replication and disaster recovery.
  • Fully competent in the configuration and support of Dell Disk Library for Mainframe virtual tape technology
  • Comprehensive understanding of ICF catalog and management.
  • Competent in the configuration and support of TDMF.
  • Fully competent in the use of CA disk utilities for mainframe.
  • Competent in the use of JCL.
  • Extensive understanding of FICON/Network management

Priyanka Sharma

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