You will be responsible for developing and delivering IBM GDPS® solution design, architecture, and implementation of IBM GDPS® solutions which may include:
Setting up, configuring and cloning z/OS
Configuring and customizing GDPS® functional capabilities
Installation, configuration, testing
This role requires a strong knowledge of the IBM Systems Z hardware and software ecosystem, focusing on IBM Geographically Dispersed Parallel Sysplex (GDPS®). Strong z/OS, Parallel Sysplex, Networking and Automation skills are needed.
z/OS High Availability technology and capabilities including Parallel Sysplex
(eg: GRS, Coupling Facilities and Sysplex Failure Management)
z/VM system programming & Linux on z Systems administration
Copy Services technology including
3+ years’ experience in:
Customer facing communications, requirements analysis, documentation, and report presentations.
Tivoli System Automation and NetView
Storage management experience using DFSMS
Ability to lead customer technical workshops up to 20+ people Candidate should be self-organized, eager to learn with strong sense of analysis & troubleshooting skills Strong written and verbal communication skills
English: Fluent
Preferred Professional and Technical Expertise:
Knowledge or experience with GDPS®, PPRC and DR solution design and procedures
Practical SMP/E knowledge
Assembler, JCL, REXX and CLIST knowledge
Ansible knowledge
Basic RACF knowledge