IBM IBM zInfrastructure Migration Expert - Delivery Consultant 

India, Karnataka, Bengaluru 

271792469

• Assessing As-Is Fujitsu application environment and architecture.
• Designing To-Be IBM Z application environment and architecture
• Evaluating gaps between As-Is and To-Be applications and designing migration strategy and planning.
• Providing technical guidance to migrate applications from As-Is to To-Be
• Planning and leading application migration PoC and migration implementation reports and documentation.
• Other technical tasks as necessary to accomplish successful customer outcomes

This role requires a strong knowledge of the IBM Systems Z hardware and software ecosystem, focusing on IBM Z application environment skills. Strong z/OS, middleware and language skills and Fujitsu MSP, middleware (AIM/DB,DC) and language skills are needed.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• 15+ years experience working with
• Must have exposure to modernizing Mainframe environment and applications by exploiting RESTful API, zOWE and enabling z/OS connect, Ansible, AI-OPS etc. Collaborating with engineering team for POCs and implementation
• Expert in construction technical solution design & development for new deals, leading RFS projects
• Handson experience in zCloud Integration Architect, design solutions for migrating on-prem Mainframe systems to zCloud datacentres
• Perform standard system programming activities like configuration, installation & maintenance using SMP/E, and vendor software installations in the mainframe environment
• Support customers with IBM Z hardware upgrades, connectivity (physical & logical) and software stack. Familiar with technology roadmap aligned with enterprise Architecture Blueprint.
• Support other team: storage management, performance tuning, capacity planning, security, networking, and operating procedures from zOS perspective
• Deep understanding of z/OS installation, configuration, and management & Deep Knowledge or experience in installing and configuration of IBM z Products. Deep Knowledge or experience with IBM Z DevOps solution, including Opensource.
• Complete MVS Product Administration Requests, MVS tasks for system recovery in DR Drills.
• Create I/O Configuration request on demand, Create zLINUX LPARS, SME in problem resolution – z/LINUX and z/OS
• Complete z/OS builds and supporting changes for Refresh projects, MVS tasks for LPAR decommissions, MVS tasks for LPAR builds, MVS tasks for CPU Swap Projects
• Process RMF, SMF & PCM data.
• Update and reassemble system exits, Maintain OMVS segments and zFS files.
• Provide zLINUX technical support.
• Perform /OS Upgrade Support, CPU Hardware Refresh, Perform IOGENs & Perform/Maintain Coupling Facility SYSPLEX
• Ability to optimize z/OS performance, including memory, CPU, and disk management.
• Knowledge of IBM mainframe hardware, including System z series
• Proficiency in tools for data migration, such as IBM’s Data Migration Manager or other third-party solutions.
• Knowledge of backup strategies and tools, such as IBM’s GDPS (Geographic Disaster Protection Solution).
• Understanding of mainframe networking protocols, including SNA (Systems Network Architecture) and TCP/IP
• Creation of architectural diagrams for hardware connectivity and port assignments to guide the Clients Data centre team in hardware installation
• Experience with configuring and troubleshooting network connections and communications between mainframes and other systems
• Participate in software(ISVs and zOS) deployments and various support functions as defined by the department manager
• Coordinate with Application Development/Support Team as required
• Coordinate with Infrastructure Support Team if needed
• Develop comprehensive architectural models and technical specifications.
• Should be well aware of emerging trends in mainframe technology and modernization practices.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Expertise across Infrastructure Architecture, modernization, Mainframe to Linux System re- hosting and System Programming, Platform support on large organisation(s) with deep business acumen Knowledge or experience with IBM Z DevOps solution, including Opensource
• Must be passionate to Mentor juniors on their technical career development path
• Experienced in Designing and Planning overall Datacentre migration strategy & Execution.
• Eg: Configured hardware features (e-Config) for zH/W, DASD and Tape storage
• Conversion Infra tool development knowledge
• Dynamic team player who is comfortable working in a small, but rapidly evolving environment.
• A passion for making a difference in their profession and the environment.
• If customers are Japanese, Japanese language skills would be an added advantage