zSeries Storage Engineer

Job Title : zSeries Storage Engineer ?? Remote (UK-based) | ??? 6-Month Initial Contract | ?? Inside IR35 Sector : Financial Services 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

Desirable Skills (Not Mandatory) : zSeries Systems Programming familiarity Knowledge of dark fibre and network technologies IBM Virtual Tape (TS7700) awareness Experience with data centre migrations Tools & automation : GKLM, Spectrum Control, Ansible, GitHub, Jenkins 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

Apply Now 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.

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