Mainframe Storage Consultant

Req ID: 372245

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Mainframe Storage Consultant to join our team in Buffalo, New York (US-NY), United States (US).

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is a hybrid role. Candidates must live in, or live a commutable distance from Buffalo, New York.

The role involves managing the disk space on the mainframe, including all facets of storage management -- install/ remove/ upgrade/ update/ restore/ provision/ etc.

Responsibilities

• Day to day support of the environment, such as daily health checks, checking the incident queue and resolving any problems,
• Raising changes and implementing addition capacity
• Configure storage, install and maintain software, monitor, and sustain the storage in databases, VSAM files, work and sort space to allow the proper processing. CA Disk Sysprog and disk space management activities -- install, test, evaluate storage space and manage additional requests for disk space
• z/OS hardware planning, IODF, LPAR, HMC configuration & management and associated activities
• Administer and execute all backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and related capabilities.
• Install, maintain, and upgrade any product in a mainframe z/OS environment using mainframe SMP/E and zOSMF
• Volume space and capacity management and performing disaster recovery drills as needed
• Coordinate across support teams to quickly resolve disruptions, performs root cause analysis, and takes preventative measures
• Use mainframe automation tools for management of disk and storage space e.g. Netview, SA, CA-OPs etc. or any other relevant tools
• Automate manual interventions in the Storage infrastructure
• Provide zSeries storage hardware/software design, configuration, implementation and support

Required Skill

• Mainframe storage monitoring tool expertise
• Strong z/OS Concepts

Required Experience

• 10+ years of experience with a combination of the following:
  • IBM - DS8K disk hardware installation and upgrade, DSCLI knowledge, GDPS, PPRC Metro, DFHSM / DFDSS / ICKDSF, and/or zOS IODF
  • EMC DLM virtual tape hardware installation and upgrade, and/or DLM configuration
  • CA1, Vantage, and/or Disk skill set
  • TS7720 and DS8870 storage support, Grid and PPRC, SMS, and/or RMM customization

Preferred Experience

• Broadcomm (Brocade) DCX or FICON
• zOS JCL / Job scheduling
• TDMFS skill set

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About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation.

Compensation and Benefits

The starting pay range for this hybrid role is $106,575-$142,100. This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k program with company match, and more.

NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.