z/OS Mainframe Storage Consultant

Req ID: 351480 Competitive salary | UK: hybrid: remote + Sheffield At NTT DATA, we know that with the right people on board, anything is possible. The quality, integrity, and commitment of our employees are key factors in our company’s growth, market presence and our ability to help our clients stay a step ahead of the competition. By hiring the best people and helping them grow both professionally and personally, we ensure a bright future for NTT DATA and for the people who work here. NTT DATA is currently looking for a z/OS Mainframe Storage Consultant (hybrid working) for our growing team in the UK. Overview The z/OS Mainframe Storage Consultant is responsible for leading, building and supporting the zSeries Storage hardware and software infrastructure in one of the largest z/OS environments globally. Role responsibilities Perform a Technical Project Management role for large zSeries infrastructure deployment and evergreening projects zSeries Storage hardware / software design, configuration, testing, implementation and support Setup automation to reduce manual interventions in the Storage infrastructure Test new software and exploit functionality Consolidate and reduce infrastructure complexity Risk and Cost Management Ensure Service Quality Targets are met for offered platform services Business stakeholder management Vendor liaison and management Skills Mandatory: The successful candidate will ideally have multiple years of z/OS systems experience, specifically within Mainframe Storage (mainly IBM products) Day to day support around products used in day to day activities Understanding of CA Products - Vantage, CA Disk, CA Allocate Demonstrable experience with Storage platforms in Object area, with experience in Dell EMC ECS, NetApp StorageGrid, Veritas Enterprise Vault, OpenText InfoArchive, Cloudian, VAST, Scality, IBM COS, or Pure Hardware support knowledge - channel troubleshooting. Mid-level knowledge IWS to analyse housekeeping schedules Experience working within an Agile environment Automation scripting with API (using scripting languages such as Ansible, Python etc.) Maintain "can do" attitude and stay positive towards challenges Ability in working under pressure and flexible in work scheduling with colleagues in different time zones Nice to have: Experience with AWS, GCP, MS Azure, NAS, SAN and backup Knowledge and experience in tools like JIRA, Confluence, Ansible T REX and RTD OAM - Object Access MethodWork setup Work setup: Hybrid work setup: remote + on client site (Sheffield) Benefits Our people are the most critical component of our long-term success and their health and wellbeing are our priority. You will enjoy a comprehensive, locally competitive benefits package. 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. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D. Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. 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