z/OS Mainframe Storage Consultant

We are looking for a z/OS Mainframe Storage Consultant to lead, build, and support the zSeries Storage hardware and software infrastructure within one of the largest z/OS environments globally.

Role Responsibilities

• Perform a Technical Project Management role for large zSeries infrastructure deployment and evergreening projects
• Design, configure, test, implement, and support zSeries Storage hardware and software
• Set up automation to reduce manual interventions in the Storage infrastructure
• Test new software and exploit functionality
• Consolidate and reduce infrastructure complexity
• Conduct risk and cost management
• Ensure service quality targets are met for offered platform services
• Manage business stakeholder relationships
• Act as vendor liaison and manage vendor relationships

Mandatory Skills

• Multiple years of z/OS systems experience, specifically within Mainframe Storage (mainly IBM products)
• Day‑to‑day support for products used in daily activities
• Understanding of CA products: Vantage, CA Disk, CA Allocate
• Experience with storage platforms in Object area, such as 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
• Using IWS to analyze housekeeping schedules
• Experience working within an Agile environment
• Automation scripting with API using languages such as Ansible, Python, etc.
• Maintain a “can do” attitude and remain positive toward challenges
• Ability to work under pressure and flexible with colleagues in different time zones

Nice to Have

• Experience with AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure, NAS, SAN, and backup
• Knowledge of tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Ansible
• Experience with TREX and RTD
• Experience with OAM – Object Access Method

Work Setup

Hybrid: remote plus on client site in Sheffield.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive, locally competitive benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. For Pay Transparency information, please click here.

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