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The IBM Technology Expert Labs organization is looking for an IBM Geographically Dispersed Parallel Sysplex (IBM GDPS®) Delivery Consultant with expertise in IBM Z, zOS and Storage technology and products to lead and deliver pre-sales and post-sales client engagements that enable the adoption of IBM GDPS®.
Ideal candidates will have demonstrated a successful history of implementing IBM GDPS® engagements, be familiar with sysplex architectural methods, can independently assess IT infrastructures, evaluate gaps in best practices and create IBM GDPS® solution recommendations for client environments while displaying excellent collaboration and communication with Clients, Sellers, Business Partners and Colleagues by delivering reports to clients.
You will be responsible for developing and delivering IBM GDPS® solution design, architecture, and implementation of IBM GDPS® solutions which may include:
· Setting up, configuring and cloning z/OS LPARs
· Configuring and customizing GDPS® functional capabilities
· Designing and customizing NetView automation, REXX and JCL to support IBM GDPS® environment.
· Assisting with customer IBM GDPS® deployment testing
· Providing technical guidance and skills transfer to customer personnel for IBM GDPS® related topics.
· Producing planning and implementation reports and documentation.
· Installation, configuration, testing and maintenance of IBM Z operating system, subsystem, and related Z software
· 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 Geographically Dispersed Parallel Sysplex (GDPS®). Strong z/OS, Parallel Sysplex, Networking and Automation skills are needed.
You will work with customers and IBM Sales and Business Partners to position, scope, and delivery of IBM GDPS® which is a collection of system recovery offerings on the IBM Z® platform, each of which uses services, clustering technologies, and server and storage replication and automation. Candidates should be comfortable with client interaction.
Required Professional and Technical Expertise:
1 year of experience with:
- IBM Systems Z hardware
- Project management and the ability to collaborate across teams
- Candidate should be self-organized, eager to learn with strong sense of analysis & troubleshooting skills
- Strong demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
- Readiness up to travel 30% travel annually.
Preferred Professional and Technical Expertise:
1 year of experience with:
- z/OS system programming
- Basic RACF knowledge
- z/VM system programming
- Linux on z Systems administration
- One or all of:
- Networking skills especially TCP/IP knowledge
- Automation provisioning
- Storage management experience using DFSMS
- Ability to lead customer technical workshops
- Customer facing communications, requirements analysis, documentation, and report presentations.
- SMP/E, Assembler, JCL, REXX and CLIST knowledge
- Knowledge of IBM’s GDPS® portfolio.
- English: Fluent
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