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We are currently seeking a Mainframe Storage Consultant to join our team in Buffalo, New York (US-NY), United States (US).
Job Description:- The role involves managing the disk space on the mainframe, including all facets of storage management – install/ remove/ upgrade/ update/ restore/ provision/ etc
- 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 Skills (10+ years):- IBM - DS8K disk hardware installation and upgrade, DSCLI knowledge, GDPS, PPRC Metro, DFHSM / DFDSS / ICKDSF, zOS IODF
- EMC DLM virtual tape hardware installation and upgrade, DLm configuration
- Broadcomm (Brocade) DCX OR FICON
- zOS JCL / Job scheduling
- CA1 / Vantage / Disk skill set
- TDMFS skill set
- TS7720 and DS8870 storage support, Grid and PPRC, SMS, RMM customization
- Experience in mainframe storage monitoring tool
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NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com
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