Job Description
Responsibilities
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Design and maintain I/O configurations.n
Support processor upgrades and CPC activations.n
Configure channels, control units, DASD, tape, and FICON infrastructure.n
Develop and maintain IOCDS definitions.n
Support data center relocations and site swaps.n
Coordinate hardware implementation activities.n
Validate production IPL readiness.n
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nYou’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.
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nRequired Technical and Skilled Expertise
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HCDn
IOCPn
IOCDS Generationn
FICON Architecturen
DASD Configurationn
Tape Infrastructuren
CPC Hardware Designn
IPL Planningn
Channel Path Managementn
Hardware Migration Planningn
GDPS Awarenessn
Disaster Recovery Configurationn
Microsoft Windows Server 2016/2019 implementation and management. VMware ESX experiencen
Public/private cloud management. Especially migration from onprem to cloud solutionn
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nPreferred Technical and Qualified Experience
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IBM Z Mainframe Hardware and I/O Configuration certification or equivalent experience.n
Solid experience with IBM HCD (Hardware Configuration Definition) and IOCP (Input/Output Configuration Program).n
Experience with FICON Director, SAN connectivity, and enterprise storage integration.n
Knowledge of IBM DASD technologies, including DS8000 and enterprise storage platforms.n
Experience supporting IBM Z CPC upgrades, PR/SM, LPAR configurations, and processor migrations.n
Familiarity with GDPS, disaster recovery planning, and high-availability solutions.n
Experience with z/OS IPL processes, HMC, and system activation procedures.