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Job Title: zSeries Storage Engineer
??Remote (UK-based)| ???6-Month Initial Contract| ??Inside IR35
Sector:Financial Services
Our prestigious financial services client is seeking an experiencedzSeries Storage Engineerto join their infrastructure team on an initial 6-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on enterprise-level systems, supporting mission-critical environments and driving large-scale infrastructure initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support zSeries Storage hardware and software infrastructure across enterprise environments
- Perform technical project management for zSeries infrastructure deployments and evergreening projects
- Design, configure, test, and implement IBM zSeries storage solutions
- Automate storage infrastructure tasks to reduce manual effort
- Liaise and manage vendor relationships (e.g., IBM, DELL, Broadcom)
- Manage risk and cost associated with infrastructure services
- Support ITIL-aligned change, incident, and problem management processes
- Ensure service quality and compliance with internal security, audit, and risk requirements
- Collaborate with stakeholders across business and technology teams
Required Experience & Skills:
Technical Experience:
- Strong background in zSeries Storage Engineering or equivalent experience
- IBM DS8K disk hardware expertise (installation, DSCLI scripting, HMC GUI)
- DELL DLM virtual tape (VTE, Data Domain) support knowledge
- Broadcom (Brocade) DCX hardware, FICON/FIBRE configuration, SanNav
- Proficiency in IBM z/OS systems: TSO, SDSF, JCL, IDCAMS, IWS
- Storage tools: DFHSM, DFDSS, ICKDSF, DFSMS (incl. OAM), TDMF, GDPS, CSM
- Familiarity with software such as CA1, CA Vantage, CA Disk, T-Rex, Rocket CR+, Interchip RTD
Process & Project Management:
- Agile methodologies and tooling experience
- Proven record in managing infrastructure projects at enterprise scale
- Understanding of embedded controls within change and incident frameworks
Personal Attributes:
- Strong work ethic and ability to work under pressure
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Collaborative mindset with stakeholder management experience
- Ability to communicate technical details across various audiences
Desirable Skills (Not Mandatory):
- zSeries Systems Programming familiarity
- Knowledge of dark fibre and network technologies
- IBM Virtual Tape (TS7700) awareness
- Experience with data centre migrations
- Tools & automation: GKLM, Spectrum Control, Ansible, GitHub, Jenkins
- Programming: Rexx, Python, YAML
Additional Info:
- Location:Remote (must be UK-based and eligible to work in the UK)
- Duration:6 months initially with potential for extension
- Rate:Competitive,Inside IR35
Apply Now
If you're a motivated and technically proficientzSeries Storage Engineerwith the expertise to support and enhance enterprise storage infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.
