156 applicants

Company

BMC Software · 7 hours ago

Sr Mainframe Storage Consultant

USA

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Works interactively with all project staff, both BMC internal and Customer.

Leads workshops and expert service engagements for smaller implementations that do not involve a project manager, thus managing the delivery fully with the client.

Performs complex analysis of customer projects based upon the SOW and delivery deadlines. Ensures customer is prepared and ready for agreed start dates and that all environments are ready for project implementation.

Performs and coordinates the Install, Configuration, Migration and Implementation activities of all z/OS Software changes, adhering to customer software delivery life cycle, all change controls and black-out periods.

Contributes to Customer ready design documentation to support all Functional requirements, Technical Solution Design, Test Strategy and Deployment Plans.

Advises on updates to the Project or Service Schedule to the PM, PL, SA or SDM.

Recognizes customer requests that fall outside scope of the SOW or any new opportunities and brings it to the attention of the PM/PL for further review.

Successfully moves Customer into production on the target BMC solution, transitioning the project to closure with both the customer and BMC teams.

Qualification

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Z/OS Systems ProgrammingHSM/FDR-ABR BackupZ/OS Operating SystemObject StorageMainframe Network/TCPIPInstallationConfigurationCloud Storage (AWS/Azure)Deployment LifecycleAutomation ToolsSMP/eRACFTape ManagementDR (Disaster Recovery)

Required

10+ relevant years mainframe technical experience as a z/OS Systems Programmer

3+ years with HSM/FDR-ABR back up experience with RTO and RPO knowledge

3+ years working in Services or projects, preferably Customer facing in a professional consultative capacity

Expert experience in z/OS Operating System and Program Product installs, SYSPLEX, system configurations, in large complex environments

Strong experience with SMP/e, testing and deployment strategies, problem determination and resolution

Architectural skills in SYSPLEX layout, system standard naming conventions and software distribution skills

Solid experience with Object storage on prem and in the cloud (AWS/Azure)

Solid experience in Mainframe Network/TCPIP/USS/SNA, RACF, SMS, Tape and Disk Storage

Consultative skills with customers, contractors when driving deliverables and setting priorities

A self-starter, willing to work without a net with a proven ability to meet assigned timelines with high quality, complete deliverables in unsupervised, often remote, situations

Willingness to mentor, share ideas and knowledge with other colleagues promoting best practices

Demonstrable experience of deployment lifecycle across multiple environments (Test, Dev, QA and Production)

Demonstrated success in building key relationships with Sales, Technical Support, Application Teams and Product Engineering