PTR Global · 7 hours ago
Infrastructure Engineer - Advanced
Plano, TX
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$65/hr - $75/hr
10+ years expPTR Global is seeking a skilled and motivated GDPS Implementation Engineer to join their Mainframe Engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, deployment, configuration, and support of IBM Geographically Dispersed Parallel Sysplex (GDPS) solutions, ensuring high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity for critical mainframe environments.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Design and implement GDPS solutions (Metro, Global Mirror, Metro Global Mirror, LCP, Test Copy Manager) to meet business RTO/RPO objectives
Install, configure, and maintain IBM Z NetView and IBM System Automation for z/OS as part of the GDPS automation stack
Configure and manage IBM DS8000 storage systems, including Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, FlashCopy, and Safeguarded Copy technologies
Develop and maintain GDPS scripts for automation of planned and unplanned actions, system recovery, and site switch scenarios
Monitor and troubleshoot GDPS environments using NetView panels, GDPS GUI, and Status Display Facility (SDF)
Participate in disaster recovery testing, failover/failback exercises, and continuous availability drills
Collaborate with storage, network, and mainframe teams to ensure end-to-end resiliency and compliance with regulatory requirements
Document configurations, procedures, and best practices for GDPS environments
Provide technical support and training to operations and support teams
Qualification
Required
10 plus years of experience with IBM mainframe environments, including z/OS, Parallel Sysplex, and data sharing
Hands-on experience with IBM GDPS solutions (Metro, Global Mirror, MGM, or LCP)
Strong knowledge of IBM Z NetView and IBM System Automation for z/OS
Experience with IBM DS8000 storage systems, including configuration of Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, FlashCopy, and Safeguarded Copy
Familiarity with IBM Z hardware management (HMC/SE, BCPii), LPAR management, and Capacity on Demand (CBU, OOCoD)
Scripting skills (REXX, NetView command language, or equivalent) for automation and recovery workflows
Understanding of disaster recovery concepts (RTO, RPO, consistency groups, failover/failback)
Experience with monitoring and alerting tools (NetView SDF, GDPS GUI, Health Checker)
Knowledge of cross-site connectivity technologies (FICON, FCP, channel extenders)
Familiarity with security and role-based access controls (RACF, ACF2)
Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Preferred
Experience with GDPS MGM4SITE in Mainframe Environments
Exposure to Logical Corruption Protection (LCP) and Testcopy Manager (TCM)
Experience with IBM TS7700 tape virtualization and replication
Familiarity with GDPS RESTful APIs and integration with external automation/orchestration tools
IBM or vendor certifications in mainframe, storage, or resiliency technologies
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K contributions
PTO
Sick leave
Other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities where you reside or work
Company
PTR Global
Engage with the largest Latina-owned IT & Professional staffing provider in the U.S.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase