Senior Mainframe Storage Specialist

Who We AreAt Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission‑critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities. The Role As a Zseries storage Engineer at Kyndryl, you will be responsible for leading, building and supporting the zSeries Storage hardware and software infrastructure. You'll solve complex problems and identify potential future issues across the spectrum of platforms and services. You’ll be at the forefront of new technology and modernization, working with some of our biggest clients – which means some of the biggest in the world. There’s never a typical day, because no two projects are alike. You’ll manage systems data for clients and provide day‑to‑day solutions and security compliance. You’ll oversee a queue of assignments and work directly with technicians, prioritizing tickets to deliver the best solutions to our clients. Perform a Technical Project Management role for large zSeries infrastructure deployment and evergreening projects Set up automation to reduce manual interventions in the Storage infrastructure Test new software and exploit functionality Consolidate and reduce infrastructure complexity Risk and cost management Ensure Service Quality Targets are met for offered platform services Business stakeholder management and vendor liaison and management zSeries Storage hardware / software design, configuration, testing, implementation and support You'll also get the chance to share your expertise by recommending modernization options, identifying new business opportunities, and cultivating relationships with other teams and stakeholders. Who You Are You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. 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. Required Technical and Professional Expertise zSeries Storage Management / Engineering background preferred or equivalent level experience Working and partnering with vendors (e.g. IBM, DELL, Broadcom) Supporting and/or leading technical management of large infrastructure deployment projects Experience supporting large‑scale enterprise IT environment and embedded controls within change, incident, and problem management processes Experience with Agile working practices and tooling Experience and awareness of security, audit, risk and compliance within enterprise IT environment Personal skills: ability to work under pressure to deadlines; strong work ethic; collaborating with others and building a network; strong interpersonal skills; ability to pitch communications to a variety of stakeholders Hardware Technical Skills IBM DS8K disk hardware installation design, upgrade and support skills including DSCLI scripting and familiarity with HMC GUI IBM Virtual tape solutions (TS 's / GRID), implementation, management and support Disk replication protocols and products such as IBM PPRC & Global Mirror, or equivalent Broadcom (Brocade) and / or CISCO MDS … FICON / FIBRE switches SAN implementation and support. Software Technical Skills IBM core knowledge: z / OS, TSO, SDSF, JCL, IDCAMS, IWS IBM storage knowledge: DFHSM, DFDSS, ICKDSF, DFSMS (inc DFRMM & OAM), TDMF, GDPS, CSM Broadcom (CA): CA1Tivoli Advanced Catalog Manager (TACM) Additional optional knowledge: zSeries Systems Programming concepts and technologies; Awareness of Network technologies and Dark Fibre concepts; Awareness of newer or emerging technologies; Experience of data centre migrations; Knowledge of GKLM, Spectrum Control and Storage insights and API exploitation; Knowledge of Ansible Automation Platform (AAP), GitHub, Jenkins; Programming / scripting languages: Rexx, Python, YAML; Transparent Cloud Tiering (TCT) Leadership & Teamwork Support for Storage teams for normal operation, migration and infrastructure transformation projects. Working collaboratively with peers across domains / disciplines and with vendors / partners to deliver high quality solutions. Working with an Agile mentality, rapid delivery iterated with features and components through the solution development lifecycle. Customers / Stakeholders investigation and implementation of new technologies to deliver solutions with optimal TCO for the organisation whilst meeting core business requirements. Architecture and engineering design activity to support business and domain requirements. Production of high‑quality supporting documentation for all engineered solutions for operational consumption. Diversity and Inclusion Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it's how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. Benefits With state‑of‑the‑art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well‑being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company‑wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non‑profit organizations. 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