zSeries Storage Engineer - #1774683

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Series Storage Engineer Remote (UK-based) | ️ 6-Month Initial Contract | Inside IR35 Sector: Financial ServicesOur prestigious financial services client is seeking an experienced z

Series Storage Engineer to 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 z

Series Storage hardware and software infrastructure across enterprise environments

Perform technical project management for z

Series infrastructure deployments and evergreening projects

Design, configure, test, and implement IBM z

Series 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 z

Series Storage Engineering or equivalent experienceIBM 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, SanNavProficiency in IBM z/OS systems: TSO, SDSF, JCL, IDCAMS, IWSStorage tools: DFHSM, DFDSS, ICKDSF, DFSMS (incl. OAM), TDMF, GDPS, CSMFamiliarity with software such as CA1, CA Vantage, CA Disk, T-Rex, Rocket CR+, Interchip RTDProcess & 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):z

Series Systems Programming familiarity

Knowledge of dark fibre and network technologiesIBM Virtual Tape (TS7700) awareness

Experience with data centre migrations

Tools & automation: GKLM, Spectrum Control, Ansible, GitHub, JenkinsProgramming: Rexx, Python, YAMLAdditional 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 IR35Apply NowIf you're a motivated and technically proficient z

Series Storage Engineer with the expertise to support and enhance enterprise storage infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.