Competitive salary UK: Remote - occasionally Sheffield
Posted 1 day ago by Applicable Limited
Req ID: 309878
Competitive salary UK: Remote - occasionally Sheffield
At NTT DATA, we know that with the right people on board, anything is possible. The quality, integrity, and commitment of our employees are key factors in our company's growth, market presence, and our ability to help our clients stay a step ahead of the competition. By hiring the best people and helping them grow both professionally and personally, we ensure a bright future for NTT DATA and for the people who work here.
NTT DATA is currently looking for a z/OS Systems Hardware Engineer remotely for our growing team in the UK.
Job DescriptionThe z/OS Systems Hardware candidate should have technical, domain-level, and specialist skills to ensure that all the Mainframe Processors are operated, maintained, and constantly upgraded as technology advances.
Your responsibilities will include:- Supporting and maintaining the UK Mainframe Processor estate within a multi-LPAR, multi-site Sysplex environment
- Upgrading the UK Mainframe estate to the next generation of IBM Processor
- Upgrading the Microcode levels on the Mainframe Processors, Coupling Facilities, HMCs, and TKEs
- Building and activating IODF/IOCDS configurations in support of changes to the Storage estate and other key projects
- Updating PR/SM definitions via HMC
- Extensive experience of mainframe hardware support and configuration. This is essential to the role
- Knowledge of z/OS, HMC, HCD, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, JCL, CHPID Mapping tool, JES2
- Knowledge of the latest IBM z processor generations z14, z15, z16
- Sysplex and Coupling Facility knowledge
- Experience troubleshooting day-to-day incidents and problems
- Excellent problem determination skills and being a true team player
- Ability to provide out-of-hours support for hardware changes and other projects requiring hardware expertise
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex information clearly
- Ability to build effective networks across business areas and develop trusting relationships
- Experience in creating and deploying comprehensive business/operating plans
- Understanding of risk management and ensuring compliance with regulatory processes
In addition, the following complementary skills are desirable but not essential:
- Automation, GDPS, Rexx, and CLIST skills
- OSA-ICC definition/configuration
- Basic understanding of DWDM
- Knowledge of Disk/Tape infrastructure
Our people are the most critical component of our long-term success, and their health and wellbeing are our priority. You will enjoy a comprehensive, locally competitive benefits package.
About NTT DATANTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation, and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo. Visit us at .