Site Reliability Engineering Professional (z/OS zVM - Storage admin)

Introduction
At IBM work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible.
Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems? If so lets talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Completes backup and recovery data migration storage allocation connectivity and storage reporting requests.
• Creates removes and expands file systems and volumes.
• Provides SAN switch director monitoring configuration and support.
• Works with senior peers to develop change management procedures.
• Creates and maintains documentation.
• Creates investment proposals and presents concepts during team meetings.
• Provides assistance with system solution design.
• May require rotating 24×7 on-call support responsibility as well as weekend support

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Basic knowledge of operating systems and systems administration concepts
• Deep Experience with IBM z/OS IBM z/VM IBM DS8000 DASD (CKD & FCP formatting) FICON and VTS (virtual tape) is required
• Demonstrated ability to learn new concepts and technologies as well as a personal commitment to stay current with latest technology concepts
• Good problem-solving analytical and critical thinking skills
• Identifies and resolves less clearly defined problems using established procedures and/or protocols as guidelines

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Deep Experience with IBM z/OS IBM z/VM IBM DS8000 DASD (CKD & FCP formatting) FICON and VTS (virtual tape) is required
• Demonstrated ability to learn new concepts and technologies as well as a personal commitment to stay current with latest technology concepts
• Good problem-solving analytical and critical thinking skills