Mainframe I/O Configuration

Job QualificationsJob Qualifications:

Youre good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, 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:

• 5+ years of strong experience in Mainframe I/O Configuration.

• Expertise in HCD (Hardware Configuration Definition).Strong knowledge of IOCP (Input/Output Configuration Program).

• Experience in IOCDS generation and activation.Strong understanding of FICON architecture and channel subsystem design.

• DASD configuration and enterprise storage management.Experience with tape infrastructure and tape management solutions.

• IBM Z CPC hardware design and configuration.z/OS IPL planning, execution, and support.

• Channel path management and optimization.Hardware migration planning and execution.

• Awareness of GDPS environments and concepts.Disaster recovery configuration and business continuity planning.

• Experience with Microsoft Windows Server 2016/2019 implementation, administration, and management.Hands-on experience with VMware ESXi administration and virtualization technologies.

• Public and private cloud management, including migration from on-premises environments to cloud-based solutions.

• Experience with Microsoft Active Directory administration and Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS).

• Vulnerability management, security compliance, and infrastructure hardening.

• Automation experience, including Infrastructure as Code (IaC) implementation and management

• Preferred Technical and Professional Experience:

• IBM Z Mainframe Hardware and I/O Configuration certification or equivalent practical experience.

• Strong experience with IBM HCD (Hardware Configuration Definition) and IOCP (Input/Output Configuration Program).

• Experience with FICON Directors, SAN connectivity, and enterprise storage integration.Knowledge of IBM DASD technologies, including DS8000 and other enterprise storage platforms.

• Experience supporting IBM Z CPC upgrades, PR/SM, LPAR configurations, and processor migrations.

• Familiarity with GDPS, disaster recovery planning, and high-availability solutions.

• Experience with z/OS IPL processes, HMC administration, and system activation procedures.

• Knowledge of Parallel Sysplex and multi-site mainframe environments.

• Experience with hardware migration planning and data center transformation projects.

• Familiarity with automation, scripting, and configuration management tools.Strong experience in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and cloud automation technologies.