Platform Systems Admin

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Job Duties

• Installs, tests, implements, maintains, enhances, interfaces and supports storage management products such as IBM DFSMS, IBM DFSMShsm, BMC AMI Storage software subsystems, and infrastructure applications and/or associated facilities.
• Monitor and maintain installed storage capacity to insure efficient, cost-effective utilization.
• Provide for hardware and software configurations to meet R&D requirements.
• Maintain system and data backup copies to protect BMC against loss of data and maintain data integrity.
• Perform problem analysis and work with IBM and OEM vendors to resolve problems on all supported subsystems.
• Communicate effectively with R&D users and management.
• Manage multiple, simultaneous tasks.
• Work with Mainframe Technical Services team to test operating system and program products to insure compatibility with vendor-supplied changes.
• Develops documentation and provides knowledge transfer to peers.
• Participating in project teams as subject matter expert, relating to the support of existing technologies and the selection and implementation of new technologies.
• Participate in vendor early ship/early support programs as needed.
• Implement new hardware and software technologies as required.
• Participate in BMC beta/early ship/early support programs whenever possible and feasible.
• Support BMC disaster recovery/business continuity programs as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Eight (8) or more years' experience with one or more of the following is required: IBM DS89xx/DS88xx, Dell/EMC and Hitachi Data Systems disk storage systems, IBM TS77xx and Dell/EMC DLm virtual tape subsystems, Brocade or IBM storage directors.
• Expert knowledge of and proficiency with IBM products and utilities, such as DFSMShsm, DFSMSdss, DFSMSdfp, USS ZFS, IBM disk and tape management utilities; prefer strong experience with AMI BMC Storage products.
• Experience with managing a complex IBM SMS and non-SMS environment.
• Familiarity with z/VM mini-disks and z/VM storage infrastructure is a plus.

Other Qualifications

• Eight (8) or more years of systems support background, including a working knowledge of using SMP/E to apply IBM maintenance.
• Proficient with TSO, CLIST, REXX, Phyton and ISPF.
• Proficient with cloud storage (e.g. IBM Transparent Cloud Tiering) and object storage systems, including AMI Cloud and Dell/EMC ObjectScale is a plus.
• Knowledge of and proficiency with installation, configuration and maintenance processes.
• Ability to remain calm, cordial, and effective during the resolution of time critical system interruptions/difficulties/failures.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Thorough problem-solving skills, a demonstrated ability to work issues to resolution, and independent work habits.