Mainframe Storage Administrator
Kyndryl
zVM Administrator
Kyndryl
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Bangalore • 🇮🇳 India
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SeniorLead
Tech Stack
LinuxTCP/IP
About the role
- Install, test, implement, maintain, enhance, and support z/VM operating systems, subsystems, and infrastructure applications and/or associated facilities
- Perform problem analysis and work with IBM to resolve problems on all supported subsystems
- Work with Mainframe Technical Services support group to test operating system and program products to insure compatibility with vendor-supplied changes
- Participate in vendor early ship/early support programs as needed
- Implement new hardware and software technologies as required
- Develops documentation; receives and provide 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
- Responsible for carrying out DR Activities for all the zVM Systems as requested or incase situation arises, and make sure that zVM systems are always ready to Failover and Failback without any issues or interruption to the Business.
Requirements
- 8+ Years Experience with and proficient knowledge of z/VM Hypervisor, CP, CMS, SFS, z/VM networking including VSWITCH, VTAM, TCP/IP, RSCS, and Linux on Z builds
- Minimum seven years of systems support background, including a strong working knowledge of procedures to apply IBM software service in the z/VM environment
- Expert knowledge of and proficiency with installation, configuration, and maintenance processes in z/VM Environment
- Configuration of network interfaces; VSWITCH setup and interfaces to Linux on System z guests
- Use DirMaint and native directory management for managing CP directories
- Support of IBM Backup and Restore Manager, Tape Manager and DFSMS products for z/VM backups
- Ongoing maintenance and support including review of vendor-supplied maintenance materials, e.g., IBM RSU & PUT, to ensure installation of recommended levels of software/firmware
- Perform problem analysis and work with IBM to resolve problems on all supported subsystems.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
z/VM HypervisorCPCMSSFSz/VM networkingVSWITCHVTAMTCP/IPRSCSLinux on Z
Soft skills
problem analysisknowledge transferteam collaborationsubject matter expertise