zSeries Storage Engineer

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zSeries Storage Engineer


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If you're looking for a career that will give you plenty of opportunities to develop, join HSBC and your future will be rich with potential. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

IT Operations manages the IT infrastructure and supporting services that are critical for HSBC employees and customers, such as cost-efficient hardware, system software, middleware and databases, data centres, voice and data networks, ATMs, desktops and other devices.

It employs around 8,500 employees globally and comprises five functions: Client Services, Enterprise Services and Architecture, Data Centre and Service Management, Relationship Management, Project Management and PMO, and Risk and Administration. Collectively, these areas define and deliver HSBC's technology strategy to support the Group's goals.

As an HSBC employee in the UK, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.

We are currently seeking an experienced individual to join this team in the role of zSeries Storage Engineer.

The zSeries Storage Engineer is responsible for leading, building and supporting the zSeries Storage hardware and software infrastructure.

In this role you will:
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Regular qualification and testing of hardware/software/microcode for security and big fix, new features and functionality

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Perform a Technical Project Management role for large zSeries infrastrcutre projects

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Setup automation to reduce manaual interventions in the Storage infrastructure

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Consolidate and reduce infrastructure complexity

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Manage Risk and Cost Management

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Ensure Service Quality Targets are met for offered platform services

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Work collaboratively with peers across domains / disciplines and with vendors / partners to deliver high quality solutions

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zSeries Storage hardware/Software design, configuration, implementation and support

Desired profile

Qualifications :

To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements:

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Experience working within large-scale enterprise IT environment and the embedded controls

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Experience working with Agile working practices and tooling

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Experience working within a DevOps operating model

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Experience and awareness of security, audit, risk and compliance within enterprise IT environment

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Experience working and partnering with storage vendors (e.g. IBM, EMC)

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Experience of working and Technical Project Management skills on large infrastructure projects

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Excellent communications skills and ability to work with key stakeholders

Technical Skills
- IBM DS8K disk hardware installation and upgrade skills
- IBM DSCLI knowledge

- EMC DLM virtual tape hardware installation and upgrade skill

- EMC DLm software configuration, amendment and monitoring

- Broadcomm (Brocade) DCX hardware skills and FICON concepts / configuration

- IBM zOS IODF knowledge
- IBM GDPS
- IBM PPRC Metro / Global mirror skill
- IBM DFHSM / DFDSS / ICKDSF
- zOS JCL / Job scheduling skill set
- CA1 / Vantage / Disk skill set
- TDMFS skill set

The base location for this role can be London, Birmingham, Sheffield or Wakefield.

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At HSBC we look to enable our employees to better balance their work / life priorities and have the flexibility required to meet challenging needs as they progress through different life stages. Where possible we will consider the following flexible working options: part-time working, job sharing, term-time working, and working from home and staggered hours. If in considering a role with HSBC you have a need for some flexibility in your working arrangements please discuss this with the recruitment team in the early stages of the application process.

As a business operating in markets all around the world, we believe diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why HSBC UK is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

We want everyone to be able to fulfil their potential which is why we provide a range of flexible working arrangements and family friendly policies.

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