Mainframe Storage Specialist

This role is a local role based in the Netherlands. It requires to be available at least 1 day in the week in the office at Amstelveen.

When needed it can be requested to participate in projects for others Kyndryl clients, especially for data migration across data centres. On Call (Standby) can be requested.

Description of Role :

Maintain and develop the Mainframe Storage

• Responsible for correct functioning Disk, SAN and Tape infrastructure.
• Manage and support backup/restore, data movements, SMS policies
• Capacity Management
• Support GDPS Metro and Global Mirror
• Prepare and executed Storage Technical Refresh (Life Cycle Management)

To be managed Configuration:

• 31 z/OS LPARs
• 4 DS8K Storage Devices (Mirrored configuration)
• 1 DS8K LCP/Cybervault device (Global Mi
• 2 TS7770 Tape Storage Devices.
• Broadcom G720 SAN Switches

Used technologies:

• IBM Storage Management tooling (SMS, HSM)
• z/EDC for encryption
• DS8K mirrors
• GDPS for automation of Storage functions: Metro Mirror, Hyperswap, Global Mirror
• IBM LCP Cybervault

In depth knowledge and experience is required.

Work closely together with:

• Storage Team in Hungary
• Client
• IBM Support
• z/OS Architects
• z/OS Team in Hungary (especially for GDPS functions)

Do you have experience in Windows?, * Team player

• Client Focus
• Innovative mindsetBe able to present technical solutions to the client

Who You Are You're 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

• Microsoft Windows Server 2016/2019 implementation and management
• Public/private cloud management. Especially migration from onprem to cloud solution

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• Automation experience, especially IaaS (infrastructure as a code)
• Vulnerability management
• Microsoft Active Directory and federation services

We have the world’s best talent that design, run, and manage the most advanced and reliable technology infrastructure each day. Together, we think holistically about the health of these vital technology ecosystems.

We will be a focused, independent company that builds on our foundation of excellence by creating systems in new ways. Bringing in the right partners, investing in our business, and working side-by-side with our customers to unlock potential. We're raising the bar.