Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. TheCorporate is seeking a highly experienced GDPS Consultant to guide clients through GDPS technologies and implementations. The role leads and customizes GDPS solutions, configures IBM storage and z/OS environments, supports automation and resiliency, and delivers training to technical, management, and operations stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- DASD (Direct Access Storage Device)
- Deep understanding of DSCLI (DS8000 Command Line Interface)
- DSCLI scripting for automation and customization
- Design and configuration of DS8000 systems: pools, LSSs, and volumes
- Setup and management of replication across IBM Power devices within DS8K
- Ensuring resiliency: distributing replication traffic across multiple ports and I/O compartments to avoid single points of failure
- Z/OS Environment
- PARMLIB and PROCLIB modifications
- CLIST and RACF updates tailored to customer requirements
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards: DORA, FFIEC, and NIST
- Performing minor sysplex-wide updates
- Expertise in sysplexing for Metro Mirror and HyperSwap capabilities
- NetView & System Automation (z/OS System Automation / zSA)
- Deploying NetView from scratch
- Customizing NetView environments (e.g., DSIPARM, STGEN members) for Metro Mirror or Global Mirror
- Writing and maintaining REXX scripts to meet customer-specific automation needs
- Creating and managing the Policy Data Base (PDB) required for GDPS operation, including automation operators
- Implementing dual control and security best practices (e.g., command validation, access controls)
- Preventing operational outages by applying lessons learned (e.g., avoiding risky command sequences)
- Developing and delivering comprehensive training programs for clients
- Training on GDPS architecture, features, customization, and operational best practices
- Supporting client teams in real-world environments to reinforce learning and adoption
Skills
- • 15+ years of relevant experience
- • Proven track record of successfully implementing and leading GDPS engagements
- • IBM Certified Solution Architect or equivalent GDPS-specific certifications
- • Experience working with financial services or highly regulated industries
- • Strong communication and presentation skills
- • Ability to mentor junior consultants and collaborate across global teams
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