Delivery Consultant - GDPS

Introduction
At IBM, work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities
The IBM Technology Expert Labs organization is looking for an IBM Geographically Dispersed Parallel Sysplex (IBM GDPS®) Delivery Consultant with expertise in IBM Z, zOS and Storage technology and products to lead and deliver pre-sales and post-sales client engagements that enable the adoption of IBM GDPS.

Ideal candidates will have demonstrated a successful history of implementing IBM GDPS® engagements, be familiar with sysplex architectural methods, can independently assess IT infrastructures, evaluate gaps in best practices and create IBM GDPS® solution recommendations for client environments while displaying excellent collaboration and communication with Clients, Sellers, Business Partners and Colleagues by delivering reports to clients.
You will be responsible for developing and delivering IBM GDPS® solution design, architecture, and implementation of IBM GDPS® solutions which may include:

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Required Technical and Professional Expertise
1 year of experience with:

• IBM Systems Z hardware
• Project management and the ability to collaborate across teams
• Candidate should be self-organized, eager to learn with strong sense of analysis & troubleshooting skills
• Strong demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
• Readiness up to travel 30% travel annually.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
1 year of experience with:

• z/OS system programming
• Basic RACF knowledge
• z/VM system programming
• Linux on z Systems administration
• One or all of:
• Networking skills especially TCP/IP knowledge
• Automation provisioning
• Storage management experience using DFSMS
• Ability to lead customer technical workshops
• Customer facing communications, requirements analysis, documentation, and report presentations.
• SMP/E, Assembler, JCL, REXX and CLIST knowledge
• Knowledge of IBM’s GDPS® portfolio.
• English: Fluent