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*Position: Sr IBM Z Series Consultant* *Location: Jersey City, New Jersey* *Duration: 6+ Months * *Rate: $55-58/Hr Best* * * *Face to Face is required. Candidates in and around NJ required!!* * JOB DUTIES: * - manages the implementation of Enterprise Z systems across multiple platforms - Engineers in this role serve as a liaison between Operations, Infrastructure and Application Development regarding the implementation and maintenance of Z/VM and Z/Linux - Maintains the operational health of the IBM System Z infrastructure and the applications used to control it - Evolves existing problems management processes to for both development and production environments. Monitors log files, performance issues and the production environment for mission critical systems *REQUIRED SKILLS: * - Strong understanding of IBM System Z, hardware and software architectures - Must be able to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences - Needs to have a good understanding and experience of server and client side architectures and systems design - Should have an understanding of current industry trends and their advantages with ability to right fit into an existing environment - Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and in a team environment - Understands requested changes to Z series, its configuration and implications to all user areas *DELIVERABLES:* * * * Design, Plan and Implement Z series infrastructure * Work with host groups to design Z series infrastructures that satisfy business requirements. * Management of Z series and configurations * Management includes configuration, usage reporting, and allocation to host. * Monitoring of file systems and Z series arrays will continue to be performed by IBM and the Command Center. * Collaboration with Architecture & Engineering on rules around IBM Z environments. * Create, document, and maintain rules of Z series systems and their management. * Acquire, install, and allocate physical Z series and volumes to servers. * Document Z series environment * Create and maintain Z series documentation. * Documentation to include all service levels for products and use of those products. * First & second level support of Z series infrastructure * Troubleshoot, maintain, and support of Z series and Z/VM. * Work with host teams to resolve issues. Primary point of escalation to vendor support. * Z series vendor support contact * Escalate Z series hardware and software related issues that cannot be resolved in-house. * Z series capacity planning and trending * Work with server teams and application owners to plan for long-term and short-term Z series and Z/VM needs. * Pay attention to trends in Z series and Z/VM and make recommendations to server teams and application owners. *KNOWLEDGE: * * Update, maintain and tune z/VM operating systems and IFLs * Understanding of configuring zLinux and Z/VM * SMPE, HMC,OSA,I/O configurations, Book Technology, Capacity on Demand * Mentor Junior personnel * Out-of-the-box thinker driven to lower costs using conventional/non-conventional solutions. * Experience with SAN Switching Fabrics / protocols: Brocade, Cisco, Fiber Channel, Fiber Channel over Internet Protocol (FCIP), FICON. * Financial Services industry experience desired. * Strong understanding of project management methodologies and processes. * Excellent time management and organizational skills. Must be able to prepare, present, and maintain technical documentation. * Excellent computer skills are necessary in Microsoft Word, Excel, Presentation, Project, and Visio. *Primary Objective and Role:* - Responsible for the providing comprehensive support for design, implementation, and 3rd level support of all IBM System Z based applications for all TD Ameritrade systems. This includes all program products require to run on these platforms. # of Years Required: * 5+ years expertise in z/VM with Z/Linux. Thanks & Regards, Sophia Jones Direct: 732-734-4505 Main: 1-732-791-2348 xtn: 250 Fax: 732-907-1174/732-960-2339 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: www.datagroupinc.net Certified Minority Women Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) & Small Business Enterprise (SBE) ________________________________________ Note: Under Bill s.1618 Title III passed by the 105th U.S. Congress this mail cannot be considered Spam as long as we include contact information and a remove link for removal from our mailing list. To be removed from our mailing list reply with "remove" and include your "original email address/addresses" in the subject heading. Include complete address/addresses and/or domain to be removed. We will immediately update accordingly. We apologize for the inconvenience if any caused to you. ________________________________________ --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "zilliontechnologies" group. 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