**Introduction** We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient z/OS Core Consultant to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in IBM Z technologies, high availability solutions, and strong client-facing communication skills. This role involves leading critical projects, architecting robust infrastructures, and delivering expert guidance to our customers. **Your role and responsibilities** * Lead the successful delivery of IBM Z projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes and client satisfaction. * Architect and plan complex z/OS infrastructures for customer data centers, focusing on high availability and disaster recovery. * Provide expert consultation and guidance on z/OS High Availability technologies, including Parallel Sysplex, GRS, Coupling Facilities, and Sysplex Failure Management. * Implement and manage Copy Services technologies such as Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, z/OS Global Mirror, and FlashCopy Software replication. * Conduct detailed requirements analysis, develop comprehensive documentation, and deliver professional report presentations to customers and executives. * Lead and facilitate technical workshops for groups of up to 20+ participants, effectively conveying complex technical information. * Collaborate with clients to understand their needs, provide technical solutions, and maintain strong professional relationships. * Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of best practices in z/OS environments. * Perform z/OS operating system and software systems programming (sysprog) tasks, including Installation, customization, maintenance, and performance tuning. * Manage and troubleshoot z/OS software products and utilities. * Configuring and customizing GDPS® functional capabilities * Designing and customizing NetView automation, REXX and JCL to support IBM GDPS® environment. * Assisting with customer IBM GDPS® deployment testing * Providing technical guidance and skills transfer to customer personnel for IBM GDPS® related topics. * Producing planning and implementation reports and documentation. **Required technical and professional expertise** 15+ years of hands-on experience with: * z/OS High Availability technology and capabilities, including Parallel Sysplex, GRS, * Coupling Facilities, and Sysplex Failure Management. * z/VM system programming or Linux on z Systems administration. * Copy Services technology, including Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, z/OS Global Mirror, and FlashCopy Software replication. * Successfully delivering IBM Z projects and/or architecting and planning infrastructures for customer data centers. 10+ years’ experience working with: · z/OS High Availability technology and capabilities including Parallel Sysplex (eg: GRS, Coupling Facilities and Sysplex Failure Management) · z/VM system programming or Linux on z Systems administration · Copy Services technology including Metro Mirror, Global Mirror and z/OS Global Mirror (plus FlashCopy Software replication · Successfully delivering IBM Z projects and/or architecting and planning infrastructures for customer’s data centers 8+ years’ experience in: · Customer or executive facing communications, requirements analysis, documentation, and report presentations. · Networking skills especially TCP/IP knowledge · Tivoli System Automation and/or NetView · Storage management experience using DFSMS · Ability to lead customer technical workshops up to 20+ people. · Strong written and verbal communication skills · English: Fluent **Preferred technical and professional experience** * Knowledge or experience with GDPS®, PPRC and DR solution design and procedures * Practical SMP/E knowledge * Assembler, JCL, REXX and CLIST knowledge * Basic RACF knowledge IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.