About the Job
At IBM, work transcends traditional employment—it's a calling to innovate, collaborate, and tackle the world's most challenging problems. We are seeking an IT Management Consultant with expertise in IBM Z Systems to lead and deliver both pre-sales and post-sales client engagements. The goal is to facilitate the adoption of IBM Z Systems through comprehensive understanding and deployment of high-quality solutions tailored to client needs.
Your Role and Responsibilities
The IBM Systems Lab Services organization is on the lookout for an individual who will be tasked with designing, architecting, and implementing IBM Z solutions. Your responsibilities include:
- Conducting consulting assessments and workshops for IBM Z Systems.
- Traveling to customer sites and executing implementation projects according to the agreed Scope of Work, maintaining a focus on client satisfaction.
- Encouraging a collaborative 'One Team' approach and building enduring relationships with clients and internal teams.
- Planning, installing, implementing, and integrating new solutions related to IBM Z Systems.
- Determining problems, facilitating skills transfer to clients and partners, and documenting services engagements.
- Engaging directly with customers, sales teams, and development teams to identify service opportunities and drive client satisfaction.
- Creating new service offerings that meet market demands while ensuring high client satisfaction and positive feedback.
- Continuously assessing and enhancing your technical and client-facing skills to provide increased value.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
- Engineering or equivalent degree.
- A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in z/OS and z/VM.
- Experience in installing, upgrading, configuring, and testing the IBM Z operating system and related software.
- Knowledge of z/OS high availability and Copy Services technology including Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, and GDPS.
- Proficiency in one or more areas such as Networking, Storage, Security, CICS, Linux and WebSphere MQ Series, z/VM system programming, and Linux on z Systems administration.
Additional Qualifications
- At least 10 years of experience in the IT industry with at least 5 years in advising technical solution sales and 3 years in solution integration.
- Experience with GDPS®, PPRC, and DR procedures, as well as practical knowledge of SMP/E, assembler, JCL, REXX, and CLIST, is preferred.
- Familiarity with IBM System Automation and Red Hat Ansible is a plus.
About IBM
IBM has a significant global presence, operating in over 175 countries, and is one of the largest technology and consulting employers. With a commitment to innovation, we strive to improve business, society, and the human condition through the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy for our clients and partners worldwide. Join us as we lead in technological advancements and foster deep and broad client relationships to enable growth and innovation.
