Remote GDPS Consultant (IBM) — Lead GDPS Implementations and Client Training at StratEdge IT Consulting INC | Torre

Remote GDPS Consultant (IBM) — Lead GDPS Implementations and Client Training

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ROLE OVERVIEWWe are looking for an experienced GDPS Consultant who has implemented GDPS solutions and can independently lead a GDPS engagement.The ideal candidate will serve as a GDPS subject matter expert, guiding, instructing, training, and educating client teams with limited GDPS experience.Candidates must have strong hands-on experience with GDPS technologies, implementation, customization, resiliency, automation, and client training.🔥 MUST-HAVE GDPS EXPERIENCEDASD / DS8KDSCLI understanding and DSCLI scriptingCarving DS8K using Pools, LSSs & VolumesStarting replication between sitesIBM Power device replication configurationDS8K resiliency and redundant connection designMetro Mirror / Global Mirror conceptsz/OSPARMLIB / PROCLIB changesCLIST and RACF updatesSysplex updates and administrationUnderstanding of SysplexingMetro Mirror and HyperSwap capabilitiesExperience with compliance requirements such as DORA, FFIEC & NISTNetView / System Automation (zSA)Standing up NetView from scratchDSIPARM and STGEN configurationConfiguration for Metro Mirror / Global MirrorREXX codingPolicy Database (PDB) creation and managementAutomation operators required for GDPSDual-control and security parametersStrong understanding of commands and procedures to prevent outages🎓 GDPS TRAINING & LEADERSHIPProven experience leading GDPS engagementsAbility to guide clients through GDPS implementation and customizationProvide extensive training to technical teams, operations, management, and other stakeholdersEducate clients on GDPS functionality and featuresCustomize GDPS solutions based on the client's unique environmentAct as a GDPS SME / Technical Lead⭐ IDEAL CANDIDATE15+ years of IT experienceExtensive GDPS implementation experienceStrong IBM Z / z/OS backgroundHands-on DS8K / DASD experienceNetView & System Automation expertiseREXX / CLIST / RACF experienceMetro Mirror / Global Mirror / HyperSwapStrong resiliency and disaster recovery knowledgeClient-facing consulting and training experienceAbility to independently lead a GDPS engagement