IBM Storage Engineer

IBM Z Storage Engineer - Enterprise Infrastructure | London (Hybrid) | £85,000 - £90,000 + Bonus + Benefits

A global financial institution is seeking an experienced IBM Z Storage Engineer to join their core infrastructure team in London. This is a permanent opportunity to work on high-impact projects across a complex, enterprise-scale environment.

The Role:

You'll be responsible for the engineering and support of IBM zSeries Storage environments, contributing to large-scale deployment and evergreening programmes. You'll also lead automation initiatives and play a key role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and compliance of the infrastructure estate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engineer and maintain IBM zSeries Storage environments, including hardware and software

• Design and implement enterprise storage solutions using DS8K, DLM, and DCX technologies

• Lead automation efforts to streamline storage operations and improve efficiency

• Collaborate with key vendors (IBM, Dell, Broadcom) and internal stakeholders

• Ensure systems comply with security, audit, and regulatory requirements

• Support infrastructure simplification and cost-optimisation efforts

Required Experience:

• Proven expertise in IBM zSeries Storage Management

• Strong knowledge of DFSMS, DFHSM, GDPS, CA1, and CA Vantage

• Experience with DSCLI Scripting, FICON/FIBRE channels, and virtual tape systems

• Familiarity with z/OS, JCL, TSO, SDSF, and tools such as Ansible, Jenkins, or GitHub

• Background in large-scale, regulated enterprise environments

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with data centre migrations or dark fibre

• Scripting in Rexx, Python, or YAML

• Awareness of emerging storage technologies and APIs

Why Apply?

This is a high-visibility role within a globally recognised organisation, offering the chance to work on mission-critical infrastructure using cutting-edge tools. The team are hiring immediately and offer a competitive salary package with strong long-term career potential.

The organisation are ready to begin interviewing so please apply following the link