HDS Mainframe Bus Continuity Storage Replication Architect in Dallas, TX

Mainframe Business Continuity- HDS Storage Replication- Architect Consultant - HDS specificResponsible for leading customers through the deployment of HDS storage replication technologies including implementation, deployment, customization, and training. Specifically, candidates for this position should have experience designing, deploying, educating, and integrating with local and distance storage replication software from HDS or other storage vendors.Travel associated with this role ranges 60 - 100%.Skill and Knowledge Requirements:Experience designing migrations for complex replication environments for Mainframes using Hitachi Data Systems product line Knowledge of both local and extended distance replication products (TrueCopy Synchronous, TrueCopy Asynchronous, Hitachi Universal Replicator, Shadow Image, FlashCopy, PPRC, GDPS)Experience analysing customer workloads and determine peaks, rolling averages, and interval workloadsAbility to analyze Storage performance, identify potential bottlenecks and recommend resolutionsExperience presenting complicated technical topics to business leadersSelf motivated - proven track record of working well with multiple concurrent work streamsStrong technical background in the areas of Mainframe data storage and replicationEnterprise storage management (z/OS) with zVM optionalSolid operating systems (z/OS) skills with storage configuration (volume management)Knowledge of both local replication products (TrueCopy Synchronous, Shadow Image, FlashCopy, PPRC)10 years overall storage management experience5 plus years experience working and supporting large enterprises in the areas of Mainframe storage and storage managementProven ability to provide oversight and leadership to project teams in service deliveryDemonstrated ability to guide a complex project from inception through delivery and completionSolid understanding of networking fundamentals including Fibre Channel and TCP/IPAble to create complex functionality using scripts (REXX, Perl, etc)Knowledge of both local and extended distance replication products (TrueCopy Synchronous, TrueCopy Asynchronous, Hitachi Universal Replicator, Shadow Image, FlashCopy, PPRC, GDPS)Experience with collection and review of SMF/RMF performance dataStrong group presentation skills and experience providing training to customers.Self motivated - proven track record of working well independently at customer sites Prefer 3 years experience in a technical services organization or working for a vendorAbility to develop Excel scripts/macros for migration planningExcellent customer and employee relationships - must be able to interact successfully with customers, vendors, and employees at all levels in the organizationExcellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to write project status reports, management escalation documentation, and service planning and definition information To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here