Mainframe Bus Cont/Storage Replication Integration HDS specific - 2 in Dallas, TX

These are senior Level positions requiring extensive experience with Hitachi Data Systems Storage.Short term contracts varies in length.Consultants will be responsible for leading customers through the deployment of HDS Mainframe storage replication technologies including implementation, deployment, customization, and training. Responsible for delivery of storage based replication services according to a statement of work. This responsibility typically spans all layers of IT infrastructure including hardware, software, networking, and applications. Consultants deploy replication for both business continuity and disaster recovery, with Scripting, testing, and customer training using both host (XRC) and peer to peer based processes.Travel associated with this role ranges 60 - 100%. Project Length varies.Required Skills and Experience:Strong 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)7 years overall storage management experience3plus 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 informationFollowing additional skills a plus:Working knowledge of Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, Powerpoint and VisioPay rate varies from $60.00 to $80.00 per hour depending on experience level and length of contract. Contracts can vary in length from 2 days to 3 months to 12 months and anything in between. Extensive Travel Required. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here