Infoplus Technologies UK Ltd
Winchester, Hampshire
Mandatory Skills: BM XIV IBM Flash-system Brocade SAN Switches IBM TSM/Spectrum Protect IBM Tape Library Drivers license Job Description: We are seeking a talented Storage and Backup Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in storage and backup technologies, with expertise in IBM solutions including BM XIV, IBM FlashSystem, Brocade SAN Switches, IBM TSM/Spectrum Protect, and IBM Tape Library. A valid driver's license is also required for occasional travel to data centers and client sites. Responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain storage solutions using IBM storage arrays such as BM XIV and IBM FlashSystem. Configure and manage Brocade SAN Switches to ensure efficient and reliable data transfer within the storage infrastructure. Deploy and administer backup solutions utilizing IBM TSM/Spectrum Protect, including policy management, backup scheduling, and disaster recovery. Manage IBM Tape Library systems for long-term data retention and archival purposes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize storage and backup performance, capacity planning, and data life cycle management. Perform routine maintenance tasks, such as firmware upgrades, patch management, and performance tuning. Develop and maintain documentation, including standard operating procedures and system configurations. Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance for storage and backup-related issues. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Proven experience as a Storage and Backup Engineer or similar role. Strong proficiency in IBM storage technologies, including BM XIV and IBM FlashSystem. Hands-on experience with Brocade SAN Switches and SAN fabric management. In-depth knowledge of backup solutions such as IBM TSM/Spectrum Protect, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting. Familiarity with IBM Tape Library systems and tape-based backup strategies. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail. Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to data centers and client sites as needed. Preferred Qualifications: Certification in IBM storage and backup technologies (eg, IBM Certified Specialist - Spectrum Protect V8.1.6 Administration). Experience with other storage and backup solutions, such as EMC Isilon, NetApp, or Veritas NetBackup. Knowledge of cloud storage services, such as AWS S3, Azure Blob Storage, or Google Cloud Storage.
26/04/2024
Project-based
Mandatory Skills: BM XIV IBM Flash-system Brocade SAN Switches IBM TSM/Spectrum Protect IBM Tape Library Drivers license Job Description: We are seeking a talented Storage and Backup Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in storage and backup technologies, with expertise in IBM solutions including BM XIV, IBM FlashSystem, Brocade SAN Switches, IBM TSM/Spectrum Protect, and IBM Tape Library. A valid driver's license is also required for occasional travel to data centers and client sites. Responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain storage solutions using IBM storage arrays such as BM XIV and IBM FlashSystem. Configure and manage Brocade SAN Switches to ensure efficient and reliable data transfer within the storage infrastructure. Deploy and administer backup solutions utilizing IBM TSM/Spectrum Protect, including policy management, backup scheduling, and disaster recovery. Manage IBM Tape Library systems for long-term data retention and archival purposes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize storage and backup performance, capacity planning, and data life cycle management. Perform routine maintenance tasks, such as firmware upgrades, patch management, and performance tuning. Develop and maintain documentation, including standard operating procedures and system configurations. Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance for storage and backup-related issues. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Proven experience as a Storage and Backup Engineer or similar role. Strong proficiency in IBM storage technologies, including BM XIV and IBM FlashSystem. Hands-on experience with Brocade SAN Switches and SAN fabric management. In-depth knowledge of backup solutions such as IBM TSM/Spectrum Protect, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting. Familiarity with IBM Tape Library systems and tape-based backup strategies. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail. Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to data centers and client sites as needed. Preferred Qualifications: Certification in IBM storage and backup technologies (eg, IBM Certified Specialist - Spectrum Protect V8.1.6 Administration). Experience with other storage and backup solutions, such as EMC Isilon, NetApp, or Veritas NetBackup. Knowledge of cloud storage services, such as AWS S3, Azure Blob Storage, or Google Cloud Storage.
Job Role:SAP Infrastructure Engineer - Modelling Location: Swindon/London Contract: 6months + Experience:8-15Years Job Description: Role description: As an SAP Infra Engineer/Architect - Specializes in BASIS, Solman and SAP Sizing will be responsible for sap system performance enhancement and designing/building server capacity model/dashboard. Key responsibilities: Collaborate with senior management and business stakeholders to understand the organization's SAP infrastructure needs. Evaluate the existing IT infrastructure and recommend improvements to enhance SAP system performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess server capacity requirements for SAP systems. Develop and maintain server capacity models to ensure optimal resource allocation. Monitor SAP system performance and recommend adjustments based on server capacity analysis. Utilize and configure SAP Solution Manager for system monitoring, incident management, Focused Insights, CHARM (Change Request Management) and ITSM (IT Service Management). Identifying the current SAP server capacity and forecast future server capacity model dashboard based on business plans, usage trends, and sizing of new banking services/workload. Monitor performance of SAP underlying infrastructure through Dynatrace Key skills/knowledge/experience: Someone must have - Extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing infrastructure solutions for SAP systems, with a strong emphasis on SAP Banking Solutions and S/4 HANA. In-depth knowledge of server infrastructure, storage systems, network design, virtualization considering factors such as performance, scalability, availability, and security. Strong experience in SAP administration and BASIS related activities such as configuration, installation, performance tuning analysis and troubleshooting of sap banking applications. Solid understanding of SAP workload types such as batch jobs, dialog transactions, Web services and RFC so that it helps in identifying resource consumption patterns. Need to be familiar with tools to monitor database and app server performance metrics like CPU/Memory usage, wait times, and I/O. Expertise on sap sizing reports and tools to estimate hardware requirements based on current system configuration and future workload. Expertise in SAP systems on IBM DB2 on z/OS. and HANA databases and WebAS on RHEL OS. Additional Skills: Performance analysis skills: The ability to analyze performance data, identify bottlenecks, and correlate findings with workload patterns is essential. Experience with virtualization technologies: Understanding these technologies Such as VMware and LPAR is helpful. Certifications on SAP relevant areas such as HANA, BASIS, Solman is added advantage.
26/04/2024
Project-based
Job Role:SAP Infrastructure Engineer - Modelling Location: Swindon/London Contract: 6months + Experience:8-15Years Job Description: Role description: As an SAP Infra Engineer/Architect - Specializes in BASIS, Solman and SAP Sizing will be responsible for sap system performance enhancement and designing/building server capacity model/dashboard. Key responsibilities: Collaborate with senior management and business stakeholders to understand the organization's SAP infrastructure needs. Evaluate the existing IT infrastructure and recommend improvements to enhance SAP system performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess server capacity requirements for SAP systems. Develop and maintain server capacity models to ensure optimal resource allocation. Monitor SAP system performance and recommend adjustments based on server capacity analysis. Utilize and configure SAP Solution Manager for system monitoring, incident management, Focused Insights, CHARM (Change Request Management) and ITSM (IT Service Management). Identifying the current SAP server capacity and forecast future server capacity model dashboard based on business plans, usage trends, and sizing of new banking services/workload. Monitor performance of SAP underlying infrastructure through Dynatrace Key skills/knowledge/experience: Someone must have - Extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing infrastructure solutions for SAP systems, with a strong emphasis on SAP Banking Solutions and S/4 HANA. In-depth knowledge of server infrastructure, storage systems, network design, virtualization considering factors such as performance, scalability, availability, and security. Strong experience in SAP administration and BASIS related activities such as configuration, installation, performance tuning analysis and troubleshooting of sap banking applications. Solid understanding of SAP workload types such as batch jobs, dialog transactions, Web services and RFC so that it helps in identifying resource consumption patterns. Need to be familiar with tools to monitor database and app server performance metrics like CPU/Memory usage, wait times, and I/O. Expertise on sap sizing reports and tools to estimate hardware requirements based on current system configuration and future workload. Expertise in SAP systems on IBM DB2 on z/OS. and HANA databases and WebAS on RHEL OS. Additional Skills: Performance analysis skills: The ability to analyze performance data, identify bottlenecks, and correlate findings with workload patterns is essential. Experience with virtualization technologies: Understanding these technologies Such as VMware and LPAR is helpful. Certifications on SAP relevant areas such as HANA, BASIS, Solman is added advantage.
NO SPONSORSHIP Associate Principal, Technology Operations - Production Support - 3rd SHIFT SALARY: $102k- $120k w 15% bonus no shift differential LOCATION: REMOTE 3rd shift, Tuesday - Saturday, 11pm - 730am Do you have Production Operations (not engineering) experience? Do you have experience with Schedulers? (UC4 or Control M) or other? Why are you seeking an off shift position? What is your experience level/experience with JCL/IBM? Production support for hardware and software problems ITIL applications and infrastructure problems incident management storage Unix Windows networking Business operations etc. The Associate Principal of Technology Operations is responsible for reviewing processes and procedures throughout the Production environment and driving improvements throughout. This role will reside in Technology Operations and will work closely with a broad cross-section of the organization including the following teams: Production Control, Production Support, Release Management, Platform Services, Storage, Unix, Networking, Business Operations, Change/Problem/Incident Management. The primary focus of this role is to ensure that Production runs as efficiently as possible by being an evangelist for Continues Improvement (CI), and being a technical liaison to teams to ensure that operational readiness best practices are being adhered to. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Focus on shifting the overall operational posture from re-active to pro-active Analyze and report upon Production performance CI opportunities Analyze and report upon Production capacity CI opportunities Analyze and report upon Production critical-path processing CI opportunities Stand-up SWATs if when needed to drive resolution of ongoing Production issues Identifies and diagnoses complex problems and factors affecting Production performance Troubleshoot hardware and software problems Move between tactical & strategic Bachelors degree 5+ years experience production systems operations or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
09/04/2024
Full time
NO SPONSORSHIP Associate Principal, Technology Operations - Production Support - 3rd SHIFT SALARY: $102k- $120k w 15% bonus no shift differential LOCATION: REMOTE 3rd shift, Tuesday - Saturday, 11pm - 730am Do you have Production Operations (not engineering) experience? Do you have experience with Schedulers? (UC4 or Control M) or other? Why are you seeking an off shift position? What is your experience level/experience with JCL/IBM? Production support for hardware and software problems ITIL applications and infrastructure problems incident management storage Unix Windows networking Business operations etc. The Associate Principal of Technology Operations is responsible for reviewing processes and procedures throughout the Production environment and driving improvements throughout. This role will reside in Technology Operations and will work closely with a broad cross-section of the organization including the following teams: Production Control, Production Support, Release Management, Platform Services, Storage, Unix, Networking, Business Operations, Change/Problem/Incident Management. The primary focus of this role is to ensure that Production runs as efficiently as possible by being an evangelist for Continues Improvement (CI), and being a technical liaison to teams to ensure that operational readiness best practices are being adhered to. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Focus on shifting the overall operational posture from re-active to pro-active Analyze and report upon Production performance CI opportunities Analyze and report upon Production capacity CI opportunities Analyze and report upon Production critical-path processing CI opportunities Stand-up SWATs if when needed to drive resolution of ongoing Production issues Identifies and diagnoses complex problems and factors affecting Production performance Troubleshoot hardware and software problems Move between tactical & strategic Bachelors degree 5+ years experience production systems operations or an equivalent combination of education and work experience