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BMC Software

IT management software for mainframes

Platform Systems Administrator

System AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBengaluru, Karnataka, India

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least eight years of experience with one or more of IBM DS89xx/DS88xx, Dell/EMC and Hitachi Data Systems disk storage systems, IBM TS77xx and Dell/EMC DLm virtual tape subsystems, or Brocade or IBM storage directors.
  • At least eight years of systems support experience, including working knowledge of using SMP/E to apply IBM maintenance.
  • Expert knowledge of and proficiency with IBM products and utilities, such as DFSMShsm, DFSMSdss, DFSMSdfp, USS ZFS, and IBM disk and tape management utilities.
  • Experience managing a complex IBM SMS and non-SMS environment.
  • Proficiency with TSO, CLIST, REXX, Python, and ISPF.
  • Knowledge of and proficiency with installation, configuration, and maintenance processes.
  • Ability to remain calm, cordial, and effective while resolving time-critical system interruptions, difficulties, or failures.
  • Problem-solving ability, a demonstrated ability to work issues through to resolution, and the ability to work independently.
  • Interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Install, test, implement, maintain, enhance, interface with, and support storage management products such as IBM DFSMS, IBM DFSMShsm, BMC AMI Storage software subsystems, and infrastructure applications or associated facilities.
  • Monitor and maintain installed storage capacity to ensure efficient, cost-effective utilization.
  • Provide hardware and software configurations to meet research and development requirements.
  • Maintain system and data backup copies to protect against data loss and maintain data integrity.
  • Perform problem analysis and work with IBM and original equipment manufacturer vendors to resolve problems on supported subsystems.
  • Communicate with research and development users and management.
  • Manage multiple simultaneous tasks.
  • Work with the Mainframe Technical Services team to test operating systems and program products for compatibility with vendor-supplied changes.
  • Develop documentation and provide knowledge transfer to peers.
  • Participate in project teams as a subject-matter expert supporting existing technologies and selecting and implementing new technologies.
  • Participate in vendor early-ship and early-support programs as needed.
  • Implement new hardware and software technologies as required.
  • Participate in BMC beta, early-ship, and early-support programs whenever possible and feasible.
  • Support BMC disaster recovery and business continuity programs as directed.

Desired Qualifications

  • Strong experience with BMC AMI Storage products.
  • Familiarity with z/VM mini-disks and z/VM storage infrastructure.
  • Proficiency with cloud storage, such as IBM Transparent Cloud Tiering, and object storage systems, including AMI Cloud and Dell/EMC ObjectScale.

About the Company

BMC Software

IT management software for mainframes

What BMC Software does: It provides software to manage and optimize large enterprise IT environments, from IBM mainframes to modern cloud systems. How its product works: Its tools monitor, manage, and automate IT infrastructure across mainframes, distributed servers, and cloud platforms, helping teams keep systems running, secure, and efficient. How it stands out from competitors: It has a long track record starting with mainframe software and has grown through targeted acquisitions to offer a broad suite for end-to-end IT operations, spanning on‑premises and cloud, with strategic ownership changes that gave it room to adapt. What its goal is: to help enterprises operate complex IT environments more reliably and efficiently by providing integrated software for mainframes, distributed systems, and cloud management.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1980

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