System Engineering Technical Specialist - Mainframe Storage

Job Description

Hello Future System Engineering Technical Specialist – Mainframe Storage

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

As part of our talent team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

Job summary:

A Mainframe Storage Technical Specialist is an expert in managing and optimizing mainframe storage systems, often focusing on technical solutions and advanced problem-solving. This role requires deep technical knowledge and the ability to handle complex storage challenges.

Overview of the role and requirements:

• Extensive experience in Mainframe storage systems, handling both routine and complex tasks.
• Proven track record of managing and executing technical projects related to storage systems.
• Advanced Mainframe Knowledge: Deep understanding of mainframe systems and storage architectures.
• Performance Tuning: Expertise in monitoring and optimizing storage performance.
• Scripting and Automation: Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., REXX, JCL) to automate technical tasks.
• Security Protocols: Knowledge of advanced security measures to protect data integrity.

You will be responsible for:

• Technical Expertise: Providing advanced technical support and solutions for mainframe storage systems.
• System Optimization: Implementing and managing techniques to optimize storage performance and efficiency.
• Problem Resolution: Troubleshooting and resolving complex storage issues that require specialized knowledge.
• System Upgrades: Planning and executing upgrades to storage hardware and software to ensure systems remain current and efficient.
• Security Management: Implementing advanced security measures to protect data integrity and prevent unauthorized access.
• Documentation: Creating detailed technical documentation for storage configurations, procedures, and changes.
• Collaboration: Working closely with other IT teams to ensure storage solutions meet organizational needs.
• Drive business profitability in the context of cost management through Information technology solutions
• Increase operational efficiency and suggest solutions to enhance cost effectiveness
• Deliver exceptional service that exceeds customers’ expectations through proactive, innovative and appropriate solutions by resolving queries fast end effective
• Cultivate and manage objective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including end-users, SME’s, project managers and senior staff members by providing input to business requirements
• Provide secondly level standby and complex problem resolution by interfacing with vendor support to resolve complex application and system configurations
• Work with management to develop database strategies to support company need in effective database performance.
• Monitor changes in legislation, regulations, initiatives and relevant industry practices. Ensure drafting and implementation of appropriate interventions.  Ensure compliance with audit requirements
• Explore ways to constantly improve quality of existing services, processes and systems to be more efficient
• Advise management on effective applications with regards to Maintenance, Support, Man machine interfaces and Data management.
• Manage system enhancements by implementations and changes after testing. Draft system definition documentation to ensure effective implementation
• Define host software products and ensure availability of Host Software
• Explore ways to constantly improve quality of existing services, processes and systems to be more efficient
• Manage own development to increase own competencies
• In-depth system / application knowledge obtains and sustain to maximise contribution to the role

What you will need:

• Advanced problem-solving experience in troubleshooting and resolving complex storage issues
• 9+ years of experience working with mainframe storage systems, handling both routine and complex tasks.
• IT Degree or IT Diploma
• IBM Certified Specialist - z/OS System Programmer: Demonstrates advanced knowledge of IBM z/OS systems.
• IBM Certified Specialist - Storage Technical V2: Focuses on advanced storage management and optimization.
• CompTIA Storage+ Powered by SNIA: Provides a comprehensive understanding of storage networking concepts.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP): Valuable for understanding and implementing advanced security protocols.

We can be a match if you can:

• Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve complex storage-related issues.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with other IT teams and explain technical concepts.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Stakeholder management
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new technologies and processes

You will have access to:

• Opportunities to network and collaborate.
• Challenging Work.
• Opportunities to innovate.

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Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

05/05/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.