Expert Labs Solution Architect – zSystems and LinuxONE

Introduction
At IBM work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems? If so lets talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities

The IBM Technology Expert Labs organization is looking for an IBM zSystems and LinuxONE Solution Architect with expertise in IBM z/OS and Linux on z technology and products.

The Solution Architect will collaborate with the client business partner and sellers to understand client requirements and conduct discovery activities to define and create services solutions to address client needs. You will utilize your in-depth knowledge of leading-edge products and technology in conjunction with industry and business skills to influence clients. You are responsible for building a scope with activities and corresponding assumptions and estimating the level of effort. The Solution Architect creates the client-facing proposal content and the detailed work breakdown structure.

You will work in a fast-paced environment working on multiple projects with multiple sellers and clients.

This position can work from any US city. 10% travel annually.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• 10+ years of experience with:
  • zHW: z14 z15 z16
  • z/OS z security RACF z networking
  • Linux HW: LinuxONE
  • Linux on z: RHEL SUSE Ubuntu RedHat OpenShift Ansible z/VM KVM
  • Middleware: Db2 IMS CICS MQ WAS
• z Application and Platform Software:
  • z Dev Op Tools
  • Enterprise AI
  • z IT Service Management & Tools
  • DFSMS
  • z/OS Communication Server
  • IBM Z and Cloud Modernization Stack
  • Z Anomaly Analytics
  • Z Log and Data Analytics
  • Cloud Infrastructure Center
• Experience architecting plans for IBM z/OS version upgrades for existing and new IBM Z hardware implementation services including product migration services for both IBM and third-party ISV software related products
• Very strong individual planning and project management skills
• Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Self-starter ability to learn independently
• Demonstrated communication skills in a customer facing environment at all levels of technical management and executives
• Understand technical requirements to craft work scopes work breakdown structures labor estimates and manage risk

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Experience working with IBM Partners IBM Sales and Client Teams
• Master’s Degree