What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hitachi Mainframe Storage Consultant position at Strategic Business Systems (SBS)?
Job Title: Hitachi Storage Consultant
Location: Remote (USA)
Strategic Business Systems (SBS) is hiring an experienced Hitachi Storage Consultant to join our remote mainframe team. In this position you will work closely with our customer in the financial sector to develop and maintain a storage roadmap, consult to understand business requirements, and develop solutions. You will also maintain disaster recovery readiness through regular testing.
Position Description:
Project Design/Leadership
*On call is not generally required. Expect availability during Sev 1 / All Hands Situation(s) only
Requirements:
About SBS:
Strategic Business Systems, Inc. (SBS) is a National Information Technology Services company headquartered in the Washington D.C. Metro area. SBS provides IT infrastructure design, integration, and operation services. Our expertise encompasses the full spectrum of infrastructure technologies, including the latest network, server, data storage, disaster recovery, security, and Internet technologies.
EEO Disclaimer
SBS is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, gender identification, sex, sexual orientation, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, parental status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Accommodations
If you need an accommodation seeking employment with SBS, please email hr@sbsplanet.com . Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.
Location: Remote (USA)
Strategic Business Systems (SBS) is hiring an experienced Hitachi Storage Consultant to join our remote mainframe team. In this position you will work closely with our customer in the financial sector to develop and maintain a storage roadmap, consult to understand business requirements, and develop solutions. You will also maintain disaster recovery readiness through regular testing.
Position Description:
Project Design/Leadership
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- ARC (Application Resiliency Certification)
- Hitachi Vantara replication expertise inclusive of Data Assurance (known as Galahad within Hitachi Vantara)
- Both asynch (US) and synch (UK)
- Hitachi Vantara replication expertise inclusive of Data Assurance (known as Galahad within Hitachi Vantara)
- Brocade Director Refresh
- See more below
- ARC (Application Resiliency Certification)
- Storage Architect Skills
- Encryption
- I/O Performance (DASD, Switches, and Tape)
- FICON / Fibre channel protocols and configuration
- Refreshes (inclusive of Brocade directors/switches, Hitachi DASD, and IBM Virtual Tape TS7700s)
- HCD/IOCP
- Capacity (inclusive of network/switches)
- Cost benefit analysis / cost reduction / consolidation
- Brocade director refresh imminent as we work to meet a July 2026 completion target
- Operational Capabilities/Technical Skills
- Planning and or Support
- Data Center Moves
- Disaster Recovery Exercises
- Planning and or Support
*On call is not generally required. Expect availability during Sev 1 / All Hands Situation(s) only
Requirements:
- US Citizenship required
- Experience with architecting and administration of Hitachi Tier I G1500 storage
- Results-oriented self-starter with a positive outlook and a clear focus on team success
- Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks
- Proficient using Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Military service a plus
About SBS:
Strategic Business Systems, Inc. (SBS) is a National Information Technology Services company headquartered in the Washington D.C. Metro area. SBS provides IT infrastructure design, integration, and operation services. Our expertise encompasses the full spectrum of infrastructure technologies, including the latest network, server, data storage, disaster recovery, security, and Internet technologies.
EEO Disclaimer
SBS is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, gender identification, sex, sexual orientation, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, parental status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Accommodations
If you need an accommodation seeking employment with SBS, please email hr@sbsplanet.com . Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.