Mainframe z/VM/ Linux Engineer (Chandler-AZ/Plano-TX/Jersey City-NJ, Charlotte-NC)

Job Description

Mainframe z/VM & Linux Engineer

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Open for W2 arrangements only

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Location: Chandler, AZ; Plano, TX; Charlotte, NC; and Jersey City, NJ from Day 1 (Client prefer local folks)

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Hybrid Schedule: 3 Onsite Days (Tue, Wed, Thur) & 2 Remote Days (Mon, Fri)

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Duration: 6+ months, extendable

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It is with Banking client with Implementation partner

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Mode of Interview: 2 Rounds mostly In person

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The Role:

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• Client is seeking an experienced Mainframe z/VM & Linux Engineer to support IBM Z virtualization environments and Linux on Z platforms.
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• This role is responsible for provisioning, maintaining, and optimizing virtual machines and Linux systems running on z/VM, ensuring high availability, performance, and secure operations in enterprise environments.
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Responsibilities:

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z/VM Administration:

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• Install, configure, and maintain IBM z/VM systems
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• Perform system IPLs and hardware configuration updates via HMC
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Manage lifecycle of virtual machines (guests):

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• Provisioning
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• Scaling
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• Decommissioning
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Administer z/VM components such as:

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• DirMaint
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• VMSES/E
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• RACF for z/VM security
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Apply system maintenance:

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• RSUs, PTFs, APARs, and service updates
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Linux on Z Administration:

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• Support deployment and management of Linux workloads on z/VM
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• Ensure system stability, performance, and security compliance
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• Perform patching, upgrades, and vulnerability remediation
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• Manage file systems, storage, and network configurations
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Install, configure, and maintain Linux distributions on IBM Z:

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• RHEL, SUSE, Ubuntu
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Operations & Support:

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• Analyze logs and system metrics to ensure operational stability
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• Provide L2/L3 support for production environments
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Monitor system performance and availability:

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• CPU, memory, I/O utilization
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• Workload performance and capacity
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Troubleshoot and resolve system issues:

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• Performance bottlenecks
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• VM failures
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• Linux system errors
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Automation & Integration

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• Assist application teams with deploying workloads on Linux on Z
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Automate provisioning and operational tasks using:

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• REXX, Shell scripting, Python (preferred)
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Support DevOps and integration initiatives:

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• CI/CD pipelines
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• Container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes – optional)
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Security & Compliance

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• Ensure compliance with enterprise standards and audit requirements
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• Support vulnerability management and patch remediation
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Implement and maintain security controls:

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• RACF integration for z/VM
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• Linux OS hardening
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Governance & Documentation

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• Maintain system documentation and configuration records
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Ensure all changes follow:

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• ITIL / ServiceNow change management processes
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• Support DR planning and execution for z/VM and Linux systems
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Required Qualifications:

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Strong experience with:

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• IBM z/VM (z/VM 6.x / 7.x)
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• Linux on IBM Z (RHEL/SUSE/Ubuntu)
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Hands-on experience with:

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• Virtual machine provisioning and management
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• VM directory management (DirMaint)
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• System maintenance (RSUs, APARs, VMSES/E)
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Knowledge of:

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• HMC operations and IPL processes
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• Storage (DASD) and networking on z systems
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Strong troubleshooting skills across:

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• z/VM system issues
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• Linux OS performance and configuration
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Preferred Experience:

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• Knowledge of Sysplex, networking, and storage integration
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• Experience with Monitoring tools (e.g., Grafana, OMEGAMON) and Automation tooling (Ansible, scripting)
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• Exposure to Cloud integration / hybrid environments and Container workloads on Linux on Z
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Pay Range: $65/hr - $70/hr

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The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, and vision as well as 401K contributions.