Mainframe z/VM & Linux
Core
Provisioning, maintaining, and optimizing IBM z/VM virtualization environments and Linux on Z platforms to ensure high availability and secure operations in enterprise settings.
Role type
Senior Mainframe z/VM & Linux Systems Engineer
Builds
Virtual machine guests, Linux workloads, and secure enterprise infrastructure
Domain
Mainframe computing, IBM Z, Enterprise IT Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
IBM z/VM administration, Linux on Z (RHEL/SUSE/Ubuntu), VM lifecycle management, HMC operations, RACF security, system patching (RSUs/APARs), storage (DASD) and networking on z systems, troubleshooting z/VM and Linux OS issues
Preferred skills
Sysplex and storage integration, monitoring tools (Grafana, OMEGAMON), automation tooling (Ansible, Python), container workloads (Docker, Kubernetes)
Technologies
IBM z/VM, RHEL, SUSE, Ubuntu, HMC, RACF, Grafana, OMEGAMON, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes
Responsibilities
Install, configure, and maintain IBM z/VM systems and Linux distributions; manage VM provisioning, scaling, and decommissioning; apply system maintenance updates and perform IPLs; monitor system performance and troubleshoot failures; automate operational tasks using scripting; implement security controls and compliance measures; maintain documentation and support change management processes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC