Mainframe z/VM System programmer

Broadcom•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•$108,000 - $172,800

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Mainframe z/VM System programmer to support and maintain our enterprise IBM Z mainframe infrastructure. This is a critical role in a complex, high-availability mainframe product development environment, with a primary focus on the administration of the z/VM environment.

Requirements

Extensive hands-on experience with IBM z/VM administration and support.
Proven ability to work effectively in a demanding, high-availability production environment.
Experience with guest provisioning and management of z/OS, z/VM, and z/VSE under z/VM.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in Hardware Configuration Definition (HCD) and Input/Output Configuration Data Set (IOCDS) management.
Ability to update and manage hardware configurations, including definitions for the processor, channels, control units, and devices.
Technical knowledge of IBM Z hardware configuration and I/O subsystem design.

Responsibilities

z/VM System Administration & Support: Install, configure, administer, and maintain IBM z/VM operating systems, providing expert-level support.
Define and manage VM guests for various operating systems, including z/OS, z/VM, z/Linux, and z/VSE.
Collaborate with VM guest owners to ensure the appropriate allocation of virtual and real resources.
Configure and administer essential VM service machines (e.g., RSCS, TCPIP SSL, VTAM, and Certificate Management).
Ensure proficiency in the building, backup, and restoration of DCSS and NSS segments.
Product Expertise & Troubleshooting: Demonstrate extensive experience using the CA/Broadcom suite of VM products.
Install, maintain, and configure VM products from IBM and other third-party vendors.
Apply strong troubleshooting and implementation skills to quickly resolve complex issues and maintain system stability.