Mainframe z/VM System Programmer

Broadcom

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Plano, TXPittsburgh, PA
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126 days ago
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TL;DR · Mainframe z/VM System Programmer

The Mainframe z/VM System programmer will support and maintain the enterprise IBM Z mainframe infrastructure within a high-availability product development environment. The primary focus involves the administration of the z/VM environment, where the programmer will install, configure, and maintain IBM z/VM operating systems. Daily responsibilities include defining and managing VM guests for z/OS, z/VM, z/Linux, and z/VSE, while collaborating with guest owners on resource allocation. The role requires configuring service machines like RSCS, TCPIP SSL, VTAM, and Certificate Management, alongside building and restoring DCSS and NSS segments. Required technical skills include extensive experience with the CA/Broadcom suite of VM products and IBM z/VM administration. Desirable expertise includes Hardware Configuration Definition, IOCDS management, and IBM Z hardware configuration and I/O subsystem design.

What you'll do

  • Install, configure, administer, and maintain IBM z/VM operating systems.
  • Define and manage VM guests for z/OS, z/VM, z/Linux, and z/VSE.
  • Allocate virtual and real resources in coordination with VM guest owners.
  • Configure and administer service machines including RSCS, TCPIP SSL, VTAM, and Certificate Management.
  • Build, back up, and restore DCSS and NSS segments.
  • Install and maintain VM products from IBM and third-party vendors.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues to maintain high-availability stability.
  • Manage hardware configurations including processors, channels, control units, and devices.

What we're looking for

  • 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.
  • Proficiency in building, backing up, and restoring DCSS and NSS segments.
  • Experience installing, maintaining, and configuring VM products from IBM and third-party vendors.
  • Extensive experience using the CA/Broadcom suite of VM products.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 8+ years of related experience or Master's degree in Engineering/Computer Science and 6+ years of related experience.
  • Expertise in Hardware Configuration Definition (HCD) and Input/Output Configuration Data Set (IOCDS) management (preferred).

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