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The Mainframe z/VM System programmer will support and maintain the enterprise IBM Z mainframe infrastructure within a high-availability product development environment. This role focuses on the administration of the z/VM environment, where the programmer will install, configure, and maintain IBM z/VM operating systems. Key responsibilities include defining and managing VM guests for z/OS, z/VM, z/Linux, and z/VSE, while ensuring appropriate resource allocation. The programmer will configure essential service machines like RSCS, TCPIP SSL, VTAM, and Certificate Management, and manage DCSS and NSS segments. Required expertise includes the CA/Broadcom suite of VM products and IBM Z hardware configuration. Technical skills involve Hardware Configuration Definition, IOCDS management, and I/O subsystem design to maintain system stability and resolve complex production issues.
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, maintain, and configure VM products from IBM and third-party vendors.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues to maintain high-availability production stability.
Manage hardware configurations including processor, 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.
Expertise in Hardware Configuration Definition (HCD) and Input/Output Configuration Data Set (IOCDS) management (preferred).
Technical knowledge of IBM Z hardware configuration and I/O subsystem design (preferred).
Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 8+ years of related experience or a Master's degree in Engineering/Computer Science with 6+ years of related experience.