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Senior z/VM Systems Engineer (z/OS Expertise)
Artech LLC
- 🇧🇷 Brazil | 🇮🇳 India | 🇺🇸 United States
- On-site
- Senior
- 18 hours ago
- $35 – $40 / hour
- z/OS
- Disaster Recovery
- CMS
- TCP/IP
- PKI
- Regulatory Compliance
18 hours ago
Off Shore- India/Brazil(Remote)
12 Months
Position Summary:
The Senior z/VM Systems Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, support, and optimization of IBM Z infrastructure with primary responsibility for z/VM environments and strong expertise in z/OS systems programming. This role provides technical leadership for enterprise mainframe environments, including processor migrations, network design, disaster recovery, security, storage architecture, and operating system lifecycle management. The engineer serves as a senior technical resource for complex problem determination, infrastructure modernization initiatives, and critical client support activities.
Key Responsibilities
z/VM Systems Administration and Engineering
Install, configure, maintain, and support IBM z/VM operating systems and associated subsystems.
Provide expert-level support for z/VM Control Program (CP), CMS, directory management, virtualization technologies, and supporting processors.
Plan and execute z/VM upgrades, migrations, maintenance, and performance optimization activities.
Analyze and resolve complex system issues and provide third-level technical support.
Develop standards, procedures, and operational documentation for z/VM environments.
Mainframe Networking
Design, configure, and support enterprise mainframe networking solutions.
Administer TCP/IP and VTAM environments.
Configure and support:
OSA Adapter Technologies
Shared Network Adapter Configurations Across LPARs
Enterprise Extender
APPN Architecture
IP Switching Infrastructure
Troubleshoot complex connectivity and network performance issues.
teams to ensure high availability and optimal utilization.
Security and Encryption
Implement and maintain enterprise security standards across z/OS and z/VM platforms.
Manage PKI certificate infrastructures and digital certificate deployment.
Configure and support encryption technologies and secure communications.
Support regulatory compliance, audit activities, and security remediation initiatives.
Processor Migrations and Consolidation Projects
Lead and support IBM Z processor upgrades and migration initiatives.
Perform workload analysis and capacity planning for consolidation projects.
Execute CPU migrations for both z/OS and z/VM environments.
Participate in infrastructure transformation and modernization efforts.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
8+ years of IBM Z Systems administration and engineering experience.
5+ years of hands-on z/VM systems programming and administration experience.
Strong expertise in z/OS systems programming and support.
Extensive knowledge of IBM Z hardware architecture and supporting infrastructure.
Experience supporting enterprise production environments with high availability requirements.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Required Technical Skills
Operating Systems
z/VM
CMS
CP
RACF
Networking
TCP/IP
VTAM
Enterprise Extender
APPN
OSA Adapters
IP Network Architecture
Infrastructure
IBM Z Systems
HMC
DASD Storage
FICON Directors
Storage Architecture
Capacity Planning
Security
RACF
PKI Certificates
Encryption Technologies
Mainframe Security Controls
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with z16 and z17 processor technologies.
Experience supporting multi-client outsourced environments.
Knowledge of GDPS, replication technologies, and advanced resiliency solutions.
Experience with automation tools and scripting.
IBM Z, z/OS, or z/VM certifications.
Experience leading technical projects and mentoring junior engineers.
Success Factors
The ideal candidate is a highly skilled mainframe systems engineer who combines deep z/VM expertise and programming knowledge. The individual must be capable of leading complex infrastructure initiatives, supporting mission-critical production environments, driving disaster recovery readiness, and serving as a trusted technical advisor for IBM Z platform operations and modernization efforts.
Senior z/VM Systems Engineer (z/OS Expertise) · Artech LLC