Mainframe z/VM and Linux Engineer

About the role

Client is seeking an exp Mainframe z/VM amp; Linux Engineer to support IBM Z virtualization environments and Linux on Z platforms.

This role is responsible for provisioning, maintaining, and optimizing virtual machines and Linux systems running on z/VM, ensuring high availability, performance, and secure operations in enterprise environments.

Tasks

• Install, configure, and maintain IBM z/VM systems.
• Perform system IPLs and hardware configuration updates via HMC.
• Manage lifecycle of virtual machines (guests): Provisioning, Scaling, Decommissioning.
• Administer z/VM components such as: DirMaint, VMSES/E, RACF for z/VM security.
• Support deployment and management of Linux workloads on z/VM.
• Ensure system stability, performance, and security compliance.
• Perform patching, upgrades, and vulnerability remediation.
• Manage file systems, storage, and network configurationsInstall, configure, and maintain Linux distributions on IBM Z: RHEL, SUSE, Ubuntu.
• Monitor system performance and availability: CPU, memory, I/O utilization; Workload performance and capacity.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues: Performance bottlenecks, VM failures, Linux system errors.
• Assist application teams with deploying workloads on Linux on Z.
• Automate provisioning and operational tasks using: REXX, Shell scripting, Python (preferred).
• Support DevOps and integration initiatives: CI/CD pipelines; Container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes – optional).
• Implement and maintain security controls: RACF integrati

Requirements

• Client prefer local folks

Schedule

• Open for W2 arrangements only
• Hybrid Schedule: 3 Onsite Days (Tue, Wed, Thur) and 2 Remote Days (Mon, Fri)
• Duration: 6+ months, extendable

Location

• Chandler, AZ; Plano, TX; Charlotte, NC; and Jersey City, NJ from Day 1