Mainframe z/VM System programmer

Broadcom Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 108,000 - 172,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(K) participation with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Paid sick leave and vacation time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a skilled Mainframe z/VM System Programmer to support its IBM Z mainframe infrastructure. This critical role involves hands-on administration of z/VM systems, ensuring optimal performance, and working in a high-availability environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with IBM z/VM and a proven ability to manage and troubleshoot complex systems. Competitive salary range of $108,000 - $172,800 plus comprehensive benefits package, including bonuses and stock options.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, administer, and maintain IBM z/VM operating systems.
• Collaborate with VM guest owners to ensure appropriate allocation of resources.
• Demonstrate extensive experience in troubleshooting and resolving complex system issues.

Skills

IBM z/VM administration

High-availability production environment

Guest provisioning and management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Masters degree in Engineering/Computer Science

Tools

CA/Broadcom suite of VM products

IBM z/VM products

Job description

Mainframe z/VM System programmer page is loaded## Mainframe z/VM System programmerlocations: USA-TX Plano Legacy Drive Suite 700: USA-PA Pittsburgh Holiday Drivetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R025554**Please Note:****1. If you are a first time user, please create your candidate login account before you apply for a job. (Click Sign In > Create Account)****2. If you already have a Candidate Account, please Sign-In before you apply.**## **Job Description:**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.Key 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.Required Skills and Experience* 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.Desirable Skills* 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.**Education/Experience**Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 8+ years of related experience or Masters degree in Engineering/Computer Science and 6+ years of related experience**Additional Job Description:****Compensation and Benefits**The annual base salary range for this position is $108,000 - $172,800This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in accordance with relevant plan documents, and equity in accordance with equity plan documents and equity award agreements.Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.**Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.****If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.**