Mainframe z/VM System programmer

MainframeMaster; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Equity grant

Annual equity awards

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

BROADCOM’s Broadcom Plano, TX site is seeking a skilled Mainframe z/VM System programmer to administer and support IBM z/VM environments. This role focuses on VM guest provisioning, service machine configuration, and ensuring system reliability in a high-availability production setting.

The ideal candidate will have extensive z/VM experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and familiarity with CA VM products, VTAM, and RSCS. Competitive salary with bonus and equity opportunities is offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience with IBM z/VM administration and support.
• Experience in a high-availability production environment.
• Experience with guest provisioning and management of z/OS, z/VM, and z/VSE under z/VM.

Responsibilities

• z/VM system administration and support for IBM z/VM OS.
• Define and manage VM guests for z/OS, z/VM, z/Linux, and z/VSE.
• Configure and administer VM service machines (RSCS, TCP/IP SSL, VTAM, certificates).
• Ensure backup/restoration of DCSS and NSS segments.
• Collaborate with VM guest owners to allocate resources.

Skills

z/VM administration

Z/VM guest provisioning

mainframe troubleshooting

high availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering/Computer Science

Tools

CA VM products

RSCS

TCP/IP SSL

VTAM

DCSS/NSS

Job description

# Mainframe z/VM System programmerBroadcom (CA Technologies)Full-timeUSA-TX Plano Legacy Drive Suite 7000 viewsPosted October 15, 2026## Job DescriptionPlease 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/ExperienceBachelor's degree in Engineering and 8+ years of related experience or Masters degree in Engineering/Computer Science and 6+ years of related experienceCompensation and BenefitsThe annual base salary range for this position is USD 109,700.00 To USD 175,500.00As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and 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.