Mainframe z/VM System programmer

Broadcom Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 172,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid holidays and vacation time

Job summary

Broadcom Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Mainframe z/VM System programmer to support and maintain their IBM Z mainframe infrastructure. This role involves administering z/VM environments and managing VM guests for various operating systems, ensuring system stability and performance.

The ideal candidate should have over 8 years of extensive hands-on experience with z/VM, a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, and be adept at troubleshooting complex issues. Broadcom offers a competitive salary range of $108,000 - $172,800 along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in IBM z/VM administration and support.
• Strong troubleshooting and implementation skills.
• Experience with hardware configuration definition and management.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain IBM z/VM operating systems.
• Manage VM guests and allocate resources appropriately.
• Collaborate with VM guest owners for optimal system performance.

Skills

IBM z/VM administration

High-availability environment experience

Guest provisioning and management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering/Computer Science

Tools

CA/Broadcom suite of VM products

Job description

Job Summary

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

• 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 (RSCS, TCPIP SSL, VTAM, Certificate Management).
• Ensure proficiency in building, backup, and restoration of DCSS and NSS segments.
• 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 for processor, channels, control units, and devices.
• Technical knowledge of IBM Z hardware configuration and I/O subsystem design.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 8+ years of related experience or Master's degree in Engineering/Computer Science and 6+ years of related experience.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $108,000 - $172,800. The position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and equity as per company plans. Broadcom offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision plans; 401(k) participation with company matching; Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP); Employee Assistance Program (EAP); paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time; and compliance with Paid Family Leave and other applicable laws.

Broadcom is an equal opportunity employer. We 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 other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law. We also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.