z/VM Production Support Engineer | Hybrid | W2

Matlen Silver; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a z/VM Production Support Engineer to provide technical support for the IBM z/VM operating system. This role involves handling BAU support tasks, performing system upgrades, and resolving configuration issues. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in z/VM, with strong problem-solving skills and experience in building and supporting guest systems. Join a company with over 40 years of experience in delivering technology solutions to Fortune 500 companies, where your expertise will contribute to innovative projects and a legacy of success.

Qualifications

• Expertise in z/VM support and configuration is essential.
• Experience with network setups and performance tuning required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for the IBM z/VM operating system.
• Conduct BAU support work around the z/VM environment.

Skills

z/VM operating system support

General z/VM configuration (TCP/IP, FTP)

Problem determination and corrective actions

IBM Service Request (IBM Link)

Maintenance/RSU ordering and installation

Operating system version upgrades

REXX and CMS Pipes

Building z/VM guest systems

Performance and Tuning (Velocity Tools)

Linux on Z virtual servers

Job description

Location: Richmond, United States

Sector: Financial Services

Salary: $43.00 to $50.00 per hour

Job Title: z/VM Production Support Engineer

Duration: 18 months

Location: Richmond VA / Plano TX / Atlanta, GA / Chandler, AZ

Required Pay Scale: $43-$50/hr - W2

***Due to client requirements, this role is only open to USC or GC candidates***

Job Summary:

Project Details:

• BAU support work around z/VM environment - The position provides technical support for IBM z/VM operating system.

Must Haves:

• Subject matter expert with z/VM operating system support including:
• General z/VM configuration including network (TCP/IP and FTP)
• General z/VM problem determination and corrective actions
• Familiar with IBM Service Request (IBM Link)
• Ordering and Installing maintenance/RSU (Shop Z and VM/SES)
• Operating system version upgrades
• Coding and maintaining custom systems utilities and exits (REXX and CMS Pipes)
• Building z/VM guest systems (z/OS and Linux)
• Experience installing program products from CA, Broadcom, etc.
• Performance and Tuning (Velocity Tools)
• Familiarity with VM:Secure
• Experience building and supporting Linux on Z virtual servers

Desired Skills:

• Assembler skills
• If they have any Linux VM skills on z/VM

About Matlen Silver:

Experience Matters. Let your experience be driven by our experience. For more than 40 years, Matlen Silver has delivered solutions for complex talent and technology needs to Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders. Led by hard work, honesty, and a trusted team of experts, we can say that Matlen Silver technology has created a solutions experience and legacy of success that is the difference in the way the world works.

Matlen Silver is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.

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