Mainframe z/VM & Linux Engineer
Aditya SahaniUnited StatesMIDPosted 1h ago
IBM z/VM AdministrationVM Guest ProvisioningLinux on IBM ZRHELSUSEUbuntuDirMaintVMSES/ERSUsPTFsAPARsHMCIPL OperationsDASDStorageNetworkingRACFLinux PatchingUpgradesPerformance MonitoringL2/L3 Production SupportTroubleshootingAutomationREXXShellPythonAnsible
About the Role
We are looking for a Mainframe z/VM & Linux Engineer to join Bank of America. This role involves working with IBM z/VM and Linux on IBM Z systems, providing production support, and implementing automation solutions.
Key Responsibilities
• Administer IBM z/VM and perform VM guest provisioning
• Manage Linux on IBM Z environments including RHEL, SUSE, and Ubuntu
• Utilize DirMaint, VMSES/E, RSUs, PTFs, and APARs
• Perform HMC and IPL operations
• Manage DASD, storage, networking, and RACF
• Conduct Linux patching, upgrades, and performance monitoring
• Provide L2/L3 production support and troubleshooting
• Develop automation scripts using REXX, Shell, Python, or Ansible
Requirements
• Hands-on experience with IBM z/VM and Linux on IBM Z
• Proficiency in VM Guest Provisioning and administration
• Knowledge of DirMaint, VMSES/E, RSUs, PTFs, and APARs
• Experience with HMC and IPL operations
• Understanding of DASD, storage, networking, and RACF
• Skills in Linux patching, upgrades, and performance monitoring
• Ability to provide L2/L3 production support and troubleshooting
• Experience with automation using REXX, Shell, Python, or Ansible
Note: This role requires professionals with specific IBM z/VM and Linux on IBM Z experience. General Linux Administrators and traditional COBOL/Mainframe Developers without z/VM experience are not a fit.