Mainframe z/VM System programmer

About This Role

• 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 - $172,800 This 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.
• 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.