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Mainframe z/VM System programmer

Broadcom

Pittsburgh, PAFull-time$110–176K/yrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$110–176K/yr
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Broadcom seeks a Mainframe z/VM System Programmer to support and maintain enterprise IBM Z infrastructure in a high-availability product development environment. The role focuses on z/VM administration, guest provisioning, VM service machines, and IBM and third-party VM products. It also involves troubleshooting complex issues and maintaining system stability. Expertise in HCD and IOCDS management is desirable.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

IBM Z/VM AdministrationHigh-Availability ProductionGuest ProvisioningZ/OS Guest ManagementZ/VM Guest ManagementZ/VSE Guest ManagementHCDIOCDS ManagementHardware ConfigurationIBM Z Hardware ConfigurationI/O Subsystem Design

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering or Master's in Engineering/Computer ScienceBachelor's+8 or Master's+6 Years Related Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

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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/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

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is USD 109,700.00 To USD 175,500.00

As 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.

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