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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe z/VM & Linux Engineer to support IBM Z virtualization environments and Linux on Z platforms. This role is responsible for provisioning, maintaining, and optimizing virtual machines and Linux systems running on z/VM, ensuring high availability, performance, and secure operations in enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain IBM z/VM systems
• Manage lifecycle of virtual machines (guests): Provisioning, Scaling, Decommissioning
• Administer z/VM components such as: DirMaint, VMSES/E, RACF for z/VM security
• Apply system maintenance: RSUs, PTFs, APARs, and service updates
• Perform system IPLs and hardware configuration updates via HMC
• Install, configure, and maintain Linux distributions on IBM Z: RHEL, SUSE, Ubuntu
• Support deployment and management of Linux workloads on z/VM
• Ensure system stability, performance, and security compliance
• Perform patching, upgrades, and vulnerability remediation
• Manage file systems, storage, and network configurations
• Monitor system performance and availability: CPU, memory, I/O utilization, Workload performance and capacity
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues: Performance bottlenecks, VM failures, Linux system errors
• Analyze logs and system metrics to ensure operational stability
• Provide L2/L3 support for production environments
• Automate provisioning and operational tasks using: REXX, Shell scripting, Python (preferred)
• Support DevOps and integration initiatives: CI/CD pipelines, Container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes – optional)
• Assist application teams with deploying workloads on Linux on Z
• Implement and maintain security controls: RACF integration for z/VM, Linux OS hardening
• Ensure compliance with enterprise standards and audit requirements
• Support vulnerability management and patch remediation
• Maintain system documentation and configuration records
• Ensure all changes follow: ITIL / ServiceNow change management processes
• Support DR planning and execution for z/VM and Linux systems

Requirements

• Strong experience with IBM z/VM (z/VM 6.x / 7.x)
• Strong experience with Linux on IBM Z (RHEL/SUSE/Ubuntu)
• Hands-on experience with Virtual machine provisioning and management
• Hands-on experience with VM directory management (DirMaint)
• Hands-on experience with System maintenance (RSUs, APARs, VMSES/E)
• Knowledge of HMC operations and IPL processes
• Knowledge of Storage (DASD) and networking on z systems
• Strong troubleshooting skills across z/VM system issues
• Strong troubleshooting skills across Linux OS performance and configuration
• Knowledge of Sysplex, networking, and storage integration
• Experience with Monitoring tools (e.g., Grafana, OMEGAMON) and Automation tooling (Ansible, scripting)
• Exposure to Cloud integration / hybrid environments and Container workloads on Linux on Z

Skills

• z/VM
• Linux on Z
• RHEL
• SUSE
• Ubuntu
• Virtual machine provisioning
• VM directory management
• System maintenance
• HMC operations
• IPL processes
• Storage (DASD)
• Networking on z systems
• Troubleshooting
• RACF
• REXX
• Shell scripting
• Python
• DevOps
• CI/CD pipelines
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• ITIL
• ServiceNow
• Sysplex
• Grafana
• OMEGAMON
• Ansible

Location

• Plano, TX
• Charlotte, NC
• Richmond, VA
• Jacksonville, FL
• Pennington, NJ
• Chicago, IL

Work Type

• Hybrid (onsite 3 days a week)

Experience Level

• Experienced

Benefits

• Employee learning programs
• Certifications (Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft)
• Company-wide volunteering and giving platform
• Donations, fundraisers, volunteering opportunities
• Support for diverse employee needs and family moments

About the Company

• At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day.
• We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.
• We work with clients in a variety of industries, from banking to retail.
• Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career, from Junior System Administrator to Architect.
• We have opportunities for Cloud Hyperscalers that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms.
• Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey.
• At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.
• We achieve progress the world depends on, with purpose.
• We are part of a culture designed with purpose. One that is restless, empathetic and devoted.
• Where we are committed to sustainable progress for our customers and supporting the communities where we work and live.
• Join us, and together, we can advance the vital systems that power human progress.

Equal Opportunity

• Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.
• Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice.
• This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.
• Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccination to align with their respective COVID-19 vaccination policies.
• Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.