What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mainframe z/VM & Linux Engineer (Only W2) position at Resource Innovative Technologies LLC?
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Mainframe z/VM & Linux Systems Engineer to support, administer, and optimize IBM Z mainframe virtualization environments running z/VM and Linux on IBM Z. The ideal candidate will have expertise in z/VM systems programming, Linux administration, virtualization technologies, performance tuning, automation, and enterprise infrastructure management.
The engineer will be responsible for maintaining highly available and secure IBM Z environments, supporting Linux guests, managing virtualization resources, troubleshooting complex system issues, and collaborating with infrastructure, network, security, and application teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and maintain IBM z/VM environments.
- Administer Linux on IBM Z (RHEL, SUSE, Ubuntu).
- Manage virtual machines, guest operating systems, and resource allocation.
- Perform z/VM system upgrades, maintenance, and patch management.
- Configure and support TCP/IP networking within z/VM and Linux environments.
- Monitor system performance and conduct capacity planning.
- Troubleshoot operating system, virtualization, and infrastructure issues.
- Support storage integration, DASD management, and backup/recovery procedures.
- Implement automation using REXX, Shell Scripting, Ansible, or other tools.
- Maintain system security and compliance standards.
- Support disaster recovery planning and business continuity initiatives.
- Collaborate with application, database, and infrastructure teams during deployments and migrations.
- Create and maintain technical documentation and operational procedures.
Salary : $60 - $62