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# Mainframe z/VM System programmer

- **Company:** Broadcom
- **Location:** Plano, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $109,700.0 - $175,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Linux, VSE (Operating System), Mainframes, Broadcom, TCP/IP, Z/OS, SSL Certificate Management, Transport Layer Security, Software Troubleshooting, Information Technology, Ibm Z/vm, Hardware Infrastructure
- **Published:** October 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7ef4daed7131bc44

## About the Role

* 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., Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 8+ years of related experience or Masters degree in Engineering/Computer Science and 6+ years of related experience

## 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., * 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.