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Kyndryl

Mainframe z/VM, Linux

Kyndryl

Mainframe z/VM & Linux Engineer for IBM Z virtualization systems. Responsible for optimizing virtual machines and Linux systems in enterprise environments at Kyndryl.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeDallas • Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
DockerKubernetesLinuxPythonShell Scripting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • 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
  • 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)

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Strong experience with:
  • IBM z/VM (z/VM 6.x / 7.x)
  • Linux on IBM Z (RHEL/SUSE/Ubuntu)
  • Hands-on experience with:
  • Virtual machine provisioning and management
  • VM directory management (DirMaint)
  • System maintenance (RSUs, APARs, VMSES/E)
  • Knowledge of:
  • HMC operations and IPL processes
  • Storage (DASD) and networking on z systems
  • Strong troubleshooting skills across:
  • z/VM system issues
  • Linux OS performance and configuration

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Remote work options
  • Employee learning programs
  • Volunteering and giving platform

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Hard Skills & Tools
IBM z/VM (z/VM 6.x / 7.x)Linux Distributions (RHEL, SUSE, Ubuntu)Virtual Machine ManagementSystem MaintenanceHMC OperationsPerformance MonitoringPatching and UpgradesREXX ScriptingShell ScriptingPython
Soft Skills
TroubleshootingAnalytical Skills