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Certification Engineer Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

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Lead Engineer

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$115K - $135K/yr

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Mid-Level Software Engineer

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$87K - $157K/yr

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How much do certification engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for certification engineer in Arizona is $90,365.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,000.00 and $102,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a certification engineer?

To thrive as a Certification Engineer, you need expertise in compliance standards, quality assurance processes, and a relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with regulatory databases, documentation tools, and industry-specific certification systems such as ISO, FAA, or CE marking platforms is often required. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are critical soft skills in this position. These competencies ensure accurate certification processes, regulatory compliance, and smooth collaboration with internal teams and external regulatory bodies.

What does a certification engineer do?

A Certification Engineer ensures that products, systems, or processes comply with industry standards, regulations, and safety requirements. They work with regulatory bodies, conduct tests, compile documentation, and facilitate approvals. Their role is essential in industries like aerospace, automotive, medical devices, and consumer electronics, where compliance with legal and safety standards is mandatory.

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Infographic showing various Certification Engineer job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,365 per year, or $43.4 per hour.

Senior Mainframe z/VM & Linux Systems Engineer

Delan Associates, Inc

Phoenix, AZ

Contractor

Posted 25 days ago


Job description

Experience: 10+

Contract: Long Term

Only GC, USC

Key Responsibilities

Install, configure, administer, and maintain IBM z/VM environments.

Provision and manage Linux on IBM Z (s390x) virtual servers.

Perform system upgrades, migrations, patching, and capacity planning.

Monitor system performance and optimize resource utilization.

Support high-availability and disaster recovery solutions.

Configure and maintain virtual networking, storage, and security components.

Troubleshoot operating system, virtualization, and infrastructure issues.

Implement automation for provisioning, monitoring, and system administration tasks.

Collaborate with application, database, storage, and network teams.

Develop and maintain technical documentation and operational procedures.

Participate in on-call support and production incident resolution.

Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of experience supporting IBM Mainframe environments.

Strong hands-on experience with:

oz/VM

oLinux on IBM Z (RHEL, SUSE, or Ubuntu for s390x)

oIBM Z hardware platforms

oVirtual machine provisioning and administration

Experience with:

oDIRMAINT

oRACF or equivalent security administration

oTCP/IP networking

oShared File System (SFS)

oCMS

oCP commands and system management

Strong Linux administration skills:

oUser management

oStorage management

oSystem tuning

oShell scripting

oPerformance troubleshooting

Experience supporting virtualized enterprise workloads.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with:

oIBM z16, z15, z14, or z13 platforms

oLinuxONE environments

oIBM Wave for z/VM

oOpenShift on IBM Z

oKubernetes

oDocker / Podman containers

oAnsible automation

oGit and DevOps tools

Familiarity with:

oDb2

oWebSphere

oMQ

oCICS integration

oHybrid cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, OCI)

Experience with security and compliance frameworks in financial services environments.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Desired Soft Skills

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.

Experience supporting large-scale banking, insurance, or government environments is highly preferred.

Nice to Have

IBM Certified z/VM System Programmer

Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)

SUSE Certified Administrator

Experience with Mainframe Modernization and Linux workload migration initiatives.

Employment Type: CONTRACTOR