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Mainframe Hardware Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

The Role We are seeking an experienced Mainframe z/VM & Linux Engineer to support IBM Z ... Perform system IPLs and hardware configuration updates via HMC Linux on Z Administration: * Install ...

ATM Hardware faults and alarm testing. Perform mainframe applications ATM testing on EFT network, Debit Card processing, EFT processing system and data communications. Knowledge of Network messaging ...

Using z/OS, SMP/e and Mainframe JCL, System Utilities Experience with DB2 for z/os installation and ... Develops software components and hardware for projects; aligns these with business strategies and ...

Help Desk Analyst (29310)

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$20.25 - $27.75/hr

... Hardware, server support, or security related); researching and analyzing a wide range of ... other mainframe and supported systems. - Participating on system projects: analyzing business ...

... hardware solutions. * A successful candidate will show the capability to execute the following ... Experience working within distributed, mainframe or midrange computing environments (background can ...

Help Desk Analyst (29047)

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$20.25 - $27.75/hr

... Hardware, server support, or security related); researching and analyzing a wide range of ... other mainframe and supported systems. - Participating on system projects: analyzing business ...

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Mainframe Hardware information

What is the difference between Mainframe Hardware vs Mainframe Software?

AspectMainframe HardwareMainframe Software
Primary FocusPhysical components like servers, processors, storage devicesPrograms, operating systems, and applications running on mainframes
Required SkillsHardware maintenance, troubleshooting, system setupProgramming, system management, software installation
Work EnvironmentData centers, server roomsData centers, administrative offices, remote support
CertificationsHardware certifications (e.g., Cisco, CompTIA)OS certifications (e.g., z/OS, Linux)

In summary, mainframe hardware professionals focus on maintaining and troubleshooting the physical components of mainframe systems, while mainframe software specialists develop, install, and manage the software that runs on these powerful machines. Both roles are essential for the smooth operation of mainframe environments but require different skill sets and certifications.

What job categories do people searching Mainframe Hardware jobs in Arizona look for?

The top searched job categories for Mainframe Hardware jobs in Arizona are:

Senior Mainframe z/VM & Linux Systems Engineer

Delan Associates, Inc

Phoenix, AZ

Contractor

Re-posted 20 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