IBM z / VM Systems Administrator

Overview

Job Title : IBM z / VM Systems Administrator

Location : Springfield, IL

Duration : 6 Months

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the State's mission-critical IBM mainframe virtualization infrastructure, including IBM z / VM environments.
• Install, configure, monitor, and administer IBM z / VM; ensure system stability, performance, and security in support of statewide business applications and services.
• Provide deep expertise in z / VM systems management, virtualization, RACF security, and resource administration; work independently and with teams on high-availability, enterprise-scale environments.
• System Administration : Install, configure, and maintain IBM z / VM operating environments; apply maintenance, service packs, and system upgrades; monitor and manage z / VM resources (CPU, memory, I / O).
• User and Resource Management : Administer VM definitions, directory entries, user access; manage z / VM spool, minidisks, and shared resources; maintain performance tuning and capacity planning documentation.
• Security & Compliance : Implement and enforce RACF policies; configure and support secure networking with AT-TLS and SSL / TLS keyrings; ensure compliance with SOC2, IRS Pub 1075, and other security frameworks.
• Disaster Recovery & High Availability : Participate in DR testing and system restoration planning; develop and maintain z / VM recovery runbooks and procedures.
• Support & Collaboration : Troubleshoot and resolve z / VM system issues, coordinate with vendors (IBM, HPE, etc.) and internal DoIT teams for upgrades and migrations; provide documentation, training, and mentoring to junior staff.

Qualifications

About us

DivIHN , the 'IT Asset Performance Services' organization, provides Professional Consulting, Custom Projects, and Professional Resource Augmentation services to clients in the Mid-West and beyond. The strategic characteristics of the organization are Standardization, Specialization, and Collaboration.

DivIHN is an equal opportunity employer. DivIHN does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.

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