Linux on Z Systems Engineer - 100% remote

Summary: A Linux on Z Engineer is required to support system administration, configuration, and compliance remediation within a mainframe environment, focusing on Linux on Z, z/VM, and KVM hypervisor management. The role involves collaboration with various teams to ensure compliance and performance while managing IBM Z mainframes and associated storage components. Strong troubleshooting and scripting skills are essential, along with a solid understanding of compliance-driven IT environments. The position is fully remote and classified as outside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain Linux on Z, z/VM, and KVM environments running within IBM Z mainframes (z15, z16).
• Contribute to documentation, SOP updates, and control evidence collection.
• Perform root-cause analysis for issues impacting compliance or performance.
• Manage connectivity and configuration for DS8K / FlashSystem storage, HMC consoles, and Brocade SAN switches.
• Collaborate with Security Operations Engineer to plan and execute remediation tasks and document results.
• Support system hardening, access management, and performance tuning activities.
• Implement configuration, patching, and security remediation tasks aligned with ESS controls.

Key Skills:

• 5+ years of experience as a Linux Systems Engineer or Mainframe Systems Administrator.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Strong troubleshooting and scripting skills (Bash, Python, Ansible preferred).
• Understanding of compliance-driven IT environments and change control processes.
• Working knowledge of IBM DS8K / FlashSystem storage and Brocade SAN operations.
• Familiarity with KVM on RHEL, IBM HMC, and mainframe virtualization concepts.
• Proven experience with IBM Z (z15/z16) platforms, Linux on Z, and z/VM environments.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT