Linux on Z Systems Engineer - 100% remote

Contract length 6 months

Rate: $75 - $90/hr

Overview

A Linux on Z Engineer to support system administration, configuration, and compliance remediation across mainframe environment. The role focuses on Linux on Z, z/VM, and KVM hypervisor management, as well as integration with storage and SAN components.

Responsibilities

Administer and maintain Linux on Z, z/VM, and KVM environments running within IBM Z mainframes (z15, z16).

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.

Requirements

5+ years of experience as a Linux Systems Engineer or Mainframe Systems Administrator.

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.