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A large global enterprise services client is seeking an experienced IBM z/VM Systems Programmer to support and enhance a complex, multi-tenant mainframe virtualization environment. The role focuses on operational stability, performance optimization, automation, and support of Linux on IBM Z workloads.Key Responsibilities:Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade IBM z/VM environments, including PTF management.Administer CP, CMS, spool, paging, and minidisk configurations.Manage z/VM virtual networking (VSWITCH, NICDEF, VLANs, routing/bridging).Provision and support Linux on IBM Z guests (RHEL/SLES) under z/VM.Perform performance monitoring, capacity planning, and tuning across CPU, memory, and I/O.Support storage integrations including FCP / SAN-attached storage.Develop and maintain operational documentation, automation, and runbooks.Provide L2/L3 support, incident/problem management, and participate in change activities.Collaborate with global infrastructure teams (mainframe, storage, network, security).Required Skills:Strong hands-on experience with IBM z/VM in enterprise environments.Deep understanding of CP/CMS, guest lifecycle management, and resource allocation.Experience with VSWITCH and z/VM networking concepts.Performance analysis and troubleshooting expertise.Experience supporting Linux guests on IBM Z.Comfortable working in managed services / large client environments.Nice-to-Have:DirMaint, SMAPI, RACF / ESM integration.z/OS exposure or shared mainframe environments.Experience supporting banking or regulated enterprise clients.Scripting / automation (REXX or similar).Interview Focus:Day-to-day z/VM operations and real incident examples.Performance tuning and networking scenarios.Change management and production support experience.