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IBM MAINFRAME z/VM SECURITY SPECIALIST (Remote) in Washington DC in Purisolve, Inc.

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2025-11-24
Job title: IBM MAINFRAME z/VM SECURITY SPECIALIST (Remote) Company: Purisolve, Inc. Job description: IBM MAINFRAME z/VM SECURITY SPECIALIST (Remote) JOB SUMMARY Purisolve is seeking an IBM Mainframe z/VM Security Specialist (Remote) with the appropriate technical skills and experience to support our client team. Note: Experience with z/VM on IBM z Series Mainframes is required. QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Only applicants meeting the following minimum qualifications and having the requisite experience to immediately satisfy the responsibilities, outlined below, will be considered: Minimum qualifications: • Must be a US Citizen or a 3-year resident, due to clearance requirements. • Must have at least 3 years of experience installing, configuring, and maintaining upgrades of the following software/tools on IBM z Series Mainframes for Corporations and/or Government Agencies. • IBM z/VM (minimum 3 years) • IBM RACF for z/VM (minimum 3 years) • IBM zSecure (minimum 3 years) • ISPF (minimum 3 years) • LDAP within z/VM (minimum 3 years) • DirMaint (minimum 3 years) • Must demonstrate above-average oral and written communication skills. • Must be a self-starter, possess strong organizational skills, be able to work independently, and manage projects/priorities. Responsibilities: • On the IBM z Series Mainframe, using z/VM Hypervisor software, support the virtualization of z/Linux operating system environments. • Provide technical software expertise to install, configure, and maintain the following software/tools within an IBM z Series Mainframe z/VM environment. • IBM zSecure • IBM RACF for z/VM • DirMaint • ISPF • Establish and configure LDAP Services within an IBM Mainframe z/VM environment. • Create/assist with developing Standard Operating and Desktop Procedure documentation for the above work processes. • Create and maintain schedules for software installation projects. • Maintain an understanding of ISPF within an IBM mainframe z/VM environment. • Provide knowledge transfer/training to current IRS support staff, including documentation of processes and procedures. • Verify that all "Best Practices" have been followed to ensure that installations fall within mandated security guidelines. • If needed, provide technical expertise and services in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Vanguard Security Manager within an IBM Mainframe z/VM environment. See 'Desired Experience' section below. DESIRED EXPERIENCE The following experience is a plus: • Vanguard Security Tool Experience (at least 2 years) • Vanguard Security Manager (at least 3 years) EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field. BENEFITS • The position is 100% remote. • 401k available with matching up to 4% of salary (after 1 year of employment). • Insurance available: • Health - Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield • Dental - MetLife • Vision - Aetna • AD&D - MetLife (employer paid) • Life - MetLife (base - employer paid) • Long-term disability - MetLife (employer paid) • Short-term disability - MetLife • Federal holidays are paid - 11 days/year. • Time-off accrues - 10 hours/month. PM22 PI Expected salary: Location: Washington DC Apply for the job now! [ad_2] Apply tot his job Apply To this Job

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