Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer – Nomad z/VM

CTG is seeking to fill a Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer – Nomad z/VM position for our client.

Location: Remote Duration: 6 months, with possibility for extension

Why This Role

This is a high-impact role supporting a complex enterprise IBM mainframe environment. You will be responsible for the stability, performance, and ongoing evolution of a large-scale z/VM infrastructure, including Nomad z/VM tooling, in a mission-critical production setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support Nomad z/VM in a large IBM mainframe environment
• Perform system upgrades, maintenance, patching, and configuration changes
• Monitor and optimize system performance, availability, and capacity
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex z/VM system-level issues
• Support incident, problem, and change management processes
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and vendor teams
• Ensure adherence to security, audit, and operational standards (including RACF)
• Support disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution
• Maintain technical documentation and operational procedures

Required Skills & Experience

• 7–10+ years in mainframe systems programming
• Strong expertise in IBM z/VM (installation, configuration, support, maintenance)
• Experience with Nomad z/VM or similar mainframe management/performance tools
• Solid understanding of z/Linux and virtualization concepts
• Experience with SMPE, VMSES, RACF, and mainframe security practices
• Strong background in performance tuning, capacity planning, and monitoring
• Experience supporting high-availability enterprise production environments
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills

Preferred Experience

• Large enterprise or public sector mainframe environments
• Disaster recovery and business continuity processes
• Automation or scripting in mainframe environments
• ITIL framework experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.

To Apply: To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. For additional information, please contact Malti Jha at [email protected]. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $76.00 to $83.00/hour. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered.

CTG, a Cegeka company, delivers IT and business solutions that enhance clients’ digital agility, empowering them to seize new opportunities and overcome any challenge. Backed by more than 60 years’ experience and a commitment to being a reliable, results-driven partner, we work shoulder to shoulder with clients to shape digital together. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. With more than 9,000 team members in over 15 countries, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver innovative solutions. We operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries.

Together, we shape what’s next—working shoulder to shoulder to deliver impactful solutions for our clients and society. Our culture is built by the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. At CTG, you’ll find a workplace where you are encouraged to grow, supported in your ambitions, and empowered to shape your own career journey. For more information, visit www.ctg.com.

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.