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

Remote, USA • Full-time • Posted 2026-05-04

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:

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.

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