This is a mainframe-heavy systems role focused on IBM Z hardware and the operational reality of keeping a data center stable. If you’re the type who can troubleshoot under pressure, manage upgrades without drama, and speak both “hardware” and “z/OS,” you’ll fit right in.
About Axiom Software Solutions Limited
Axiom Software Solutions Limited supports organizations with specialized IT delivery, often providing experienced engineers to run and modernize critical infrastructure. This role centers on IBM Z mainframe operations, break-fix response, and maintaining hardware and OS stability in production.
Schedule
• Remote (United States)
• Type not specified (confirm contract vs full-time)
• Production support expectations, including real-time incident response
• Uses ITSM tools and structured change processes (ServiceNow, Jira)
What You’ll Do
• Install, maintain, and support IBM mainframe data center hardware and configuration data (HCD)
• Support mainframe disaster recovery readiness and related procedures
• Monitor production and development environments to ensure hardware performs as designed
• Perform real-time break-fix and incident triage, diagnosis, and repair actions
• Execute hardware patching and microcode upgrades with proper change control
• Use system commands to support and maintain the hardware infrastructure environment
• Work within incident/change management processes using ServiceNow and IBM case submission tools
• Support IBM Z environments: z/OS and z/VM (zLinux)
What You Need
• Hands-on experience managing IBM mainframe hardware infrastructure (z15/z16, HMC, DS8000, TS7700, TS4500, FlashSystems)
• Strong break-fix and production support skills (triage through resolution)
• Familiarity with HCD, disaster recovery concepts, and operational documentation
• Working knowledge of z/OS and z/VM (zLinux) environments
• Experience with ServiceNow (incident, change, CMDB) and Jira
• Understanding of hardware patch management and microcode upgrade processes
• Bonus: scripting skills (Linux Bash, Python) and RESTful APIs
Benefits
• Not listed (ask about rate/salary, on-call expectations, shift hours, equipment, and travel requirements if any)
Real talk: this role is not “generic system engineer.” It’s mainframe ops with real accountability. If your background is more cloud-native and lighter on IBM Z hardware, this could be a rough fit. But if you’ve lived in the z/OS world and can talk z15/z16 + HMC like it’s normal, you’re exactly who they’re hunting.
Happy Hunting,
~Two Chicks…