CTG is seeking to fill a Mainframe z/VM & Linux Systems Programmer position for our client. Responsible for administering, supporting, and optimizing IBM z/VM hypervisor environments and Linux on IBM Z (z/Linux) systems. This role focuses on virtualization management, Linux workload hosting, performance tuning, storage/network integration, and maintaining highly available enterprise workloads on IBM Z infrastructure.

**Location:** Phoenix, AZ metro area (Hybrid working model)
**Duration:** 6 months with option to convert after 6 months
**Citizenship Requirements:** USC, Permanent Resident, or Other EAD holders only (no visa dependent candidates)

**Key Responsibilities**

+ Administer and maintain IBM z/VM hypervisor environments.
+ Provision, configure, and support Linux on IBM Z (z/Linux) guest systems.
+ Manage virtual machines, system resources (CPU, memory, I/O), and workload allocation.
+ Perform performance monitoring, tuning, and capac...