Principal Mainframe Capacity & Performance Engineer
skillventory - A Leading Talent Research Firm
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Durham • North Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United States
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Lead
Tech Stack
GrafanaPython
About the role
- Drive stability and innovation across z/OS mainframe environment.
- Monitor, analyze, forecast utilization and business volumes.
- Recommend resource provisioning for mainframe processors and peripherals.
- Develop advanced dashboards and automate workflows.
- Partner with internal teams and vendors, supporting diverse business and technical units.
- Provide technical support, reporting, analysis, and recommendations for optimal performance.
Requirements
- Deep expertise in mainframe capacity and performance engineering within large-scale, complex enterprises.
- Advanced knowledge of IBM zEnterprise hardware, RMF, SMF, SAS, MXG, Intellimagic, and related tools.
- Experience with SYSPLEX design, WLM policy tuning, and PR/SM optimization of GP & zIIP configurations.
- Strong programming skills (SAS/MXG, Python, R, Grafana, Power BI).
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Self-motivated, collaborative, and committed to advancing technology and processes.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
mainframe capacity engineeringperformance engineeringprogramming (SAS, MXG, Python, R)dashboard developmentworkflow automationSYSPLEX designWLM policy tuningPR/SM optimizationIBM zEnterprise hardwareresource provisioning
Soft skills
communicationcollaborationself-motivatedcommitment to technology advancement