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Mainframe Senior Architect – Performance & Capacity Management

Glint Tech SolutionsNew York, New York
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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
Remote
Benefits
Career Development

Job Description

Job Title: Mainframe Senior Architect – Performance & Capacity ManagementLocation: Remote, USA

Company Overview Glint Tech Solutions is a women-owned, global IT staffing firm recruiting on behalf of a leading enterprise client for the role below.

Project Description Seeking a Mainframe Senior Architect specializing in IBM mainframe performance and capacity management (~80% performance / 20% capacity planning) for a large IBM zEnterprise environment, covering z/OS performance, WLM, SMF/RMF analysis, Parallel Sysplex, and capacity forecasting/cost optimization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor, tune, and troubleshoot z/OS performance (CPU, memory, storage, workload)
  • Tune WLM policies; analyze SMF/RMF data for trends and bottlenecks
  • Evaluate Db2, CICS, IMS, and MQ workload impact across multi-LPAR/Parallel Sysplex environments
  • Forecast MIPS/MSU capacity; perform SCRT processing
  • Build dashboards/reports via SAS/MXG, Excel, OMEGAMON, IntelliMagic, REXX, JCL
  • Partner cross-functionally on findings; advise on cost optimization
  • Provide technical leadership and mentoring

Mandatory Skills

  • Extensive z/OS, WLM, SMF/RMF, Parallel Sysplex experience
  • Strong REXX/JCL and SAS/MXG or OMEGAMON skills
  • Db2/CICS/IMS/MQ performance knowledge
  • MIPS/MSU forecasting and IBM software cost optimization understanding
  • Advanced Excel and executive communication skills
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen

Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Grafana (highly desirable), ZPCR, Macro4 Freezeframe, BMC Thruput Manager, TADz, IntelliMagic
  • SAS programming; executive dashboard experience
  • Large-scale, highly transactional enterprise background

Education Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field preferred, not required with strong relevant experience (note on profile if applicable).

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Yes, this position at Glint Tech Solutions supports remote work, giving candidates the flexibility to work outside the primary office location.
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