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Mainframe Infrastructure Metrics Engineer - 100% Remote

Georgia Tek Systems

  • Southfield, MI
  • 8 days ago
  • Remote

    Highlights

    Proficiency in data analysis and creation of dashboards and various visualizations that will provide actionable insights for operations, engineering and management decision making. 10+ years of mainframe systems experience with proficiency in performance management for large, multi-processor, multi-LPAR, Parallel Sysplex environments utilizing z/OS.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSouthfield, MI (
    Remote
    )

    Description

    Mainframe Infrastructure Metrics Engineer - 100% Remote
    Location USA
    Rate DOE
    Start Date Immediately

    Responsibilities
    • Observability, Monitoring & Tooling:
    • Implement and maintain observability solutions to monitor mainframe performance metrics
    • Collaborate in development/modification of dashboards and alerts to track system health and performance.
    • Ensure comprehensive visibility into Mainframe system operations and quickly identify issues.
    • Performance Monitoring and Analysis:
    • Monitor mainframe performance metrics using various Tools such as RMF, SmartIS, iZPCA, MICs and other internal tools.
    • Analyze performance data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and potential issues.
    • Develop and implement performance tuning strategies to optimize system performance.
    • Data Analysis:
    • Collect and analyze system performance data to generate reports and dashboards.
    • Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop metrics to track system performance.
    • Summarize and present data findings, recommendations, and methodology to senior leadership, department leadership and enterprise stakeholders (technical and non-technical stakeholders)
    • Collaboration and Communication:
    • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including operations, development, and infrastructure teams.
    • Provide technical support and guidance to team members and stakeholders.
    • Participate in on-call rotations and provide timely responses to performance and observability issues.

    Experience
    • Bachelor's degree in information systems, Mathematics, Finance or another quantitative or related subject
    • 10+ years of mainframe systems experience with proficiency in performance management for large, multi-processor, multi-LPAR, Parallel Sysplex environments utilizing z/OS
    • Proven experience in mainframe performance monitoring, observability, capacity management, and data analysis.
    • Proficiency in COBOL, Job Control Language (JCL), DB2, REXX programming
    • Python and/or Java experience on the mainframe is a plus.
    • Strong understanding of Batch Processing and Job Scheduling
    • Experience with mainframe monitoring tools and performance tuning techniques.
    • Experience working with large highly transactional datasets to draw insights and create organizational value.
    • Advanced user of MS Excel (Charts, Pivot tables, Vlookups, PowerPivot) and PowerPoint


    Qualifications
    • Strong analytical, problem solving and strategic thinking skills including the ability to prioritize.
    • Proficiency in data analysis and creation of dashboards and various visualizations that will provide actionable insights for operations, engineering and management decision making.
    • Working knowledge of MS Office suite for management reporting using both PowerPoint and Excel analytical functions
    • Comfortable taking information from disparate systems to bring data elements together for meaningful insights.
    • Analyze and solve business problems at their root, stepping back to understand the broader context.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
    • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
    • IBM SCRT Reporting (plus)
    • iZPCA Product experience (huge plus)
    • Exhibit good time management skills, independent thinking and decision making capabilities
    • High sense of urgency and ability to prioritize competing requirements in a fast-paced environment. "

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