Senior Technical Performance Analyst (Mainframe Systems Programmer) | TELECOMMUTE

Performance AnalystThis specific position of Performance Analyst in the System Performance Management team (individual contributor) is critical in maintaining stability of the mainframe, one of our most important Tier-0 platforms, and supports mainframe system health.This position supports the gathering of key metrics in support of our mainframe to address exception alerts and identify solutions. This role is essential for providing analysis that has led to a capital forestall up to $8 million.The risk to the business is significant if this platform is not adequately maintained and supported due to the critical business applications (CBAs) that process in this environment.Responsibilities:Develop and maintain system performance reporting using MXG, SAS, and SplunkMonitor daily system health for areas of improvement and exceptionsDevOps support for over 1000+ batch job streamsUtilize knowledge of large scale operational and system conceptsDeliver recommendations for enhancing performancePerform problem resolution to system health conditionsParticipation in a 24x7x365 oncall rotation to support performance & restoration of healthHas responsibility and capability to work multi-platforms including zOS, zLinux, & WindowsTroubleshoot complex Incidents and develop skills for future technologiesDevelop POC of new products and define center of excellence for the organizationDesigns and documents technical solutions required to support complex business system and/or integrations including general documentation for use by Computer OperationsRequired:Familiar with over one hundred SMF/RMF record typesMust be familiar with SAS programming and statistical data to use quantitative methodsFamiliar with coupling facility structures, setting LPAR weights, and cappingDemonstrated knowledge and proficiency in the use of TSO and ISPF.Demonstrated basic knowledge of zOS, JCL, and ability to modify jobstream for batchDesired skills:Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience10+ years of mainframe systems experience with specific concentration in performance management for large, multi-processor, multi-LPAR, Parallel Sysplex environments.2 years experience working with SAS programmingFamiliarity with SMF/RMF record structuresFamiliarity with WLM (workload manager), MXG, & ThruPut Manager (batch priority software)Knowledge of zVM, CICS, DB2, Strobe, & MainviewRequired Skills: Mainframe Additional Skills: Mainframe Developer / Architect This is a high PRIORITY requisition. Samprasoft