Senior Capacity Planning Engineer

Job-ID29099708Reference26-23556Remote50% RemoteHybrid onsite at Dallas, TX, 75019 / Tampa, FL, 33647 / Jersey City, NJ, 07310CTHPosition Summary: The Senior Capacity Planning Engineer for Mainframe works directly with a team responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and reporting mainframe processing capacity. The successful candidate will collect, process and validate system resource data along with business volume data for future analysis using sound data science principles. One should have a basic understanding of Mainframe while knowledgeable of sources and tools used to collect, validate, then process required system data. One should have a solid background in descriptive statistics to extrapolate insight from large quantities of raw data using SAS software on the mainframe and in distributed environments.Specific ResponsibilitiesMainframe capacity planningRun and validate the Data Collection and Reporting process using scheduling software.Design basic reports using SASBuild and Edit JCL in ISPFCreating / Updating policies, job aids and other documentation MICS/MXG support and maintenanceLearn MICS/MXG Database ArchitectureDiagnose MICS related errors.Able to execute and validate MICS administrative tasks to maintain proper maintenance. Data analysis - Descriptive StatisticsBasic methods to Summarize DataDisplay data in an organized manner.Able to identify, describe patterns and relationships. Business volumes and other reportingCollection and reporting of business volume data from varied sources.Risk assessments of extreme market conditions for selected business streamsProduce/update a Business Process Requirements document for selected business streams. Management / Regulatory / AuditOrganize and store Capacity Planning artifacts in their proper location for future retrieval.Ad hoc report development for senior business and management forumsMitigates risk by following established procedures and monitoring controls, spotting key errors and demonstrating strong ethical behavior. QualificationsMinimum of 5 years of related experienceBachelor's degree in a mathematics / statistics discipline preferred or equivalent work experience Specific Skills & TechnologiesSAS experience required.Understanding of mainframe technology and componentsMICS/MXG experience essential.Familiarity with mainframe capacity / performance data (SMF, RMF, CICS, DB2, MQ)MS Office skills, in particular intermediate PowerPoint, and Excel skillsExcellent analytical skills including data exploration, analysis, and production of models.Solid background with Descriptive StatisticsInferential Statistics are a plus.EEO: “Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”