z/OS Performance Capacity Expert

Role :z/OS PCM Expert
Location: Salisbury, NC/Boston, MA/Frisco, TX

Performance Capacity, and Monitoring 
Experienced and analytical z/OS PCM Expert to join our mainframe infrastructure team. This role is responsible for ensuring optimal performance, capacity planning, and proactive monitoring of z/OS systems. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in system performance analysis, workload management, SMF/RMF data interpretation, capacity forecasting, and vendor collaboration. This role is critical to maintaining the health, efficiency, and scalability of enterprise mainframe environments.

Required Skills and Experience:
8+ years of experience in z/OS performance and capacity management.
Expert-level knowledge of SMF, RMF, WLM, and z/OS internals.
Hands-on experience with IntelliMagic Vision, Omegamon, Mainview, or equivalent tools.
Strong analytical skills in interpreting system metrics and logs.
Proficiency in REXX, SAS, or Python for data analysis and automation.
Familiarity with LPAR configuration, PR/SM, and z/OS hardware architecture.
Experience working with vendors on tool deployment and optimization.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Desired Skills and Experience:
Experience with AI-driven performance analytics platforms.
Knowledge of z/OS Connect, zCX, and hybrid cloud performance considerations.
Exposure to DevOps and observability practices in mainframe environments.
Understanding of capacity licensing models (e.g., zCAP, MSU, SCRT).