Accountable for the performance and capacity management of Highmark’s IBM zEnterprise mainframe environment
Ensuring optimal system efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness
Proactively monitoring system resource utilization (CPU, memory, storage), analyzing workload trends
Forecasting future infrastructure requirements to prevent performance bottlenecks and support business growth
Balancing system performance with financial efficiency
Capacity Forecasting, Performance Tuning of applications, middleware (CICS, Db2)
Data Analysis leveraging tools like RMF, SMF, SAS/MXG, and Omegamon
Billing & Cost Optimization through Sub-Capacity Reporting Tool (SCRT) processing
Cross-functional Collaboration with application and DevOps teams
Providing strategic consultation to business customers in defining complex business processes
Facilitating development of complex enterprise business solutions
Leading the specification and design of large or complex systems

10+ years of mainframe systems experience in large, multi-LPAR, Parallel Sysplex z/OS environments
Expertise in real-time mainframe performance monitoring and capacity management
Deep experience with RMF, SMF, WLM, and other mainframe performance tools
Strong hands-on skills in REXX and JCL
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Proven ability to troubleshoot and optimize mainframe workloads in real time
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or closely related discipline
5 years in an IT discipline
5 years in a Business discipline

Senior Mainframe Architect – Performance & Capacity Management

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