Senior Systems Performance Analyst - Remote
About the role
About Our Client: The organization operates globally in the healthcare industry, focusing on improving health outcomes by connecting people with care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources. It addresses challenges in health optimization through technology and data-driven solutions, impacting millions of individuals. The organization emphasizes an inclusive culture, career development, and comprehensive benefits.
About the Opportunity: The Senior Systems Performance Analyst is responsible for managing and enhancing the performance of large-scale mainframe systems. This role ensures system health and efficiency by monitoring, analyzing, and recommending improvements, directly contributing to the reliability and effectiveness of critical business operations.
Responsibilities
- Utilize knowledge of large-scale operational and system concepts
- Develop and maintain system performance reporting using MXG, SAS, and Splunk
- Monitor daily system health to identify improvements and exceptions
- Deliver recommendations for performance enhancements
- Resolve system health issues and troubleshoot complex incidents
- Research coupling facility performance and LPAR weights and capping
- Participate in a 24x7x365 on-call rotation to support system performance and restoration
- Work across multiple platforms including zOS and zLinux
- Develop proofs of concept for new products and define organizational centers of excellence
- Design and document technical solutions supporting complex business systems
- Use AI tools daily to support efficient productivity
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
- 10+ years of mainframe systems experience with performance management in multi-processor, multi-LPAR, Parallel Sysplex environments
- 2+ years of SAS programming experience
- Familiarity with WLM, MXG, ThruPut Manager, SMF/RMF record structures, and statistical data
- Experience with Omegamon system performance monitoring
- Basic knowledge of zOS, JCL, and ability to modify batch jobstreams
- Proficiency with TSO and ISPF
- Knowledge of z/OS, z/VM, z/Linux, CICS, DB2, Strobe, and monitoring systems
Pay
Salary range from $112,700 to $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. Pay based on factors including local labor markets, education, experience, and certifications.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401(k) contribution