1

Freelance Mainframe Capacity Planner Jobs (NOW HIRING)

next page

Showing results 1-20

Freelance Mainframe Capacity Planner information

See salary details

$37K

$86.7K

$148K

How much do freelance mainframe capacity planner jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance mainframe capacity planner in the United States is $86,720.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,000.00 and $127,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Freelance Mainframe Capacity Planner do?

A Freelance Mainframe Capacity Planner is responsible for analyzing, forecasting, and optimizing the resource usage of mainframe computer systems to ensure they meet current and future business needs. They assess system performance, predict workload growth, and recommend hardware or software upgrades to prevent performance bottlenecks. Working on a freelance basis, they may serve multiple clients, providing expertise in capacity planning, reporting, and cost optimization for mainframe environments.

What are some common challenges that Freelance Mainframe Capacity Planners face when working with multiple clients?

Freelance Mainframe Capacity Planners often encounter challenges related to accessing and standardizing data from different client environments, each with their own tools and reporting processes. Balancing multiple projects simultaneously can also require strong organizational skills to manage competing deadlines and expectations. Additionally, freelancers must quickly adapt to varying mainframe architectures and build effective communication channels with client teams to provide accurate capacity recommendations. Proactive problem-solving and clear documentation are essential for success in this dynamic, multi-client setting.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Freelance Mainframe Capacity Planner, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Freelance Mainframe Capacity Planner, you need deep expertise in mainframe systems, performance analysis, and capacity forecasting, typically supported by experience with z/OS and a degree in information technology or a related field. Familiarity with tools such as IBM RMF, SMF, and BMC MainView, as well as certifications like ITIL or IBM Certified Specialist, are commonly required. Exceptional analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are vital soft skills for collaborating with stakeholders and presenting findings. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring optimal mainframe performance, cost efficiency, and reliable business operations.
More about Freelance Mainframe Capacity Planner jobs
What cities are hiring for Freelance Mainframe Capacity Planner jobs? Cities with the most Freelance Mainframe Capacity Planner job openings:
What are the most commonly searched types of Mainframe Capacity Planner jobs? The most popular types of Mainframe Capacity Planner jobs are:
What states have the most Freelance Mainframe Capacity Planner jobs? States with the most job openings for Freelance Mainframe Capacity Planner jobs include:
What job categories do people searching Freelance Mainframe Capacity Planner jobs look for? The top searched job categories for Freelance Mainframe Capacity Planner jobs are:
Capacity Planning Systems Programmer - Mainframe

Capacity Planning Systems Programmer - Mainframe

Worldpay

Atlanta, GA โ€ข On-site, Remote

$127K - $192K/yr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago


Job description

Job Description

This position is not eligible for sponsorship, now or in the future.

This position is hybrid in either our Cincinnati, OH, Atlanta, GA or our Denver, CO office 3 days per week OR fully remote in the United States if not located within 1 hour commute to a Worldpay office.

Are you ready to write your next chapter?

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We're looking for a Capacity Planning Systems Programmer - Mainframe to join our ever- evolving Mainframe Capacity team and help us unleash the potential of every business.

What you'll own as the Capacity Planning Systems Programmer

  • Ensures issues including large tuning opportunities and capital needs for capacity increases are escalated appropriately to management. Provides daily support for data collection process. 24x7 on-call support of data collection process

  • Performs work as a project team member for technical or operational projects.

  • Ability to react quickly and appropriately to operational exceptions such as needed reports

  • Performs troubleshooting, diagnoses and repair of report job issues

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to technical and non-technical audiences of various levels in the organization (e.g., executive, management, individual contributors)

  • Meets commitments and provides excellent customer service at all times with internal and external clients. Provides detailed status reports (written and/or verbal) of tasks and difficulties encountered enabling managers to initiate escalation if necessary and assess areas where changes or additional support may be warranted.

What you'll bring

  • 9 to 12 years of experience in Mainframe Capacity Planner

  • IntelliMagic Vision for z/OS - Advanced analysis and visualization of SMF and RMF data.

  • Identification of MSU, CPU, I/O, and storage capacity drivers.

  • IBM SMF (System Management Facilities) - Primary source for workload, CPU/MSU, memory, I/O, and subsystem usage data.

  • IBM CP3000 - CPU capacity planning and modeling for workload growth and hardware scenarios.

  • Capacity on Demand (CoD) and active management of Rolling 4-Hour Average (R4HA) and MSU caps to control software licensing costs.

  • Willing to work in daily support for data collection process and 24x7 on-call support for data collection process approximately once every 6 weeks

It's a bonus if you have

  • Knowledge of end-to-end systems development life cycles, i.e.,waterfall, iterative and other modern approaches to software development

  • Knowledge ofWorldpay' products and services

  • Knowledge of the business goals, objectives and business operations for the appropriate Worldpay organization

About the team

To learn more about our winning teams, check out our world-class teams that own it every day.

What makes a Worldpayer

What makes a Worldpayer? It's simple: Think, Act, Win. We stay curious, always asking the right questions and finding creative solutions to simplify the complex. We're dynamic, every Worldpayer is empowered to make the right decisions for their customers. And we're determined, always staying open and winning and failing as one.

Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Worldpayer. Apply now to write the next chapter in your career.

#LI-AD1


Worldpay is dedicated to offering individuals rewarding career opportunities and competitive compensation. For this full-time position, the good faith estimated annual salary range upon hire is $127,500.00-$192,525.00. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on the role's responsibilities, level, and geographic location. The actual starting salary will be determined by a candidate's experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Please note that changes in work location may impact the final offered salary. We encourage you to consult with your recruiter to confirm the budget for your location and to better understand the applicable pay scale.The job duties outlined above may be directly, and negatively impacted by a criminal history, which could lead to the withdrawal of a conditional offer. However, all qualified candidates with arrests or convictions will still be considered.Candidates and applicants are advised they may redact age information from requested items like transcripts, resumes, and certificates attached to their application for positions that can be performed in Colorado.

EEOC Statement

Worldpay is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here.

If you are made a conditional offer of employment and will be working in the United States, you will be required to undergo a drug test. In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies and requirements needed to successfully perform the position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with qualified disabilities both during the hiring process, as well as to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, if hired.