Freelance Mainframe Capacity Planner Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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As an Infrastructure Configuration Consultant within PNC's Technology organization, you can be based in Pittsburgh PA, Strongsville/Cleveland OH, Birmingham AL, Phoenix AZ, Dallas TX or Denver CO.
PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.
The Mainframe Capacity and Performance Analyst is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing mainframe system performance, capacity, and resource utilization across the enterprise environment. This role supports operational stability and strategic planning by producing performance reporting, identifying trends, recommending improvements, and partnering with infrastructure, engineering, and operations teams to maintain efficient and reliable mainframe services. The position also includes mainframe hardware support activities, including coordination of maintenance, code currency, and device implementation with internal teams and external vendors.
Key Responsibilities
Analyze mainframe capacity, utilization, and performance trends using RMF, SMF, CA-MICS, MXG, SAS, Mainview, Systemware, and related reporting tools.
Produce and maintain daily, weekly, monthly, and ad hoc performance and capacity reports to support operational decision-making and long-range planning.
Interpret system data to identify bottlenecks, performance issues, and optimization opportunities involving CPU, memory, disk I/O, workload management, and coupling facility activity.
Support workload analysis and tuning across z/OS environments, including WLM service classes, initiators, application environments, and job flow behavior.
Review and maintain knowledge of LPAR configurations, processor capacity, memory constraints, channel configurations, and overall system architecture.
Provide mainframe hardware support by coordinating with vendors and internal teams on microcode installation, hardware fixes, new device implementation, and maintaining current code levels on hardware management consoles.
Assist with incident, problem, and change management activities through established IT service management processes, including ServiceNow and enterprise change procedures.
Support software and configuration changes through established controls and deployment processes, including Endevor procedures and change governance standards.
Use diagnostic and monitoring tools such as Strobe, Syslog, OPSLOG, SDSF, and TSO/E utilities to investigate system behavior, troubleshoot issues, and support root cause analysis.
Collaborate with infrastructure, engineering, operations, and project teams to support service reliability, capacity planning, and mainframe modernization or expansion initiatives.
Maintain familiarity with enterprise standards, reporting repositories, project tracking tools, and technical documentation sources required for the role.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Experience supporting IBM mainframe environments, including z/OS operations, performance analysis, or capacity planning.
Working knowledge of mainframe performance and accounting data sources such as RMF, SMF, CA-MICS, or MXG.
Experience using SAS or similar analytical tools to manipulate data, create reports, and perform trend analysis.
Understanding of z/OS architecture, workload management concepts, and core system utilities including SDSF and TSO/E.
Knowledge of incident, problem, and change management disciplines in an enterprise technology environment.
Experience supporting or coordinating mainframe hardware activities, including maintenance, vendor engagement, or device-related changes.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Mainview, Systemware, Strobe, and related mainframe monitoring or performance tools.
Knowledge of coupling facility structures, XCF reporting, LPAR configuration management, and channel architecture.
Experience with ServiceNow, Endevor, JIRA, or similar enterprise workflow and change management platforms.
Familiarity with mainframe reporting frameworks, automation, and operational documentation practices.
Exposure to IBM z Systems hardware support, hardware management consoles, and vendor maintenance coordination.
Core Competencies
Capacity planning and performance analysis
Mainframe systems knowledge
Hardware support coordination
Data analysis and reporting
Operational troubleshooting
Change and incident management
Cross-functional collaboration
Technical documentation
PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.Job Description

• Manages the requirements for planning, organizing, and implementing enterprise-wide technology infrastructure and configuration management functions.
• Leads the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of major configuration changes from acquisition to termination.
• Oversees the effective implementation and use of the configuration management process, methodology, tools, procedures, and audit activities.
• Develops and publishes metrics to qualify and quantify configuration success; ensures that configuration practices are in compliance with standards.
• Ensures the accuracy and validity of the configuration database for content on assets, major infrastructure and platform components, system documentation and service components.

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Qualifications

Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.

Preferred SkillsInformation Security, IT Architecture, Network Administration, Network Support, Software Testing, System Administration, Team Collaboration, Team Player, Teamwork and CooperationCompetenciesConfiguration Management, ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library), IT Quality Assurance, Performance Measurement and Tuning, Software Change Request Management, Software Product Installation and Support, System and Technology Integration, Systems Software InfrastructureWork ExperienceRoles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience. Certifications are often desired. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.EducationBachelorsCertificationsNo Required Certification(s)LicensesNo Required License(s)Pay TransparencyBase Salary: $75,000.00 - $150,000.00Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education. This role is incentive eligible with the payment based upon company, business and/or individual performance.Application WindowGenerally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 07/23/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.BenefitsPNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.

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