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Mainframe Capacity Planning Engineer - US

Tampa, FL · On-site

$46.25 - $59.50/hr

Mainframe Capacity Planning Engineer Experience: 5 to 10 Years Employment: W2 (GC and USC only) Locations: Jersey City NJ, Tampa FL, Dallas TX & Boston MA Position Summary The Senior Capacity ...

StradIT

Mainframe Capacity Planning Engineer - US

Boston, MA · On-site

$53.25 - $68.50/hr

Mainframe Capacity Planning Engineer Experience: 5 to 10 Years Employment: W2 (GC and USC only) Locations: Jersey City NJ, Tampa FL, Dallas TX & Boston MA Position Summary The Senior Capacity ...

StradIT

Mainframe Capacity Planning Engineer - US

Dallas, TX · On-site

$48.50 - $62.25/hr

Mainframe Capacity Planning Engineer Experience: 5 to 10 Years Employment: W2 (GC and USC only) Locations: Jersey City NJ, Tampa FL, Dallas TX & Boston MA Position Summary The Senior Capacity ...

Jobtailor

NY · On-site

$110 - $160/hr

Capacity Planning * Data Analysis Soft Skills * Excellent Analytical Skills * Strong Ethical Behavior Industry Keywords * Mainframe Processing Capacity * Business Volume Data * Data Exploration

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Koitecc Solutions

$83 - $223/hr

As a Senior Mainframe Capacity & Performance Engineer, you will play a key role in capacity planning, workload analysis, performance engineering, and infrastructure optimization across one of the ...

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As of Sep 4, 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.

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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.

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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.
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Mainframe Capacity Planning Engineer - US

StradIT

Tampa, FL • On-site

$46.25 - $59.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Role: Mainframe Capacity Planning Engineer

Experience: 5 to 10 Years

Employment: W2 (GC and USC only)

Locations: Jersey City NJ, Tampa FL, Dallas TX & Boston MA

Position Summary


The Senior Capacity Planning Engineer for Mainframe works directly with a team responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and reporting mainframe processing capacity at DTCC. The successful candidate will collect, process and validate system resource data along with business volume data for future analysis using sound data science principles. One should have a basic understanding of Mainframe while knowledgeable of sources and tools used to collect, validate, then process required system data. One should have a solid background in descriptive statistics to extrapolate insight from large quantities of raw data using SAS software on the mainframe and in distributed environments.

Specific Responsibilities

Mainframe capacity planning

  • Run and validate the Data Collection and Reporting process using scheduling software.
  • Design basic reports using SAS
  • Build and Edit JCL in ISPF
  • Creating / Updating policies, job aids and other documentation

MICS/MXG support and maintenance

  • Learn MICS/MXG Database Architecture
  • Diagnose MICS related errors.
  • Able to execute and validate MICS administrative tasks to maintain proper maintenance.

Data analysis - Descriptive Statistics

  • Basic methods to Summarize Data
  • Display data in an organized manner.
  • Able to identify, describe patterns and relationships.

Business volumes and other reporting

  • Collection and reporting of business volume data from varied sources.
  • Risk assessments of extreme market conditions for selected business streams
  • Produce/update a Business Process Requirements document for selected business streams.

Management / Regulatory / Audit

  • Organize and store Capacity Planning artifacts in their proper location for future retrieval.
  • Ad hoc report development for senior business and management forums

 Mitigates risk by following established procedures and monitoring controls, spotting key errors and demonstrating strong ethical behavior.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of related experience
  • Bachelor's degree in a mathematics / statistics discipline preferred or equivalent work experience

Specific Skills & Technologies

  • SAS experience required.
  • Understanding of mainframe technology and components
  • MICS/MXG experience essential.
  • Familiarity with mainframe capacity / performance data (SMF, RMF, CICS, DB2, MQ)
  • MS Office skills, in particular intermediate PowerPoint, and Excel skills
  • Excellent analytical skills including data exploration, analysis, and production of models.
  • Solid background with Descriptive Statistics
  • Inferential Statistics are a plus.

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