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Gemini Consulting Services

Mainframe Roles

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

Mainframe CICS System Administrator As a Mainframe CICS System Administrator, you'll solve complex ... Support capacity planning and resource optimization (CPU, memory, I/O). • Evaluate hardware ...

Kanak Elite Services Inc

Mainframe MQ Engineer

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

$47.75 - $61.50/hr

Mainframe MQ Engineer Alpharetta, GA, 30009 - 3 days onsite/2 days remote 12 months Contract Onsite ... Support performance and capacity planning including the development of performance and trending ...

TEKsystems

Mainframe Storage DB2

Raleigh, NC · Remote

$60 - $75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Participate in capacity planning and recommend corrective actions before storage constraints affect ... Skills Mainframe, Db2, Z/OS Top Skills Details Mainframe,Db2,Z/OS Additional Skills ...

Ericsson Inc.

Sr. Mainframe Systems Programmer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$158K - $207K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The team manages mainframe hardware and software platforms, maintains software currency, and ... Optimize system performance through capacity planning and performance management * Support and ...

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As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for 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 Mainframe Capacity Planner is responsible for analyzing, forecasting, and optimizing mainframe resource usage to ensure system performance and cost efficiency. They monitor system capacity, evaluate workload trends, and provide recommendations for hardware and software upgrades. Their role involves collaboration with IT teams to prevent performance bottlenecks and ensure the mainframe environment meets business needs.

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Mainframe Capacity Planners routinely monitor system performance metrics, analyze workload trends, and forecast future resource requirements to ensure optimal mainframe operation. They work closely with infrastructure teams to recommend hardware or software adjustments and plan for upgrades or expansions. Collaborative meetings with application and IT support teams are common in order to discuss capacity impacts of new projects or business initiatives. Additionally, Mainframe Capacity Planners often create detailed reports and present findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders to drive informed decision-making.

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To thrive as a Mainframe Capacity Planner, you need in-depth knowledge of mainframe systems, performance analysis, and capacity management, often supported by a degree in computer science, IT, or a related field. Familiarity with tools such as IBM RMF, CA MICS, or BMC MainView, as well as certifications like ITIL or vendor-specific credentials, are highly valuable. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and effective communication are essential soft skills for this role. These competencies are crucial to accurately forecast resource needs, optimize system performance, and collaborate effectively across IT teams.

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Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer

Lumen Solutions Group Inc.

Remote

$56.25 - $71.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
Lumen Solutions Group Inc. is seeking a Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer to support the Legacy Systems and the Mainframe Transformation Team. The role involves providing expert knowledge and technical support for z/OS operating systems, as well as diagnosing performance issues and supporting integration testing of new products.
Responsibilities:
• Provide primary support as the subject matter expert for z/OS operating systems and system components; provide direct technical support as needed in the planning, implementation and testing of releases, upgrades, or changes to z/OS operating system, network, and component software.
• Provide end user support for assigned Independent Software Vendor (ISV) products such as BlueZone.
• Provide primary administration and end user support for SCLM.
• Provide input and recommendations for hardware capacity planning.
• Provide primary administrative support for CICS® and IMSTM.
• Diagnose platform, software and related product issues and follow up with root cause analysis.
• Analyze performance issues and provide input and recommendations for capacity planning.
• Provide input and recommendations for system-wide performance tuning to meet required levels of service.
• Provide input and recommendations for system parameters and system libraries management.
• Provide support for technical consultation and inquiries from other IT technical teams.
• Provide support as technical lead on internal team projects or participate on project teams that impact the z/OS platform.
• Provide support for integration testing of new products with existing applications and user procedures.
• Assist with maintaining and providing technical support for Mainframe Production Control and Support Jobs and monthly Mainframe Job Scheduler.
Qualifications:
Required:
• 5 years of experience with z/OS Systems Programming
• 5 years of experience with JES2, z/OS Unix System Services (OMVS), Storage Management Subsystem (SMS)
• 3 years of experience with TSS (Top Secret Security)
• 3 years of experience with performance monitoring to include initial analysis of performance issues
• 2 years of experience with REXX
Preferred:
• 3 years of experience with Informatica Power Exchange Administration
• 3 years of working knowledge for each of the following: z/OS Operation, z/OS Networking – VTAM (Virtual Telecommunications Access Method), TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)
• 3 years of working knowledge of each of the following: z/OS-centric automated job scheduling and management software (JOBTRAC), Terminal Emulator Software (BLUEZONE), VTAM Session Manager Software (VTAM/SWITCH)
• 3 years of working knowledge of: SMP/E (System Modification Program/Extended), RMF (Resource Measurement Facility), SMF (System Management Facility), WLM (Workload Management), JCL (Job Control Language), GRS (Global Resource Serialization)
• 3 years of working knowledge of: VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method), TSO (Time Sharing Option)
• 3 years of experience with TLS configuration (certificates, SSL – RSA Keys, SFTP, FTPS)
• 3 years of experience with SCLM (or other similar configuration management tools), specifically configuration and administration of SCLM
• 3 years of experience with CPM for JOBTRAC
Company:
Lumen Solutions Inc., is a dynamic small and minority-owned, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise headquartered in Virginia, USA. Founded in 1998, the company is headquartered in Sterling, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.

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