Job Description :
Hello,
Greetings from Econosoft, Inc.
We have an urgent need for a Mainframe Capacity Engineer. for one of our clients Washington DC Please go through the below requirement if you or your consultants are open for projects and interested in the below requirement ,Please respond back with latest resume along with details ASAP.
Title: Mainframe Capacity Engineer
Skills – Mainframe, IBM, RMF, SAS, MXG, DB2, MQ
Location: Washington DC
Duration: 6+ months
Interview: Telephonic, Face to Face
Title - Mainframe Capacity Engineer
Specific Required Skills:
Infrastructure engineer with a minimum of 8-10 years experience supporting IBM zOS Systems in a SYSPLEX environment with:
a. 8+ years of IBM z/OS capacity planning experience
b. Proficient with RMF, RMF Tools and Monitor III usage and functions, SMF, and system monitors to perform z/OS and subsystem performance and capacity analysis.
c. Required excellent knowledge in SAS and MXG, statistical and analytical skills. AIX/NMON desirable, especially from MXG. Very desirable running SAS/MXG from Windows or other non-Z platform.
d. Knowledge of configuring and trouble-shooting IBM WLM (service classes, reporting classes, performance goals, capacity capping, and velocities, etc)
e. Experience in MQ, CICS, DB2, and DB2 distributed
f. Experience in TMON or other mainframe z/OS system monitors
g. Working knowledge of network communication protocols (TCPIP)
h. Excellent knowledge of hardware infrastructure IBM z13, EMC/VMAX, DLM and HCD.
i. Experienced in analytical modeling like IBM zPCR , zCP3000, BMC CMM Predict or or other modeling tools.
j. Business application workload sizing and capacity forecasting
k. Lead/participate in resolution of complex z/OS problems
l. Strong skills to effectively communicate complex technology solutions across diverse audiences including technical, managerial, business executives, and vendors.
Systems Mainframe platforms and their associated Operation Systems and Tools including: (Nice to have)
1. SYSPLEX and ICF configuration and tuning. Experience in de-coupling Sysplex environment is a plus.
2. Systems Engineer Hands on Experience for z/OS, CICS, and MQ
3. Experience with Middleware interfaces such as AIX, WebSphere, Networks, LDAP is preferred
4. Java/J2EE
5. DB2 UDB
6. DataPower
Primary Job Duties/ Tasks:
Work as a developer and subject matter expert for applications dealing with complex financial business processes on large cross-functional application projects, ensuring that robust and scalable solutions are implemented.
Provide guidance and oversight to quality assurance on all new code from inception through integration, staging and production environments.
Provide hands-on support to peers and mentor others.
Identify, analyze and resolve problems and issues through the use of troubleshooting tools and techniques well as teamwork.
Work with team toward continuous improvement; may include design, definition of roadmaps, standardization of processes and methodologies; collaborate with other developers and architects to drive guidelines, methodologies, and documentation.
Work in partnership with distributed cross-functional teams to ensure all aspects of the project is communicated, supported and delivered to the highest standards.
Develop and apply knowledge of trends, relevant software development technologies and methodologies.
Job Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Knowledge of terminology and concepts of DB2 for z/OS or Oracle databases or similar relational databases, including SQL proficiency;
Proficient with Computer Associates’ CA Gen workstation toolset for web server, online and batch procedures preferred;
Knowledge of Computer Associates’ CA Gen Com Proxy service preferred;
Knowledge of Active Server Pages (Classic ASP) web page development languages VB and J-script required;
Knowledge of IBM Z-Server, CICS, JCL, and COBOL;
Proficient with Microsoft Visual Studio/.Net required;
Knowledge of IBI WebFOCUS and WebFOCUS Developer Studio preferred;
Experience with development and maintenance of Software systems dealing with complex financial business processes;
Skilled in verbal and written communication, interpersonal, conflict resolution, and customer service;
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high volume, deadline-driven environment;
Ability to balance multiple demands and work both independently and as part of a team;
Ability to conduct complex systems analysis and translate user requirements into business solutions;
Ability to integrate research and best practices into problem avoidance and continuous improvement;
Ability to effectively communicate and lead distributed development teams;
Ability to display professionalism in dealing with all levels of management and staff;
Ability to exhibit creativity and resourcefulness at problem solving while collaborating and working effectively with others across varied disciplines.
General Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
The submitted candidate must be able to apply common knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:
Communication: Have the ability to clearly convey information, in both written and verbal formats, to individuals or groups in a wide variety of settings (i.e.; project team meetings, management presentations, etc. Must have the ability to effectively listen and process information provided by others.
Customer Service: Works well with clients and customers (i.e.; business office, public, or other agencies Able to assess the needs of the customer, provide information or assistance to satisfy expectations or resolve a problem.
Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions.
Flexibility: Is open to change, new processes (or process improvement), and new information. Has the ability to adapt in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Ability to receive and give constructive criticism, and maintain effective work relationships with others.
Interpersonal: Shows friendliness, courtesy, understanding, and politeness to others.
Leadership: Motivates, encourages, and challenges others. Is able to adapt leadership styles in a variety of situations.
Problem Solving: Able to identify, evaluate, and use sound judgement to generate and evaluate alternative actions, and make recommendations as accordingly.
Team Building: Encourages, inspires, and guides others toward accomplishing the common goal.
Quality Assurance: Knowledge of the ideologies, techniques and tools for quality assurance and control. The ability to put the ideologies, techniques, and tools into practic