Senior Mainframe Capacity Planning Analyst
Your Opportunity
Your opportunity
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The Infrastructure & Operations Enterprise Capacity Management team is responsible for driving capacity recommendations to application and Product teams to ensure our datacenter footprint is rightsized to reduce risk and improve efficiencies.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager, Systems Engineering (Individual Contributor) to join an exceptional team of resources whose mission is to provide best in class infrastructure operations to our clients. You will be responsible for providing data driven results to right size Mainframe loads, reduce cost, and improve efficiency for the group overall.
What you have
Required qualifications:
- B.S. / B.A in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science or in Statistical and other quantitative field is minimally required.
- 7+ years of experience in IBM Mainframe hardware components and system management.
- 5+ years’ experience as a capacity planner in a complex IBM mainframe environment.
- 5+ years’ experience coding SAS routines to capture measurement data for forecasting.
Preferred qualifications:
- Advanced SAS coding SAS macros
- In Depth Knowledge in MICS / MXG
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of the zOS operating system, JES2, and all other components of the zOS mainframe environment.
- Proven experience managing Coupling Facilities in Sysplex environments.
- Responsible for maintaining, installing, and customizing the mainframe z/OS operating system environment.
- Knowledge in IOCDS and IODEF modifications for new hardware installation, configuration, managing LPARs configuration. Experience using IBM Hardware Management Console (HMC).
- Knowledge of Mainframe Hardware including CEC, DASD, and Tape.
- Proven ability to diagnose complex issues and recommend solutions as needed.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products that include – Word and Excel. Excellent collaboration skills with internal as well as external team members.
What’s in it for you
At Schwab, we’re committed to empowering our employees’ personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you’ll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:
- 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
- Paid parental leave and family building benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
What you are good at
What you have
Required qualifications:
- B.S. / B.A in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science or in Statistical and other quantitative field is minimally required.
- 7+ years of experience in IBM Mainframe hardware components and system management.
- 5+ years’ experience as a capacity planner in a complex IBM mainframe environment.
- 5+ years’ experience coding SAS routines to capture measurement data for forecasting.
Preferred qualifications:
- Advanced SAS coding SAS macros
- In Depth Knowledge in MICS / MXG
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of the zOS operating system, JES2, and all other components of the zOS mainframe environment.
- Proven experience managing Coupling Facilities in Sysplex environments.
- Responsible for maintaining, installing, and customizing the mainframe z/OS operating system environment.
- Knowledge in IOCDS and IODEF modifications for new hardware installation, configuration, managing LPARs configuration. Experience using IBM Hardware Management Console (HMC).
- Knowledge of Mainframe Hardware including CEC, DASD, and Tape.
- Proven ability to diagnose complex issues and recommend solutions as needed.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products that include – Word and Excel. Excellent collaboration skills with internal as well as external team members.
Why Schwab?
At Schwab, “Own Your Tomorrow” embodies everything we do! We are committed to helping our employees unleash their potential and achieve their dreams. Our employees get to play a central role in disrupting a multi-trillion-dollar industry, creating a better, more modern way to build and manage wealth. We’re a modern financial services firm that stands apart from the industry, where you can go as far as your ambition takes you.
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