Entry Mainframe Capacity Planner

enture starts here.** Here you will be a part of a team that encourages you to master your craft, ask tomorrow's questions today, and chart your path. Our Associates focus on client impact with curiosity and a feeling of relentless commitment.

About the role and what you will be doing:

Join our team as an Entry Level Mainframe Capacity Planner, supporting mainframe client environments. Ideal candidates have 2-3 years of mainframe experience and are eager to advance their skills through structured upskilling and local mentorship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyze mainframe resource usage and performance.

• Support development of repeatable processes for KPI metrics.

• Assist with performance analysis, diagnostics, and incident investigations.

• Collaborate with teams on storage, virtual tape, and network technologies.

• Contribute to capacity projects and client onboarding.

Main Responsibilities Once Up to Speed:

• Independently manage multiple mainframe client accounts for optimal performance.

• Develop and maintain KPI processes and client forecasting models.

• Perform detailed analyses and provide recommendations to clients and internal teams.

• Support diagnostics, incident resolution, and onboarding/outmigration projects.

• Engage in strategic capacity initiatives and cross-technology collaboration.

Required Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of experience in a mainframe environment.

• Exposure to any programming language.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Mainframe System Programming experience.

• JCL and/or script coding experience.

• Experience with MXG or similar reporting tools.

• Power BI proficiency.

• Experience supporting multiple client environments.

• Database/data warehouse concepts.

• Familiarity with ZCP3000, IBM pricing concepts, and SCRT.

• KPI identification and definition.

• Knowledge of OS internals and system performance analysis.

• Mastery of corporate IT processes and methodologies.

Development & Mentorship:

You will be paired with a local mentor for technical guidance and upskilling. Our structured training program is designed to accelerate your professional development in mainframe capacity planning.

This position offers a unique opportunity to build your career with dedicated support and resources.

What we offer**:**

• A membership & belonging to a global team doing something great

• An opportunity to work with the newest technologies and modern architecture

• A room for further growth and gaining expertise in the area you are interested in

• An opportunity to influence the architecture and design of what's next

• A modern business agility education

Benefits:

We believe that great work deserves great rewards. In return for your ideas, commitment and ambition, we'll give you a very competitive base salary and a range of benefits as soon as you join. On top of your highly competitive base salary, we offer:

• Flexible and remote work opportunities

• Performance bonus

• Training and development programs

• Worldwide career opportunities

• Community outreach and mentoring opportunities

• Learning platforms

• My Benefit system

• Wellness Platform support from Virgin Pulse

• Associate equity program

• Life insurance

• Lunch card

• Study leave

• One paid day off for charity events

• Sabbatical

• Extended parental leave

• Rental or co-financing of office equipment

• Referral bonus program

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