Mainframe MIPS Performance Consultant

New England Technology Partners, Inc.; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

New England Technology Partners, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Technician in Quincy, Massachusetts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data mining using SAS and MXG, and the ability to analyze mainframe performance for optimization.

This contract position lasts for 5 months and requires hands-on experience in identifying MIPS tuning opportunities. The role will involve leading efforts to collect performance metrics and present them online for analysis.

Qualifications

• Experience with SAS reporting systems and MXG is required.
• Strong analytical skills to make tuning recommendations.
• Should be proficient in resolving performance and reporting anomalies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the effort in capturing mainframe SMF data using scripts.
• Collect and measure performance and capacity metrics.
• Develop tools and processes used on the project.

Skills

SAS reporting systems

MXG

SMF

Data analysis

Performance tuning

Job description

New England Technology is a niche technology staffing firm that recruits experienced information technology professionals to lead technology projects for our clients. Take the next step in your career and contact New England Technology to experience what a true partner can make. Visit www.netpconsulting.com to learn more.

Job Description

Our client is in need of a senior technician with a deep insight into data mining skills using SAS and/or experience using SAS and MXG to analyze SMF data for the purpose of identifying performance and tuning opportunities. Knowledge and hands‑on infrastructure experience of mainframe system internals with the goal of identifying MIPS tuning opportunities is a plus. The position requires strong technical background in capacity and performance measurements. The consultant will lead the effort in capturing mainframe SMF data using scripts, collect and measure performance and capacity metrics. Metrics will be presented to the consumer in an online view to establish baseline and performance tuning results.

Qualifications

• Experience with SAS reporting systems, MXG and SMF
• Ability to develop tools and processes used on the project
• Ability to construct the SMF model required to measure the tuning benefit
• Ability to research and resolve any performance and reporting anomalies
• Re-platform SAS reporting off the mainframe to the distributed platform
• Ability to analyze data and make tuning recommendations

Additional Information

Date of Opening: Immediate

Type: Contract (5 months)