Senior Systems Performance Analyst - Remote

UnitedHealth Group; Eden Prairie (MN); Remote; USD 113,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) contribution

Remote work opportunity

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking an experienced mainframe systems professional to lead performance monitoring and optimization across multi-LPAR and Parallel Sysplex environments. You will maintain performance reporting using MXG and SAS, troubleshoot health conditions, and participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation for system reliability.

The role supports z/OS, z/Linux, CICS, and related technologies. Remote work is allowed from anywhere in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of mainframe systems experience with performance management for large, multi-processor, multi-LPAR environments.
• 2+ years of experience with SAS programming.
• Familiarity with WLM, MXG and ThruPut Manager (batch priority software).
• Familiarity with SMF/RMF record structures.
• Familiarity with statistical data.
• Basic knowledge of zOS, JCL, and ability to modify jobstreams for batch.
• Knowledge of z/OS, z/VM, z/Linux, CICS, DB2, Strobe, and monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

• Utilize knowledge of large scale operational and system concepts.
• Develop and maintain system performance reporting using MXG, SAS, and Splunk
• Monitor daily system health for areas of improvement and exceptions.
• Deliver recommendations for enhancing performance.
• Perform problem resolution to system health conditions.
• Research coupling facility performance and/or LPAR weights and capping.
• Participation in a 24x7x365 oncall rotation to support performance & restoration of health.
• Has responsibility and capability to work multi-platforms with zOS and/or zLinux.
• Troubleshoot complex incidents and develop skills for future technologies.
• Develop POC of new products and define center of excellence for the organization.
• Designs and documents technical solutions required to support complex business system including general documentation for use by Computer Operations
• Usage of AI is required for daily support and assistance in efficient productivity.

Skills

Mainframe systems

SAS programming

WLM / RMF familiarity

MXG knowledge

ThruPut Manager

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

zOS

JCL

ISPF

Omegamon

Job description

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities

• Utilize knowledge of large scale operational and system concepts
• Develop and maintain system performance reporting using MXG, SAS, and Splunk
• Monitor daily system health for areas of improvement and exceptions
• Deliver recommendations for enhancing performance
• Perform problem resolution to system health conditions
• Research coupling facility performance and/or LPAR weights and capping
• Participation in a 24x7x365 oncall rotation to support performance & restoration of health
• Has responsibility and capability to work multi-platforms with zOS and/or zLinux
• Troubleshoot complex incidents and develop skills for future technologies
• Develop POC of new products and define center of excellence for the organization
• Designs and documents technical solutions required to support complex business system including general documentation for use by Computer Operations
• Usage of AI is required for daily support and assistance in efficient productivity

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of mainframe systems experience with proficiency in performance management for large, multi-processor, multi-LPAR, Parallel Sysplex environments.
• 2+ years of experience working with SAS programming
• Familiarity with WLM (workload manager), MXG, & ThruPut Manager (batch priority software)
• Familiarity with SMF/RMF record structures
• Familiarity with statistical data
• Basic knowledge of zOS, JCL, and ability to modify jobstreams for batch
• Knowledge and proficiency in the use of TSO and ISPF
• Knowledge of z/OS, z/VM, z/Linux, CICS, DB2, Strobe, & monitoring systems (e.g. Omegamon)

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $112,700 - $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline

This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.