Technical Analyst
Location: Bloomington,IL
Duration: 12 months
This person's primary responsibilities will focus on the IBM z/OS platform, The performance analyst provides performance related analysis design, and consulting in the creation and support of State Farm's information technology infrastructure and systems. The overall objective of a performance analyst is to ensure that the systems in use at State Farm are properly sized and tuned to provide our business customers with adequate but not excessive systems resources to meet day-to-day demands while providing an acceptable level of service.
Skills and Expertise:
Ø Knowledge of the various hardware components associated with IBM host systems. (required)
Ø Knowledge of IBM z/OS operating system software and sub-systems (e.g. DB2, CICS, IMS, MVS, USS, and WebSphere.) (required)
Ø Prior experience with analysis and reporting of application resource utilization and performance. (required)
Ø Knowledge and working experience with the following tools: Mainview(IMS,DB2 & CICs), TDS, BMC accounting reports (similar to IBM Performance expert accounting reports),strobe and RMF.
(Desired) The primary tasks include:
o Apply knowledge of the various hardware components associated with IBM host systems.
o Apply knowledge of IBM z/OS operating system software and sub-systems (e.g. DB2, CICS, IMS, MVS, USS, and WebSphere.)
o Utilize the various IBM z/OS and sub-system performance tools.
o Participate in State Farm Infrastructure Impact Assessment process.
o Analyze and report on performance data.
o Participate in performance testing of applications (both new and modifications to existing ones) to determine if they meet the performance requirement of the end user.
o Predict the impact of change by test-driving tuning alternatives and sizing server configurations.
o Assist with establishing performance requirements.
o Assist in development of performance test plans.
o Setup collection tools to gather performance measurements.
o Analyze systems for system level performance tuning and load balancing opportunities. Competencies:
o Teamwork
o Effectively works toward common goals by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information with colleagues.
o Adaptability
o Alters the approach as the situation demands. Works effectively within a variety of situations and with various individuals and groups.
o Communication
o Expresses ideas and facts effectively, contributes to open exchange of ideas, and exhibits an understanding of audience needs.
o Technical/Functional Expertise
o Possesses the technical/functional knowledge required to perform the job.
o Decision Making & Judgment
o Selects effective approaches to solving issues based on available information and business objectives, and perceives the impact and implications of decisions.
o Customer Focus
o The desire to help or serve the customer and committed to continuous improvement of services. The ability to focus effort on discovering and meeting customers
o stated or unstated needs and expectations.
o Critical Thinking
o The ability to understand an idea, situation, or problem through an in-depth analysis.
Send profiles to Satish@pyramidinc.com
Thank You
Satish
Pyramid Technology Solutions, Inc
9535 E 59th St, Suite A
Indianapolis, IN 46216
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