Senior RACF Mainframe Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a large enterprise, healthcare client seeking a senior-level RACF Mainframe Engineer. This role is fully remote and candidates can sit anywhere nationwide.

Overview:
This Senior RACF Mainframe Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining RACF security solutions in a complex z/OS environment. This role requires deep RACF expertise, strong programming skills, and the ability to operate independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:
* Architect and manage RACF security for z/OS systems
* Provide Level 2 support and troubleshoot RACF-related issues
* Develop automation (REXX, JCL, SAS) to streamline operations
* Integrate RACF with DB2, CICS, IMS; ensure compliance (SOX, HIPAA, PCI)
* Support audits, reporting, and incident response

REQUIREMENTS:
* High School diploma or a GED
* 10+ years of experience in mainframe environments with expert RACF knowledge
* Strong skills in SAS, REXX, JCL, IBM utilities
* Experience with compliance frameworks and subsystem integration
* Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
* Familiarity with TPX, digital certificates, and healthcare industry is preferred

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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