Mainframe Security Engineer
A top Fortune 50 financial institution is currently seeking a Mainframe Security Engineer to support and maintain its enterprise mainframe security environment. This role focuses on RACF administration, identity and access management, and ensuring compliance with internal security policies and industry regulations.
About the Opportunity:
* Hybrid or Remote: Fully Remote
* Shift: Day shift
* Schedule: Monday - Friday
* Hours: Core hours 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST
* Setting: Enterprise mainframe / financial services environment
* Etc.: This role includes Tier 3 support responsibilities and direct involvement in audit and compliance activities
Responsibilities:
The Mainframe Security Engineer will be responsible for:
* Maintaining and administering the mainframe security environment using RACF and zSecure
* Configuring and managing RACF security profiles, including Users, Groups, Resources (CICS, DB2), Datasets, and SETROPTS
* Ensuring identity management processes and user access controls comply with internal policies and industry standards
* Providing Tier 3 support for mainframe security access requests and inquiries, including reviewing and approving access requests
* Troubleshooting and resolving RACF-related security issues using mainframe utilities and tools
* Supporting compliance, audit, and regulatory requirements related to mainframe security
Qualifications:
* 5+ years of mainframe security experience (10+ years preferred)
* Deep expertise with RACF for managing access to mainframe resources
* Strong knowledge of mainframe tools and utilities including TSO, ISPF, JCL, and REXX
* Solid understanding of access control, least privilege, and data protection principles
* Experience supporting compliance and auditing activities in a regulated environment
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
Desired Skills:
* Experience with zSecure
* Familiarity with ServiceNow for access request and workflow management
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