Senior Mainframe Engineer / Infrastructure Operations Specialist- Onsight Role

Job Role : Senior Mainframe Engineer / Infrastructure Operations Specialist Job Location : McLean VA(Onsite)
Duration : 6 Months Contract

Job Description:

• The need here is for a mainframe engineer specializing in Z/OS.
• Knowledge of mainframe security related to encryption.
• Knowledge of governance and controls related to supporting audits & findings in reference to BSCs (baseline security configs), key managements.
• Knowledge of IBM Mainframe System.
• Specific tool must haves are going to be zSecure & Carla (Preferred).
• Identifies technical risks to planned system upgrades and works toward identifying and implementing mitigations to those risks.
• Reviews completion and implementation of system upgrades and/or enhancements and makes recommendations to management on opportunities for improvement.
• Identifies, analyses, and resolves system problems.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in mainframe infrastructure engineering
• Knowledge of z/OS architectures and z/OS internals
• Knowledge of the zSecure tool and its is own language, Carla, for customization a plus
• Knowledge of mainframe security related to pervasive encryption a plus
• Knowledge of mainframe security related to supporting audits & findings in reference to BSCs, key managements a plus
• Knowledge of IBM Mainframe System - JCL, CICS, SQL, z/OS, DB2, IMS, VSAM, XML, TSO/ISPF.

Keys to Success in this Role:

• Proactive and ability to think creatively and execute in a manner that respects and meets appropriate internal controls.
• Very strong attention to detail, ability to execute process, and follow through on tasks, with significant organizational, project and program management skills.
• Excellent communications skills, including comfort interacting with internal management and external stakeholders.