Mainframe Top Secret Security Administrator

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Full Time
No Travel Required
Unable to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

Break/Fix
Application Development
Access Control
JCL
Network
RSA
Rexx
SMP/E
SMF
SFTP
Risk Management Framework
SSL
Storage Management
TCP
TLS
TCP/IP
WLM
z/OS
VTAM
VSAM
Unix
TSO
PASS
Mainframe
Regulatory Compliance
RMF
System Administration
Computer Networking
Informatica PowerExchange
JOBTRAC
Legacy Systems
Data Security
Root Cause Analysis
TSS
Top Secret Security

Job Details

We are seeking a senior-level Mainframe Top Secret (TSS) Security Administrator to serve as a subject-matter expert supporting legacy mainframe systems and the Mainframe Transformation Team. This role is responsible for maintaining data security, regulatory compliance, and operational stability of the agency’s mainframe environment.

  • The position involves hands-on administration of Top Secret Security (TSS) and z/OS, including user access management, certificate and TLS configuration, system monitoring, and coordination with operations, networking, and application support teams within the State’s Consolidated Data Center Services (DCS).
  • All work products are considered works made for hire, and candidates must pass Texas-authorized criminal background checks.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as the SME for Mainframe Top Secret Security Administration
  • Perform advanced z/OS systems administration and security configuration
  • Manage user access control, certificates, TLS/SSL, RSA keys, SFTP/FTPS
  • Support mainframe configuration, break/fix issues, and daily operations
  • Monitor system performance, security events, and compliance
  • Support mainframe job scheduling, production control, and ISV tools
  • Coordinate with Network, Customer Support, and Application Development teams
  • Assist with root cause analysis and audit readiness
  • Support legacy systems and mainframe modernization efforts

 

CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

 

Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.

Years

Required/Preferred

Experience

8

Required

Hands-On Experience with TSS (Top Secret Security)

5

Required

Hands-On Experience with z/OS Administration

5

Required

Experience with JES2, z/OS Unix System Services (OMVS), Storage Management Subsystem (SMS)

3

Required

Experience with TLS configuration (certificates, SSL – RSA Keys, SFTP, FTPS)

3

Preferred

Experience with performance monitoring to include initial analysis of performance issues

3

Preferred

Experience with Informatica Power Exchange Administration

3

Preferred

Working knowledge for each of the following: • z/OS Operation • z/OS Networking – VTAM (Virtual Telecommunications Access Method), TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)

3

Preferred

Working knowledge of each of the following: • z/OS-centric automated job scheduling and management software (JOBTRAC) • Terminal Emulator Software (BLUEZONE) • VTAM Session Manager Software (VTAM/SWITCH)

3

Preferred

Working knowledge of each of the following: • SMP/E (System Modification Program/Extended) • RMF (Resource Measurement Facility) • SMF (System Management Facility) • WLM (Workload Management)

3

Preferred

Working knowledge of each of the following: • JCL (Job Control Language) • GRS (Global Resource Serialization) • VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method) • TSO (Time Sharing Option)

2

Preferred

Experience with REXX

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