Mainframe TSS (Top Secret Security) Administrator

Allied Consultants, Inc is a proudly Austin based firm with over 34 years of experience delivering top-tier technical and business professionals within Texas State Agencies. We are currently seeking an experience Mainframe TSS (Top Secret Security) Administrator to play a key role within a high-impact technical services team.

Work Hours and Location

8AM-5PM

Job Location: Remote

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject-matter expert in Mainframe Top Secret Security Administrationto maintain data security and regulatory compliance.
• Work involves highly advanced (senior-level) systems administration in support of agency mainframe applications and supporting infrastructure; and coordinate day-to-day system administration functions such as mainframe configuration, break/fix system support, and base user account creation/support.
• Work requires strong and proven hands-on experience in Mainframe Top Secret Security Administration and z/OS Administration.
• Work also requires expertise in certificate renewals and access control within mainframe environments as well as a strong understanding of security compliance, audit practices, and risk mitigation.
• Routine system administration functions to include security administration support, performance monitoring, security monitoring, and system maintenance.
• Work includes supporting data entry and control work processes, overseeing and coordinating mainframe operations in the State s Consolidated Data Center Services (DCS), and working with the Network Administration, Customer Support and Applications Development & Support teams to provide support necessary for day-to-day mainframe operations.
• Experience with Informatica Power Exchange Administration for Change Data Capture processing using mainframe data sources and targets (i.e., IMS and VSAM) a plus.

The Worker will apply their expert knowledge and experience as a Mainframe Top Secret Security Administrator to support both the needs of the Legacy Systems as well as those for the Mainframe Transformation Team.

WORKER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Serve as a subject-matter expert in Mainframe Top Secret Security Administrationto maintain data security and regulatory compliance.
• Provide primary support as the subject matter expert for z/OS operating systems and system components; provide direct technical support as needed in the planning, implementation and testing of releases, upgrades, or changes to z/OS operating system, network, and component software.
• Provide end user support for assigned Independent Software Vendor (ISV) products such as BlueZone.
• Diagnose platform, software and related product issues and follow up with root cause analysis.
• Assist with maintaining and providing technical support for Mainframe Production Control and Support Jobs and monthly Mainframe Job Scheduler.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

8 years of:

• Hands-On Experience with TSS (Top Secret Security)

5 years of:

• Hands-On Experience with z/OS Administration
• Experience with JES2, z/OS Unix System Services (OMVS), Storage Management Subsystem (SMS)

3 years of:

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

Preferred:

3 years of:

• Experience with performance monitoring to include initial analysis of performance issues
• Experience with Informatica Power Exchange Administration
• 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)
• 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)
• Working knowledge of each of the following: SMP/E (System Modification Program/Extended) RMF (Resource Measurement Facility) SMF (System Management Facility) WLM (Workload Management)
• 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 years of:

• Experience with REXX

Overview

At Allied Consultants, we value our consultants and are committed to providing an exceptional experience including:

• Highly competitive pay rates
• Local support staff for responsive, personal service
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Medical insurance (with employer cost sharing)
• Life insurance
• A 401(K) plan with company match
• Flexible spending through a cafeteria plan

Candidates selected for interviews will be subject to a criminal background check and may be required to pass a drug screening, in compliance with federal and state regulations. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of these checks.

Allied Consultants is a proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.