Mainframe TSS - Top Secret Security Administrator

Interview Type: Webcam *** Very long term project; need 3 references*** ** Remote ***

Description:

WORKER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Serve as a subject-matter expert in Mainframe Top Secret Security Administration to 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.

Required Skills:

• 8. Years Hands-On Experience with TSS (Top Secret Security)
• 5. years Hands-On Experience with z/OS Administration
• 5. years Experience with JES2, z/OS Unix System Services (OMVS), Storage Management Subsystem (SMS)
• 3+. years Experience with TLS configuration (certificates, SSL – RSA Keys, SFTP, FTPS)

Preferred Skills:

• 2. years Experience with REXX
• 3. years Experience with performance monitoring to include initial analysis of performance issues
• 3+. years Experience with Informatica Power Exchange Administration 
• 3. years 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. years 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. years 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. years Working knowledge of each of the following: • JCL (Job Control Language) • GRS (Global Resource Serialization) • VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method) • TSO (Time Sharing Option)