IBM Mainframe Resource Access Control Facility (RACF) Engineer/Administrator

Overview

On Site
0 to 0
Full Time
No Travel Required

Skills

RACF
z/OS
IBM Mainframe
UNIX
TAM
troubleshooting

Job Details

Description:

Business Operational Concepts (BOC) is a recognized leader in providing Technical and Program Management Services, Information Technology, and Support.

BOC has enabled their Government and Commercial clients to achieve their organizational initiatives through the application of high quality, innovative, and cost-effective professional services and solutions. We provide a positive working environment, with opportunities for advancement in our growing Federal sector workforce.

We offer an excellent compensation package which includes a generous salary, insurance (medical, dental, etc.), paid leave, 401k plan and more. We are committed to the diversity we bring to the marketplace and believe customer satisfaction comes first.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Business Operational Concepts (BOC) is currently seeking an IBM Mainframe Resource Access Control Facility (RACF) Engineer/Administrator for a federal client. The selected candidate will be charged with helping to assist RACF for the clients mainframe infrastructure, providing access control for the clients sensitive data and critical applications in a secure manner. The selected candidate will help performing all functions related to a users access to the mainframe, in addition to reviewing logs and performs engineering functions. The selected candidate must be able to operate in an enterprise setting, with collaborative and communication skills to support staff managing the enterprise IT environment.



Requirements:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Assist defining new z/OS, z/VM, UNIX, and TAM security resources within RACF as required for protection of system software and application development systems.

* Assist creating new security groups as required to access new security resources in RACF.

* Adding new user accounts to the ESI mainframe platforms in RACF.

* Modifying existing user accounts on ESI platforms per SOP. Includes such activities as name changes, connection/removal from existing security groups, monitoring/updates of expiration dates for contractors or limited access.

* Performing periodic reviews of user access rights to determine if they remain appropriate.

* Troubleshooting errors/access violations.

* Providing artifacts (screenshots of configuration settings, accounts, etc.) for auditors.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

* Basic RACF skills administer full gamut of security resources with RACF.

* Evaluating system and audit settings within RACF and z/OS.

* IBM Z/OS familiarity.

* Z/VM familiarity.

* Familiarity with TN3270 clients.

* LDAP familiarity.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

* Minimum of 6 months of IBM Mainframe experience working in a RACF environment or equivalent RACF training.
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