Mainframe Cybersecurity Specialist
Core
Securing IBM z/OS mainframe environments by implementing, administering, and maintaining enterprise security controls to protect critical business systems.
Role type
Senior Mainframe Cybersecurity Specialist
Builds
Secure mainframe infrastructure and access control mechanisms for enterprise clients
Domain
Mainframe cybersecurity and identity management
Required skills
ACF2 security administration, z/OS security frameworks, user provisioning, access controls, security audits, risk assessments, incident response, PKI management, IBM Z Pervasive Encryption
Preferred skills
TSO, JCL, REXX, JES2, ISPF, zSecure, CA Cleanup, ITIL certification, CISA
Technologies
RACF, ACF2, IBM zSecure, ACFBATCH, ACFBSYNC, ACFCOMP, ACFDCMP, ACFNRULE, ACFRGP, ACFXREF, IBM Z Pervasive Encryption
Responsibilities
Administer and maintain mainframe security products such as RACF and ACF2; Manage user provisioning, access controls, authentication, and authorization processes; Conduct security audits, compliance reviews, and risk assessments; Monitor and respond to security incidents and unauthorized access attempts; Configure and maintain security monitoring, reporting, and alerting tools; Collaborate with infrastructure, operations, application, and audit teams.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC