Mainframe RACF Security and zSecure Specialist

Job Title: Mainframe RACF Security and zSecure Specialist

Location: United States | Remote Work

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Position Overview, Responsibilities and Required Skillset:

• We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Mainframe RACF Security and zSecure Specialist to join our mainframe security operations team. This senior-level role is responsible for architecting, implementing, and maintaining robust security controls across our z/OS environments, with a focus on RACF administration and zSecure optimization.
• The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in IBM RACF (Resource Access Control Facility) and IBM zSecure, with a strong understanding of mainframe architecture, security policies, and compliance requirements. This position involves working closely with infrastructure teams, auditors, and application owners to manage access controls, perform security assessments, and maintain regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain RACF security profiles, groups, and user IDs across multiple LPARs.
• Utilize IBM zSecure suite for auditing, reporting, and automation of RACF administration tasks.
• Analyze and implement security controls to meet internal policies and external regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, HIPAA, PCI).
• Perform regular security reviews, access recertifications, and vulnerability assessments.
• Develop and maintain RACF and zSecure documentation, including procedures, standards, and training materials.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support application onboarding and access provisioning.
• Respond to security incidents and provide forensic analysis.
• Participate in audits and provide evidence of compliance with security controls.
• Mentor junior security analysts and provide technical leadership in RACF and zSecure best practices.
• Drive automation and efficiency in RACF administration.

Required Qualifications:

• Expert-level proficiency in RACF security administration and mainframe security operations.
• Expert-level proficiency in IBM zSecure suite (Admin, Audit, Alert).
• Strong command of z/OS, JCL, TSO/ISPF, and mainframe architecture.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical risks into business impact.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and influence across teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in ACF2 Security administration
• Experience integrating mainframe security with enterprise IAM, PAM, and SIEM platforms
• Advanced scripting skills in REXX, CLIST, or other automation tools
• Familiarity with Identity and Access Management (IAM) frameworks

Pay: $40.00 - $48.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Experience with Mainframe RACF Security and zSecure?
• Experience implementing and maintaining robust security controls across our z/OS environments, with a focus on RACF administration and zSecure optimization?
• Hands-on experience and expertise in IBM RACF (Resource Access Control Facility) and IBM zSecure, with a strong understanding of mainframe architecture, security policies, and compliance requirements?
• Experience working with infrastructure teams, auditors, and application owners to manage access controls, perform security assessments, and maintain regulatory compliance?
• Experience in administering and maintaining RACF security profiles, groups, and user IDs across multiple LPARs?
• Experience with the IBM zSecure suite for auditing, reporting, and automating RACF administration tasks?
• Experience with RACF security administration and mainframe security operations?
• Experience with IBM zSecure suite (Admin, Audit, Alert)?
• Expertise and command of z/OS, JCL, TSO/ISPF, and mainframe architecture?

Work Location: Remote