Mainframe Logical Security Engineer

Conch Technologies
Chandler, AZ, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
$61,300.0 - $122,700.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Cyber Security Data Files Identity and Access Management Logical Security Mainframes IBM Resource Access Control Facility Security Log Subsystems User Provisioning Software Z/OS

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Logical Security Engineer to join our client’s security team in Chandler, AZ. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with IBM z/OS mainframe security, access administration, and security compliance. This role is responsible for managing logical access controls, supporting security audits, and ensuring the integrity of the mainframe environment. Responsibilities

  • Administer and manage security within IBM z/OS mainframe environments.
  • Configure and maintain RACF, ACF2, or Top Secret security policies and access controls.
  • Perform user and group administration, including provisioning, deprovisioning, and access modifications.
  • Manage dataset, resource, and subsystem security permissions.
  • Conduct periodic access reviews and support security audits.
  • Monitor security logs and investigate access-related issues.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational security standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Work closely with infrastructure, application, and audit teams to resolve security concerns.
  • Document security procedures and maintain access control documentation.

Requirements

  • Strong hands-on experience with IBM z/OS Mainframe Security.
  • Expertise in RACF (or equivalent experience with ACF2 or Top Secret).
  • Experience with user/group administration and access management.
  • Knowledge of dataset security, resource protection, and subsystem security administration.
  • Experience performing security audits, access reviews, and security log monitoring.
  • Strong understanding of z/OS security architecture and best practices.
  • Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills., * Experience supporting regulated or enterprise-scale mainframe environments.
  • Familiarity with compliance and audit requirements.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional technical and security teams.

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