Mainframe Logical Security Engineer

Expert Technology Services
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

Bash Shell Customer Information Control System (CICS) IBM DB2 Rexx (Programming Language) Identity and Access Management Intrusion Detection Systems Python (Programming Language) Logical Security Mainframes IBM Resource Access Control Facility Security Information and Event Management Z/OS
+3 more
SSL Certificate Management Scripting Transport Layer Security

Job description

Administer and maintain RACF security environments across IBM z/OS mainframe systems.

  • Manage access control, including creating, modifying, and revoking user IDs, groups, resource profiles, datasets, and subsystem permissions.
  • Implement and enforce least-privilege access models to protect critical systems and data.
  • Secure access to key mainframe resources (datasets, CICS, DB2, IMS, MQ, system-level resources).
  • Define and maintain security policies and access standards; perform periodic access reviews and audits.
  • Support compliance with regulations (SOX, PCI, HIPAA) and ensure alignment with enterprise governance and audit requirements.
  • Monitor and analyze security activity using RACF reports, SMF logs, and SIEM tools.
  • Investigate and respond to access violations, unauthorized attempts, security incidents, and troubleshoot access issues.
  • Support integration with enterprise IAM solutions, SSO, and MFA; assist with system-wide RACF configuration.
  • Assist with advanced security tasks (encryption, certificate management, TLS/SSL configuration, cryptographic services).
  • Collaborate across teams to ensure secure, reliable operations and support audit readiness.

Requirements

Preferred skills: ACF2/Top Secret, SIEM tools, scripting/automation (REXX, Python, Shell), financial/regulatory experience.

  • Ideal candidate: Detail-oriented, strong troubleshooting/analytical skills, enjoys deep technical security work, thrives in compliance-focused environments.
  • Requirement: Must have a LinkedIn profile for submission.

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