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# Mainframe Logical Security Engineer

- **Company:** Manpower
- **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Audit Tools, Information Technology Operations, Intrusion Detection Systems, Logical Security, Mainframes, IBM Resource Access Control Facility, Z/OS
- **Published:** July 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/70C7AC0C389447E294CD811357B09D0C/job/

## About the Role

Our client, a leading organization in the financial services industry, is seeking a Mainframe Infrastructure Engineer to join their team. As a Mainframe Logical Security Engineer , you will be part of the IT Operations Department supporting the Mainframe Security and Infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach, which will align successfully within the organization., * Hands-on experience with RACF administration on z/OS systems.

 * Deep knowledge of RACF profiles, classes, dataset security, and user/group management.
 * Experience with security reporting, audit tools, and analyzing SMF data.
 * Understanding of z/OS security concepts, system internals, and mainframe security architecture.
 * Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

## Description

* Design, implement, and manage security controls across IBM z/OS environments to ensure system integrity and compliance.
 * Administer and maintain RACF security environment, including creating, modifying, and revoking user IDs, groups, and resource profiles.
 * Implement and enforce least-privilege access controls for datasets, applications, and system resources.
 * Conduct periodic access reviews, audits, and compliance checks to support regulatory requirements such as SOX, PCI, and HIPAA.
 * Analyze security logs, investigate access violations, and troubleshoot authorization failures to maintain a secure mainframe environment.


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