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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # RACF Mainframe Security Project Manager - **Company:** Ascii Group, LLC - **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, Collaborative Software, Databases, IBM DB2, Multi-Factor Authentication, Gantt Charts, Github, Interactive System Productivity Facility (ISPF), PostgreSQL, Mainframes, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft PowerPoint, Systems Development Life Cycle, IBM Resource Access Control Facility, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, System Programming, Z/OS, Tools for Reporting - **Published:** August 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/21faed4d-0a68-478c-8210-970c1f0b0585 ## About the Role "This role is for a Project Manager to manage the RACF Directory Services work for mainframe security tooling and project execution. The ideal candidate should have advanced knowledge of RACF related products, and Mainframe infrastructure. The candidate should have a strong analytical, organizational and communication skills. The team works closely with the other mainframe infrastructure teams as well as other security platform owners and application developers. Additionally, this role will work with compliance and auditors when needed. * At least 6 to 9 years of related work experience with RACF and Mainframe * Program/Project management experience developing and managing complex interdependent programs/projects/products. * Experience with RACF for z/OS. * Experience with z/OS utilities and facilities (such as: TSO, ISPF, SDSF) * Understanding of database technology (such as: DB2, SQL, MS SQL, PostGRE SQL) * Understanding of Mainframe security monitoring, automation, and reporting tools like zSecure, compliance manager, Multifactor Authentication. * Knowledge of implementing Digital Certificates, encryption, MFA." * Desired Skills : "Capable of project planning, organization, time management skills, build roadmaps and Gantt charts. * MS Office business application experience (Excel, Word, Access, Power Point) * Experience with SDLC, Agile practices, JIRA/Rally tools, collaboration tools like Confluence, Github pages" * Experience Required: 10- 12 Years Must Have Skills: * RACF * z/OS * Mainframe Security * Project Management * zSecure ## Description * Assist the RACF mainframe Security Architecture and engineering in develop technical solutions, and testing. * Assessing technical feasibility of proposals to achieve the security requirement utilizing various tooling and process. * Work with various technology and security teams (such as application development, other security product owners, systems programming, DBA, IMS, MQ, business users, and auditors) on their requirements for design and implementation of solutions. * Support and co-ordinate with mainframe team project managers on initiatives related to Mainframe security (such as role-based security, privileged access, sensitive data protection, etc.), and automation (tooling, reports, utilities, and batch). * Drive creation and management of RACF Directory Services Metrics, Controls, SOPs and compliance plans. * Build status reports for program leadership and visuals where needed. * Manage and track project dependencies, work breakdown structure, resource allocation, sprint and PI planning for RDS initiatives. ## Related Videos - [Full-stack role-based authorization in 45 minutes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/312-full-stack-role-based-authorization-in-45-minutes) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Bringing AI Model Testing and Prompt Management to Your Codebase with GitHub Models](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1536-bringing-ai-model-testing-and-prompt-management-to-your-codebase-with-github-models) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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