Mainframe Security Engineer

This role offers an excellent opportunity to start or further develop a career as a Mainframe Security Engineer . You will work closely with experienced colleagues, contribute to the engineering and operation of security solutions across operating systems, middleware, third-party software, and network components, and progressively build expertise in monitoring, auditing, cryptography, and security tooling within mission-critical mainframe environments., Under the guidance of experienced team members, you will:

• Design, configure, administer, and enforce security controls across z/OS, middleware, and third - party products (e.g. RACF profiles, permissions, policies).
• Manage identities and access (role/entitlement design, reviews, segregation of duties).
• Monitor, audit, and respond to security events, including alerting, log analysis, and basic incident investigation.
• Implement and maintain cryptographic controls, key management, and data protection mechanisms.
• Develop and maintain security tooling and automation (e.g. REXX, JCL, scripts) to support compliance, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• First starting with daylight support and once you will have gain enough expertise, you will participate in Night Production Watch Duty on a rotational basis, with support from the team. This will also include (rare) weekend activities during special deployments.

Complexity & Problem Solving

• Handle standard and well-defined situations by applying documented procedures and established methods.
• Escalate non-standard or complex issues to senior colleagues and domain experts, while contributing to analysis and resolution.
• Develop understanding across several known technical domains with structured support.

Decision Making

• Make day-to-day decisions within clearly defined processes, guidelines, and supervision .
• Apply existing policies and standards, escalating when deviations or risks are identified.

Autonomy & Collaboration

• Work effectively on assigned activities with regular guidance and supervision .
• Organise and plan individual tasks within agreed priorities.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn, ask questions, and progressively increase autonomy.
• Contribute positively to team collaboration in a multicultural environment.

Do you have experience in Scripting?, Do you have a Master’s degree?, * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

• Initial experience or strong interest in mainframe environments (z/OS) , either through studies, internships, or early professional roles.
• Basic knowledge or exposure to security principles, JCL, ReXX is an advantage.
• First experience or foundational knowledge in scripting or programming .
• Any additional exposure to mainframe technologies is considered a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong willingness to learn and develop technical expertise .
• Good team player with the ability to work in a multicultural and collaborative environment .
• Attention to detail, combined with the ability to understand the broader operational context.
• Structured and methodical approach to tasks.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).