Mainframe Security Architect

4 weeks ago


Montreal, Canada LanceSoft, Inc. Full time

LanceSoft, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Senior Mainframe Security Specialist to join our team.

Job Overview

This senior-level position involves assisting with the design and execution of projects related to RACF security functionality. The ideal candidate will possess advanced knowledge of RACF, ZSecure, and Mainframe infrastructure, enabling them to work closely with other infrastructure teams and business supporting technologists.

A strong analytical, organizational, and communication skillset is essential for this role, as you will provide security guidance to users while engineering solutions. Additionally, you will be responsible for coaching RACF team members and providing periodic on-call support and maintenance outside of normal working hours as needed to support and resolve security issues.

Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with the Security Architecture and RACF engineering and policy teams to develop technical solutions to business problems based on security best practices.
  • Support MS Mainframe Security products and initiatives through RACF engineering.
  • Assess technical feasibility of proposals to achieve Security initiatives of LanceSoft, Inc.
  • Design and support Firm's mainframe initiatives related to authentication (such as Kerberos, Digital Certificates, encryption, MFA), authorization (such as role-based security, privileged access, sensitive data protection, etc.), automation (tooling, reports, utilities, and batch).
  • Interact with infrastructure technology teams (such as Systems Programming, DBA, CICS/MQ Support), application technology teams, business users, and audit.
  • Monitor and analyze key performance indicators and establish processes and methodologies for preventative actions.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation and address questions/issues.
Requirements
  • Minimum 10 years of experience as a RACF Engineer or Administrator at a senior level.
  • Advanced experience with IBM RACF and IBM-ZSecure configuration/internals (engineering focus).
  • Ability to program in JCL, REXX, and CarLa.
  • Experience with z/OS utilities and facilities (such as: TSO, ISPF, SDSF).
  • Experience with database technology (such as: Sybase, DB2, SQL).
  • Knowledge of common aspects of zOS installations (System Programming, Storage, Networks, Unix Services, CICS, DB2, Performance, Tooling).
  • Capable of working independently with limited oversight.
  • Capable of project planning, organization, time management skills, and ability to multi-task.
  • MS Office business application experience (Excel, Word, Access, Power Point).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must be a team player and foster a team-first environment and inclusive culture.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with CA/Broadcom Top Secret Security.
  • Experience with distributed technology (such as: UNIX, USS file systems).
  • Prior experience with Systems Programming, Mainframe Network engineering, Middleware (such as: MQ Series, etc.).
  • Knowledge of PERL, shell scripting, OpenSSL, SSH.
Estimated Salary Range:

$120,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on location and experience.



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