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Join a large enterprise environment with a strong focus on technology, security and operational resilience. You’ll work within an experienced technical team supporting a complex mainframe environment while collaborating closely with systems, application and security stakeholders.
Your new role
As a Mainframe Security Administrator, you’ll take ownership of security administration across an IBM z/OS environment, with a strong focus on RACF.
Your responsibilities will include
- Administering RACF users, groups, resource profiles and access lists
- Managing the RACF database, including backups, housekeeping and capacity monitoring
- Running and interpreting RACF utilities for database initialization, verification, split/merge and extension activities
- Planning and executing controlled RACF database changes
- Managing RACF digital certificates
- Supporting security auditing and compliance activities
- Providing second and third-level support for z/OS security incidents and access issues
- Developing procedures, runbooks and technical documentation
- Working closely with systems programmers, application teams and security/GRC teams
What you'll need to succeed
- Relevant mainframe security administration experience
- Deep, hands-on experience with IBM z/OS
- Strong RACF administration and RACF database management experience
- Hands-on experience managing RACF digital certificates using RACDCERT
- Practical experience with RACF auditing
- Working knowledge of Parallel Sysplex concepts
- Strong troubleshooting skills within complex mainframe security environments
What you'll get in return
- Excellent environment with focus on work-life balance
- Work with a team that values innovation, collaboration and excellence
- Enjoy the diverse and inclusive workplace
What you need to do now
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