Mainframe Logical Security Engineer

What's the Job?

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.

What's Needed?

• 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.

About the Role

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach, which will align successfully within the organization.

Requirements

Location: Hybrid in Phoenix, Arizona
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Benefits

• Potential for career advancement within a reputable organization.
• Weekly Pay
• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance

Pay

Consultants are eligible for a 401(k), plus match.

Schedule

Hybrid in Phoenix, Arizona