MAINFRAME RACF CONSULTANT

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe RACF Consultant with strong expertise in RACF on z/OS, Mainframe Security, and Certificate Management. The consultant will be responsible for RACF administration, technical support, incident resolution, security troubleshooting, and certificate management within enterprise mainframe environments.

Responsibilities

• Administer and provide technical support for RACF on z/OS.
• Troubleshoot and resolve RACF security incidents and complex technical issues.
• Manage RACF certificates, including certificate configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Support RACF security across CICS, MQ, WebSphere, IP networks, and UNIX System Services.
• Work with Integrated Cryptographic Service Facility (ICSF), RACF Remote Sharing Facility (RRSF), and zSecure as required.
• Support IAM‑related security solutions and enterprise access management.
• Analyze and troubleshoot mainframe security and network access issues.
• Develop or maintain automation/scripts using REXX, CARLa, Assembler, SAS, or SQL.
• Work with complex and unfamiliar technical environments to identify root causes and implement solutions.
• Maintain security documentation and provide technical guidance to application and infrastructure teams.
• Use Microsoft Excel for analysis, reporting, and security‑related activities.

Must‑Have Skills

• Mainframe RACF / RACF on z/OS
• Mainframe Security
• RACF Certificate Management
• RACF Administration and Technical Support
• Security troubleshooting and incident resolution

Good‑to‑Have Skills

• Venafi
• IAM (Identity and Access Management)
• zSecure
• Linux
• IP Networks / NetAccess
• RACF Remote Sharing Facility (RRSF)
• Integrated Cryptographic Service Facility (ICSF)
• RACF security for CICS, MQ, and WebSphere
• RACF security for UNIX System Services

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of experience in Mainframe Security/RACF.
• Strong hands‑on experience with RACF administration and technical support.
• Strong understanding of z/OS security and enterprise mainframe environments.
• Hands‑on experience with RACF Certificate Management.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with complex technical environments.
• Experience with one or more of REXX, CARLa, Assembler, SAS, or SQL.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.