Senior Mainframe Security Engineer (RACF)

CTG is seeking to fill a Senior Mainframe Security Engineer (RACF) position for our client.

Location: Remote; occasional travel to Raleigh, NC may be required at the client’s expense
Duration: 6 months with possible extension

Duties:

• Maintain and enhance the security of IBM z/OS mainframe environments, including RACF installation, configuration, administration, and security control implementation.

• Manage mainframe encryption, key management, certificate management, and related security services.

• Conduct security assessments, analyze audit results, identify gaps, and lead remediation of audit findings.

• Develop and maintain security reports demonstrating compliance with policies, current security posture, project progress, and audit remediation status.

• Plan and implement security initiatives based on risk assessments, organizational policies, and audit findings.

• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and security teams to coordinate security changes, implementation plans, and testing.

• Lead security discussions and contribute to risk analysis, disaster recovery planning, security training, and policy development.

• Support internal and external audits by providing technical documentation, responding to auditor inquiries, and addressing identified findings.

• Resolve security issues and service requests within established SLAs while supporting a 24x7 production environment.

Skills:

• Strong expertise in IBM RACF and mainframe security administration.

• Hands-on experience with UNIX, z/Linux, Db2, CICS, and IBM Trusted Key Entry (TKE).

• Proficiency with JCL, REXX, CLIST, and mainframe utilities.

• Knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), encryption technologies, key management, and certificate management.

• Expertise in audit assessments, interpreting audit results, developing remediation plans, and tracking findings through resolution.

• Working knowledge of network security and client-server applications.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to management, business stakeholders, and audit teams.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in systems architecture, technology risk, information security, or a related discipline.

• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and maintaining IBM mainframe security controls.

• Proven ability to manage audit assessments, evaluate audit results, coordinate remediation activities, and communicate security and compliance status.

• Experience developing security reports and presenting findings to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.

• Preferred experience includes:

  • 7 years of systems architecture experience focused on technology risk and information security.

  • SailPoint integration and Venafi.

  • Mentoring and coaching junior technical resources.

  • CISSP or CISA certification.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, or CCUE certification preferred.

• Alternatively, 5 consecutive years of full-time service with SECU.

Additional Information:

• Must be able to support a 24x7 production environment.

• Must be able to follow established work schedules and attendance requirements.

• Occasional travel to Raleigh, NC may be required.

• Must be comfortable working in an office environment when onsite, including extended periods of sitting and computer use.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.

To Apply:
To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $64.00 to $70.00/hour. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered.