Mainframe Security Administrator

Are you a Mainframe expert looking for your new contract role?

Your new company 
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 
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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