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Mainframe Security Administrator

HAYS

Security
Location
Victoria
Type
Contract

About the role

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.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays appreciates the importance of workforce diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunities employer and have policies, procedures and relationships in place to promote our understanding of all forms of diversity.#3027749

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