IAM Security Analyst (RACF, Topsecret)

• Responsible for the set-up and maintenance of RACF on multiple Z/OS mainframe systems.
• Responsible for oversight of third party vendor who operates parts of the RACF security environment
• Troubleshoots all RACF security related problems on z/OS systems.
• Monitors and maintains the security databases on multiple systems.
• RACF security upgrades and IVPs.
• Client migrations and de-migrations.
• Evaluate new security software features.
• Provide technical support for security administrators.
• Develop and maintains automated processes for security reports.
• Prepares ad hoc reports as requested by clients.
• Monitors the environment for adherence to security standards.
• Defines and implements security requirements for new applications and upgrades.
• Executes problem determination and resolution.
• Assists in creating, implementing and maintaining security standards, policy, procedures, documentation and guidelines.
• Through daily interaction, educates users in security principles, policy and practices.
• Processes authorized changes to machine log-on ID’s and security software.
• Implements interfaces with OEM (non-IBM) products.
• Reviews database and recommends and implements changes to improve the security product and service.
• Create and delete user Ids; create and modify uid strings, etc.
• Participates in and responds to audit activities.
• Work scheduled includes rotating off hour on-call and weekend support.
• Administers password access.
• Acts as a lead by guiding and reviewing related work.
• Create, implement and maintain production security batch jobs.
• Implementation and review of Violation reports.
• Trains security administration staff in new systems with security administration components.
Qualifications:
Individual needs to demonstrate operational excellence, IAM experience, and ability to manage challenging situations with end users. The ability to lead and successfully execute change is critical. Process experience is required. Individual needs to demonstrate operational excellence, and the ability to manage challenging situations with end users, especially with troubleshooting incidents.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• In-depth hands on knowledge (5+ years) of Mainframe RACF security product and administration required
• Excellent TSO, JCL, IBM UTILITIES, JES2, SDSF and ISPF a must
• Strong knowledge of mainframe Unix (LINUX) Systems service required
• Excellent analytical skills, problem solving skills.
• Mainframe UNIX - System services knowledge.
• Experience with SAP on the mainframe, z/Linux, groups, ZFS/HFS security
• Strong knowledge of CICS, DB2, MVS, SAS, REXX, CLIST and/or SAS programming skills a plus
• Excellent team player with the ability to work independently in a fast paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter, detailed oriented and ability to multi task
• Knowledge of CA’s Top Secret security product a plus
• Knowledge of ServiceNow ticketing system for handling