Mainframe Logical Security Engineer

PB Consulting

Chandler, AZ

Posted On: Jun 25, 2026

Posted On: Jun 25, 2026

Job Overview

Job Type

Contract - Independent, Contract - W2

Experience

5 - 10 Years

Salary

Depends on Experience

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Travel Requirement

0%

Required Skills

  • BM MF z/OS
  • mainframe
  • RACF administration
Job Description
Required Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in IBM z/OS mainframe environments.
  • Strong hands-on experience with RACF administration (or ACF2 / Top Secret).
  • Experience with user and group management.
  • Experience administering dataset and subsystem security.
  • Experience conducting security audits and access reviews.
  • Experience monitoring and analyzing security logs.
  • Strong understanding of z/OS security architecture, access control models, and compliance practices.
  • Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Roles & Responsibilities
  • Administer and support RACF, ACF2, or Top Secret security environments.
  • Manage user IDs, groups, roles, and access permissions.
  • Configure and maintain dataset and subsystem security controls.
  • Perform access reviews, security audits, and compliance validations.
  • Monitor security logs and investigate access/security-related issues.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve security administration requests and incidents.
  • Partner with audit, compliance, and infrastructure teams to maintain secure operations.
  • Support regulatory, internal, and external audit requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with ACF2 or Top Secret.
  • Familiarity with SIEM tools such as Splunk, QRadar, or similar.
  • Experience supporting enterprise audits and compliance initiatives.
  • Exposure to IAM, SSO, and MFA solutions.
  • Automation or scripting experience (REXX, Python, Shell).
  • Experience in financial services or other regulated environments.
Key Skills
  • IBM z/OS Security
  • RACF / ACF2 / Top Secret
  • User & Group Administration
  • Dataset & Subsystem Security
  • Security Audits & Access Reviews
  • Security Log Monitoring
  • Compliance & Access Controls
  • SIEM Tools (Splunk, QRadar)
  • IAM, SSO, MFA
  • REXX, Python, Shell Scripting

Job ID: PC521601


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