Mainframe Batch Specialist (z/OS) - Cyber Security Operations

Full time on W2 Only

Are you passionate about working with the best information security team in the world? Our Client is hiring top talent to join our team.

The Cyber Security Operations (CSO) function within Global Information Security is responsible for all aspects of threat intelligence and monitoring, application and network security, and insider threat. In addition, the CSO team drives out the enterprise-wide cyber exercise program.

As a Mainframe Batch Specialist, you would be an individual contributor responsible for providing operational and procedural support to provision and maintain Access for employees across the Enterprise, including Windows, Midrange, and Mainframe platforms. A risk-oriented perspective is required, along with the ability to support BAU processes and maintenance of Enterprise Access platforms.

You will be using your analytical mindset and teamwork skills to support and improve the Access Service experience. You will utilize your technical and business knowledge to support secure, risk-based practices, exercising judgment within broadly defined practices and policies.

We look for you to be result-oriented, business focused, and successful at interfacing across multiple organizational units, at various levels. The knowledge/experience/exposure with information security topics, including the design, development, testing, implementation or governance of information security practices and solutions, will be very helpful in this role. You should be prepared to demonstrate your knowledge of access management/risk identification and mitigation/project management skills.

We are seeking a z/OS batch specialist with the following skills:

• z/OS JCL, Sort, IBM utilities
• ZTRIEVE and REXX are desired, but not required.
• Knowledge of RACF, ACF2 and/or VM:Secure are also desired, but not required.
• z/VM CMS EXECs are a big plus.

Additional Qualifications:

Previous experience in Information Technology / Information Security / Identity and Access Management
Proficient in Windows, Midrange and Mainframe access provisioning and security systems
Ability to identify, analyze and address problems to resolve issues whenever possible in way that minimizes negative impact and risk to the organization
Ability to work independently on initiatives with little oversight. Motivated and willing to learn.
Strong analytical skills/problem solving/conceptual thinking.
Ability to be comfortable delivering messages across a wide spectrum of individuals having varying degrees of technical understanding
Strong leadership skills and qualities which enable you to work with peers and various levels of management
Quick learner and self-starter
Strong analytical thinking and problem solver
Proven ability of risk oriented approach
Good interpersonal and communication skills


(Note: This role may be subject to certification and/or specialized training requirements.)