Sr. Mainframe Security Engineer
Location: US, NY, New York
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Master's Degree
Industry: Computer Networking
Company profile: We design, deploy, and maintain advanced technologies that enable our customers to achieve operational excellence at substantial OpEx savings. Our core strengths include a concentration on networks, their security & optimization with a laser focus on redefining the fulfillment experience. We are driven to add value at every step by providing access to inventory, streamlined credit, integration with your procurement organization and real time status information. These are all reflective of our value-added philosophy.We have developed solutions for leaders from Wall Street to the Web. What makes us different is our concentration and commitment to exclusive relationships with leading vendors.
Description: We are looking for a highly motivated and qualified Senior Mainframe Security Engineer to join a fast-paced, dynamic and challenging environment.The ideal candidates must demonstrate a very strong conceptual understanding of Mainframe security and the ability to work in a global team environment.As a Mainframe Security Engineer, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:Provide assistance to Mainframe Security products (RACF, CA-Auditor, CA-Cleanup, CA-Compliance Manager, Vanguard-Administrator, Vanguard-Advisor, Vanguard-Analyzer) and initiatives (Separation of Production and Development environments, Entitlements cleanups, etc.)Liaise with technology teams including Systems Programming, DBA, etc.Perform Mainframe Security outages improvementSchedule, coordinate, test and system check out of patchesCreate automation, tooling, reports, utilities and batch programs developmentProactively problems solving and issue tickets tracking with different vendorsTake part in an on-call rotation for Level 3 escalations and monitor mail groups for questions and issuesInteraction with Security Management team to work on security proposals evaluation and technical utility assessmentParticipate in weekly mainframe turnover planning conferencesThis is a full-time, direct employment in Midtown Manhattan. Salary is open based on experience & qualifications.
Requirements: Qualifications:10+years of related work experiencesBachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related disciplineSkills & Experiences:Must possess in-depth understanding and prior experience on the following:IBM-RACF mainframe security software internals, configuration, etc.z/OS utilities and facilities (ISPF, TSO, SDSF, JES, etc.)Distributed security (UNIX, USS, etc.)Middleware (MQ Series, CICS, etc.)Database technology (Sybase, DB2)Advanced system programming skills (SMP, SYS1 datasets, etc.)Command Mainframe batch and reporting languages (JCL, REXX, CLIST, ISPF, SAS)Accustomed with security concepts and techniquesAdvanced MS Office business application experiences (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, etc.)Knowledge of CA-Top Secret Security mainframe security software internals, configuration, etc.  is highly valueInterpersonal Skills:Must be able to demonstrate problem solving/troubleshooting skillsCapable of working both independently and in a team-based environment with limited oversightExcellent organizing, project arrangement and time management skillsExcellent verbal and written skills and abilities to handle multiple complex tasks
Benefits: At Fivesky, our employees are our greatest asset and the focal point around which we operate, therefore, we always want the best for our employees.  In addition to offering competitive compensation plans and long-term career opportunities.  We offer an attractive mix of benefit plans to our employees that include: a health plan, 401k, provisions for vacation, holiday pay, and sick days.  Employees qualify to join these plans and other sponsored benefits after 60-days of employment.Fivesky is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
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