Role Description:
As an Operational Security Officer for IBM Mainframe Z Series, your primary role is to maintain and improve the overall security posture of the organization's IT infrastructure that is based on IBM Mainframe Z Series technology.
You will work closely with the security team and other stakeholders to identify potential security risks and develop effective remediation strategies specific to IBM Mainframe Z Series architecture.
Your role's key responsibilities are:
* Conduct regular security assessments of our IBM Mainframe Z Series infrastructure and identify potential vulnerabilities that need to be addressed.
* Implement and maintain IBM Mainframe Z Series security policies, procedures, and standards in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
* Performs periodic detailed assessments of the operating system and infrastructure components' security configuration to identify security vulnerabilities and provides remediation alternatives.
* Coordinate security incident response and investigation with the relevant parties in IBM Mainframe Z Series area.
* Provide IBM Mainframe Z Series-specific security guidance and support to other teams in the organization.
* Implement IBM Mainframe Z Series-specific security controls for new systems and projects.
* Contribute to IBM Mainframe Z Series-specific security awareness training for employees and contractors.
* Identify potential security threats for IBM Mainframe Z Series systems and proactively recommend and take necessary actions to mitigate those risks.
* Stay up-to-date on the latest IBM Mainframe Z Series-specific security threats and trends and recommend new technical, administrative, or process changes to improve security posture.
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Requirements:
* Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or equivalent practical experience.
* Experience in IT security operations, specifically related to IBM Mainframe Z Series.
* Experience with IBM Mainframe-specific security tools and technologies, such as RACF, zSecure, Syslog, CARLA, ICSF, etc.
* Knowledge of IBM Mainframe Z Series-specific security standards and frameworks such as z/OS Security, RACF, zSecure, etc.
* Experience with building out RACF reports in zSecure to support database authenticity.
* Experience with onboarding and decommissioning applications into RACF structures.
* Extensive knowledge of SSO, Active Directory (AD), LDAP, public key infrastructure (PKI), privileged accounts, integration of application program interface (API), implementation and support of digital certificates, Kerberos, SSL, SSH.
* USS experience is highly desired.
* Understanding of IBM Mainframe Z Series-specific network protocols, operating systems, and virtualization technologies
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for IBM Mainframe Z Series.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills in providing advice, recommendations, or technical support in IBM Mainframe Z Series security.
* Relevant security certifications related to IBM Mainframe Z Series such as IBM Certified Administrator - Security z/OS, IBM Certified Specialist - z Security Technical Sales, etc., would be a plus.