Allied Consultants, Inc. · 14 hours ago
Mainframe Top Secret Security Administrator
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expAllied Consultants, Inc is a proudly Austin based firm with over 34 years of experience delivering top-tier technical and business professionals within Texas State Agencies. They are currently seeking an experienced Mainframe TSS Administrator to play a key role within a high-impact technical services team, focusing on maintaining data security and regulatory compliance in mainframe environments.
ConsultingEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP)Information TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Serve as a subject-matter expert in Mainframe Top Secret Security Administration to maintain data security and regulatory compliance
Work involves highly advanced (senior-level) systems administration in support of agency mainframe applications and supporting infrastructure; and coordinate day-to-day system administration functions such as mainframe configuration, break/fix system support, and base user account creation/support
Work requires strong and proven hands-on experience in Mainframe Top Secret Security Administration and z/OS Administration
Work also requires expertise in certificate renewals and access control within mainframe environments as well as a strong understanding of security compliance, audit practices, and risk mitigation
Routine system administration functions to include security administration support, performance monitoring, security monitoring, and system maintenance
Work includes supporting data entry and control work processes, overseeing and coordinating mainframe operations in the State’s Consolidated Data Center Services (DCS), and working with the Network Administration, Customer Support and Applications Development & Support teams to provide support necessary for day-to-day mainframe operations
Experience with Informatica Power Exchange Administration for Change Data Capture processing using mainframe data sources and targets (i.e., IMS and VSAM) a plus
Provide primary support as the subject matter expert for z/OS operating systems and system components; provide direct technical support as needed in the planning, implementation and testing of releases, upgrades, or changes to z/OS operating system, network, and component software
Provide end user support for assigned Independent Software Vendor (ISV) products such as BlueZone
Diagnose platform, software and related product issues and follow up with root cause analysis
Assist with maintaining and providing technical support for Mainframe Production Control and Support Jobs and monthly Mainframe Job Scheduler
Qualification
Required
8 years of Hands-On Experience with TSS (Top Secret Security)
5 years of Hands-On Experience with z/OS Administration
5 years of Experience with JES2, z/OS Unix System Services (OMVS), Storage Management Subsystem (SMS)
3 years of Experience with TLS configuration (certificates, SSL – RSA Keys, SFTP, FTPS)
Preferred
3 years of Experience with performance monitoring to include initial analysis of performance issues
3 years of Experience with Informatica Power Exchange Administration
Working knowledge for each of the following: z/OS Operation
Working knowledge for each of the following: z/OS Networking – VTAM (Virtual Telecommunications Access Method), TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)
Working knowledge of each of the following: z/OS-centric automated job scheduling and management software (JOBTRAC)
Working knowledge of each of the following: Terminal Emulator Software (BLUEZONE)
Working knowledge of each of the following: VTAM Session Manager Software (VTAM/SWITCH)
Working knowledge of each of the following: SMP/E (System Modification Program/Extended)
Working knowledge of each of the following: RMF (Resource Measurement Facility)
Working knowledge of each of the following: SMF (System Management Facility)
Working knowledge of each of the following: WLM (Workload Management)
Working knowledge of each of the following: JCL (Job Control Language)
Working knowledge of each of the following: GRS (Global Resource Serialization)
Working knowledge of each of the following: VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method)
Working knowledge of each of the following: TSO (Time Sharing Option)
2 years of Experience with REXX
Benefits
Medical insurance (with employer cost sharing)
Life insurance
A 401(K) plan with company match
Flexible spending through a cafeteria plan
Company
Allied Consultants, Inc.
Allied Consultants, Inc (Allied), helps organizations determine what technology they need and how best to employ it.
51-200 employees
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