Neos Consulting Group · 5 hours ago
Mainframe z/OS Security Administrator (TSS)
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expNeos Consulting Group is seeking a Mainframe z/OS Security Administrator for a contract role with their client in Austin, TX. The role involves serving as a subject-matter expert in Mainframe Top Secret Security Administration, maintaining data security, and supporting mainframe applications and infrastructure.
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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
Hands-On Experience with TSS (Top Secret Security) – 8 years
Hands-On Experience with z/OS Administration – 5 years
Experience with JES2, z/OS Unix System Services (OMVS), Storage Management Subsystem (SMS) – 5 years
Experience with TLS configuration (certificates, SSL – RSA Keys, SFTP, FTPS) – 3+ years
Preferred
Experience with REXX – 2 years
Experience with performance monitoring to include initial analysis of performance issues – 3 years
Experience with Informatica Power Exchange Administration – 3+ years
Working knowledge of z/OS Operation – 3+ years
Working knowledge of z/OS Networking (VTAM, TCP/IP) – 3+ years
Experience with z/OS-centric automated job scheduling and management software (JOBTRAC) – 3+ years
Experience with Terminal Emulator Software (BLUEZONE) – 3+ years
Experience with VTAM Session Manager Software (VTAM/SWITCH) – 3+ years
Experience with SMP/E – 3+ years
Experience with RMF, SMF, and WLM – 3+ years
Experience with JCL, GRS, VSAM, and TSO – 3+ years
Company
Neos Consulting Group
Neos is an Austin Tx based IT consulting and staffing firm specializing in Texas state and local governments, & higher education verticals.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Richard Carter
Founder and Partner
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