Confidential Jobs · 5 hours ago
Mainframe Consultant
Confidential Jobs is seeking a Mainframe Top Secret Security Administrator to serve as a subject-matter expert in maintaining data security and regulatory compliance. The role involves advanced systems administration, supporting mainframe applications, and coordinating daily operations within the mainframe environment.
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
The Worker will apply their expert knowledge and experience as a Mainframe Top Secret Security Administrator to support both the needs of the Legacy Systems as well as those for the Mainframe Transformation Team
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 Blue-Zone
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)
Hands-On Experience with z/OS Administration
Experience with JES2, z/OS Unix System Services (OMVS)
Storage Management Subsystem (SMS)
Experience with TLS configuration (certificates, SSL – RSA Keys, SFTP, FTPS)
Preferred
Experience with REXX
Experience with performance monitoring to include initial analysis of performance issues
Experience with Informatica Power Exchange Administration