Pedigo Staffing Services · 2 weeks ago
Mainframe Security Administrator - Texas Railroad Commission - Austin, TX
Austin, TX, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$90/hr - $90/hr
8+ years expPedigo Staffing Services is seeking a Mainframe Top Secret Security Administrator for the Texas Railroad Commission. The role involves maintaining data security and regulatory compliance, performing advanced systems administration, and coordinating day-to-day system administration functions for mainframe applications and infrastructure.
Human Resources
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 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
Selected candidates are required to access the RRC technical environment via GoToMyPC (or similar) and must have a device capable of handling this connection, including a headset as needed. Alternately, the RRC may provide a desktop or laptop device for connection to the RRC network in certain situations. The laptop must be returned to the RRC Help Desk upon candidate resignation or termination or the end of the purchase order/contract
Qualification
Required
8 Years Required Hands-On Experience with TSS (Top Secret Security)
5 Years Required Hands-On Experience with z/OS Administration
5 Years Required Experience with JES2, z/OS Unix System Services (OMVS), Storage Management Subsystem (SMS)
3+ Years Required Experience with TLS configuration (certificates, SSL – RSA Keys, SFTP, FTPS)
Preferred
2 Years Preferred Experience with REXX
3 Years Preferred Experience with performance monitoring to include initial analysis of performance issues
3+ Years Preferred Experience with Informatica Power Exchange Administration
3+ Years Preferred Working knowledge for each of the following: z/OS Operation, z/OS Networking – VTAM (Virtual Telecommunications Access Method), TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), z/OS-centric automated job scheduling and management software (JOBTRAC), Terminal Emulator Software (BLUEZONE), VTAM Session Manager Software (VTAM/SWITCH), SMP/E (System Modification Program/Extended), RMF (Resource Measurement Facility), SMF (System Management Facility), WLM (Workload Management), JCL (Job Control Language), GRS (Global Resource Serialization), VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method), TSO (Time Sharing Option)
Company
Pedigo Staffing Services
Pedigo Staffing Services pursues top quality clientele that is exemplary at serving the community and the people that are employed with them.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Debbie Pedigo
CEO, Staffing Consultant
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