JPS Tech Solutions · 5 hours ago
Z/OS Engineer – Database Security & Monitoring
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expJPS Tech Solutions is seeking a highly experienced Z/OS Engineer to support and enhance database security monitoring in a large, highly regulated enterprise environment. This role focuses on IBM Guardium for Mainframe, ensuring secure, reliable, and audit-ready monitoring for DB2 and IMS systems running on z/OS.
Information TechnologyIT InfrastructureSoftware Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Install, configure, and support IBM Guardium Database Activity Monitoring (DAM) for z/OS
Deploy, administer, and maintain Guardium S-TAPs, Collectors, and Aggregators
Monitor and audit database activity for DB2 for z/OS and IMS
Troubleshoot Guardium-related connectivity, performance, and data flow issues
Support audit, compliance, and regulatory requirements including SOX and PCI
Analyze DB2 audit and monitoring data using IFCIDs, traces, and logs
Automate monitoring tasks, deployments, and health checks using scripting
Work with security and audit teams to address findings and remediate risks
Ensure secure communications using TCP/IP, SSL/TLS, and certificate management
Provide strong production support, issue resolution, and root-cause analysis
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in enterprise z/OS/mainframe environments
Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) or equivalent professional experience
Strong z/OS systems programming experience with SMP/E, JES, and USS
Hands-on mainframe security experience using RACF, ACF2, or TSS
Proven hands-on experience with IBM Guardium for Mainframe
Experience deploying and administering Guardium VSI (Collectors and Aggregators)
Strong knowledge of DB2 for z/OS monitoring and auditing (IFCIDs, traces)
Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking, SSL/TLS, and certificate-based security
Proficiency in scripting using REXX, JCL, ISPF, and USS
Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and operational support skills
Experience working in highly regulated, mission-critical environments
Preferred
Experience with IBM zSecure
Advanced RACF administration
Integration with SIEM tools such as Splunk or QRadar
Exposure to IMS, MQ, and mainframe CI/CD practices
Experience with SMF, syslog, and enterprise logging solutions
Company
JPS Tech Solutions
JPS Tech Solutions offers software engineering, cloud, mobile development, and IT infrastructure solutions.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase