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Damco Solutions · 5 hours ago

z/OS Mainframe Security Administrator

United States

Contract

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Damco Solutions is seeking a z/OS Mainframe Security Administrator to support the Railroad Commission of Texas. The role involves maintaining data security and regulatory compliance, performing advanced systems administration, and coordinating day-to-day mainframe operations.

Enterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologyInsuranceSoftwareSoftware EngineeringWeb Development

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Manish Chugh

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

Z/OS AdministrationTLS configurationInformatica Power ExchangeJCLREXXPerformance monitoringBlueZoneVSAMTSO

Required

8 years -- Hands-On Experience with TSS (Top Secret Security)

5 years -- Hands-On Experience with z/OS Administration

5 years -- Experience with JES2, z/OS Unix System Services (OMVS), Storage Management Subsystem (SMS)

3+ years -- Experience with TLS configuration (certificates, SSL – RSA Keys, SFTP, FTPS)

2 years -- 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 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

Damco Solutions

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Damco Solutions is a provider of IT solutions, services, and products.

Founded in 1996

Plainsboro, New Jersey, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.damcogroup.com/

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