Mainframe security

Colinatech; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Toronto is seeking an entry-level candidate with strong mainframe engineering skills, particularly in RACF. The position focuses on risk management, consulting on security protocols, and developing strategic frameworks to enhance security measures. Join a dynamic team transitioning towards modern automated practices while maintaining operational integrity.

Qualifications

• Strong mainframe engineering skills, specifically with RACF version 2.5 or 3.1.
• In-depth knowledge of IT Security Standards within TD or industry best practices.
• Lead and manage risk and control design assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation on Information Security programs, policies, and standards.
• Lead risk assessment and control design assessments.
• Develop ongoing Technology Risk reports and monitor trends.

Skills

Mainframe engineering

IT Security Standards

Risk assessment

Consultation

Vulnerability assessments

Job description

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This role requires strong mainframe engineering skills, specifically with RACF version 2.5 or 3.1. Experience with ACF2 version 16 is a secondary benefit. Additional beneficial skills include other mainframe technical support and in-depth knowledge of IT Security Standards within TD or industry best practices (e.g., NIST, STIGs).

We seek a leader who can manage legacy engineering practices while transitioning towards a more modern, automated, and simplified approach to mainframe security.

Key Accountabilities

Customer

• Provide consultation and advice on Technology Controls, Information Security programs, policies, standards, and incident management within your specialized area.
• Conduct project consultations on risk assessment, control requirements, vulnerability assessments, and related areas.
• Lead or contribute to risk and control design assessments for application portfolios, documenting impacts, risk mitigation, and remediation strategies.
• Contribute to defining, developing, and overseeing a global security management strategy and framework.
• Ensure technology, processes, and governance are in place to monitor, detect, prevent, and respond to technology and security threats.
• Develop ongoing Technology Risk reports, monitor trends, and define metrics to measure control effectiveness.
• Work proactively with technology partners and stakeholders to integrate security components into the enterprise architecture and address control gaps.
• Consult on regulatory compliance, reporting, and questions.
• Support audit preparations, management responses, and remediation activities.
• Participate in security incident responses and represent the security function to the business.

Seniority level : Entry level

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Other, Information Technology, and Management

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