Mainframe Security Migration Specialist

JobDiva, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 141,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. is seeking a migration specialist with deep mainframe security experience to lead RACF migrations on z/OS. You will analyze the client security landscape, design a tailored migration strategy, and collaborate with system programmers and application owners.

Responsibilities include configuring RACF, integrating IBM zSecure, and providing post‑migration support and training. A strong SME on RACF is essential, and interest in AI for security monitoring is a plus.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with mainframe security administration and RACF.
• Deep knowledge of RACF, ACF2 and Top Secret migration patterns.
• Familiarity with IBM zSecure and related RACF utilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-depth analysis of client security environments and create detailed migration strategies.
• Lead migrations from TSS/ACF2 to RACF with minimal downtime.
• Configure and validate RACF profiles, rules and access controls on z/OS.

Skills

Mainframe security administration

RACF

ACF2/Top Secret

IBM zSecure

Job description

Job ID: 26-30699

Pay Range: CA$102 - CA$103/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• A successful migration specialist needs to be able to:
• Perform in-depth analysis of the client's current security environment using TSS or ACF2, identifying potential challenges and creating a detailed migration strategy tailored to the client's requirements.
• Conduct comprehensive security assessments, vulnerability analysis, and compliance checks to identify gaps and potential issues that could arise during migration.
• Develop a project plan with defined phases (Planning, Conversion, Implementation, Cutover) and timelines, ensuring alignment with client objectives and internal best practices.
• Lead and execute complex migrations from TSS or ACF2 to RACF, ensuring minimal downtime and impact on production environments.
• Configure and integrate RACF on z/OS systems, ensuring it aligns with the client's business and security requirements.
• Manage the installation, configuration, and validation of RACF profiles, rules, and access controls to replace the existing TSS or ACF2 setup.
• Utilize IBM tools such as zSecure, and other RACF‑specific utilities to automate the creation of RACF commands and streamline the migration process.
• Provide post‑migration support to address any issues, fine‑tune the configuration, and ensure the new RACF setup operates as expected.
• Conduct training sessions and workshops to upskill client teams on RACF usage, management, and best practices for maintaining a secure z/OS environment.
• Collaborate with system programmers, network engineers, and application owners, to ensure the successful integration of RACF with existing systems and applications.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) on RACF, providing guidance and support to clients and internal teams on all aspects of mainframe security.
• Should have an interest in AI and be eager to learn how AI can be integrated with RACF to enhance security monitoring and automation.
• Have a foundational knowledge of programming languages such as PL/I, Assembler, REXX, and Java, and be willing to develop these skills further to support mainframe security tasks and automation efforts.
• Perform in-depth analysis of the client's current security environment using TSS or ACF2, identifying potential challenges and creating a detailed migration strategy tailored to the client's requirements.
• Lead and execute complex migrations from TSS or ACF2 to RACF, ensuring minimal downtime and impact on production environments
• Manage the installation, configuration, and validation of RACF profiles, rules, and access controls to replace the existing TSS or ACF2 setup.
• Utilize IBM tools such as zSecure, and other RACF‑specific utilities to automate the creation of RACF commands and streamline the migration process.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Skills-Mainframe security administration, RACF, ACF2, CA Top Secret, IBM zSecure , ESM migration – Top Secret / ACF2 to RACF
• 18.00 Years of Experience

Our client is a leading IT Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions.

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.