Senior Mainframe Security Architect (ACF2 and RACF)

Software International; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Senior Mainframe Security Architect specializing in ACF2 and RACF for a long-term engagement in the finance sector. This role involves collaborating with clients and teams to architect and deliver solutions while also mentoring and guiding technical teams in the Montreal area. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of z/OS experience and a strong background in Mainframe security.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a z/OS System Programmer.
• Expertise in ACF2, RACF, and Assembler Language.
• Knowledge of SMP/E and system utilities required.

Responsibilities

• Architect solutions with clients, sales, and vendors.
• Document technical artifacts and deliver multiple projects.
• Educate and mentor teams in architectural techniques.

Skills

Mainframe Security System ACF2 & RACF

Assembler Language

SMP/E

System Utilities

Problem & Change Management

Job description

Senior Mainframe Security Architect (ACF2 and RACF)

Job Openings Senior Mainframe Security Architect (ACF2 and RACF)

About the job Senior Mainframe Security Architect (ACF2 and RACF)

Company Overview:

Software International (SI) supplies technical talent to a variety of clinets ranging from Fortune 100/500/1000 companies to small and mid-sized organizations in Canada/US.

Position Overview:

We are currently seeking aSenior Mainframe Security Architect (ACF2 and RACF)to join our global IT infrastructure consulting client in the Montreal area on a long term engagement with one of their clients in the finance domain.

Responsibilities

• Work with client, sales, proposal managers and vendors to architect solutions
• Will be able to act as a bridge between the client and Sales, Proposal Managers, Project Managers, System Programmers and Infrastructure Specialists
• Work with Mainframe system programmers and Project Managers and client to deliver architected solutions
• Document solutions including roadmaps, design documents, diagrams and project plans, using relevant documentation tools including Word, Visio, MS Project and/or PowerPoint
• Work closely with various teams to gather business and technical requirements
• Perform and Balance tasks on multiple concurrent projects across multiple customers
• Mediate and manage architectural conditions including those that are contractually required
• Educate, mentor and coach teams in applying architectural techniques
• Accurately document technical artifacts
• SMP/E and system utilities, ACF2, RACF, IO Gen (HCD), Assembler Language knowledge and ability to develop, maintain and deploy Assembler code, BMC & IBM Scheduler software, TSO, ISPF, understanding of problem & change, management (eESM experience is an asset), Install and support program products, installing simple to complex (tape management, job scheduling) products, JES2 and JES3 advance skills

Must Have

• Mainframe Security System ACF2 & RACF SME/Architect
• 5+ years experience as a z/OS System Programmer
• SMP/E and system utilities, ACF2, RACF, IO Gen (HCD), Assembler Language knowledge
• Understand of SYSPLEX concepts, familiarity with CPU keys (ordering, applying), experience working with vendors'

Nice to Have

• Bilingual (French and English)
• Adaptation to standard, client change management process