Security Engineer - IBM Mainframe Z Series / RACF

JR France; Les Ulis; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading company is seeking an Operational Security Officer to enhance its IBM Mainframe Z Series security posture. The successful candidate will identify vulnerabilities, implement security policies, and provide guidance across teams. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and extensive knowledge of Mainframe security tools and practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or Cybersecurity required.
• Experience in IT security operations for IBM Mainframe Z Series necessary.
• Knowledge of security protocols and technologies specific to IBM Mainframe Z Series.

Responsabilités

• Conduct regular security assessments of IBM Mainframe Z Series infrastructure.
• Implement and maintain security policies specific to IBM Mainframe Z Series.
• Coordinate security incident response with relevant parties.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Cybersecurity certifications

Outils

RACF

zSecure

Syslog

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Posted:

11.06.2025

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26.07.2025

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Job Description:

Role Description:

As an Operational Security Officer for IBM Mainframe Z Series, your primary role is to maintain and improve the overall security posture of the organization's IT infrastructure that is based on IBM Mainframe Z Series technology.

You will work closely with the security team and other stakeholders to identify potential security risks and develop effective remediation strategies specific to IBM Mainframe Z Series architecture.

Your role's key responsibilities are:

• Conduct regular security assessments of our IBM Mainframe Z Series infrastructure and identify potential vulnerabilities that need to be addressed.
• Implement and maintain IBM Mainframe Z Series security policies, procedures, and standards in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Performs periodic detailed assessments of the operating system and infrastructure components' security configuration to identify security vulnerabilities and provides remediation alternatives.
• Coordinate security incident response and investigation with the relevant parties in IBM Mainframe Z Series area.
• Provide IBM Mainframe Z Series-specific security guidance and support to other teams in the organization.
• Implement IBM Mainframe Z Series-specific security controls for new systems and projects.
• Contribute to IBM Mainframe Z Series-specific security awareness training for employees and contractors.
• Identify potential security threats for IBM Mainframe Z Series systems and proactively recommend and take necessary actions to mitigate those risks.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest IBM Mainframe Z Series-specific security threats and trends and recommend new technical, administrative, or process changes to improve security posture.

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Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in IT security operations, specifically related to IBM Mainframe Z Series.
• Experience with IBM Mainframe-specific security tools and technologies, such as RACF, zSecure, Syslog, CARLA, ICSF, etc.
• Knowledge of IBM Mainframe Z Series-specific security standards and frameworks such as z/OS Security, RACF, zSecure, etc.
• Experience with building out RACF reports in zSecure to support database authenticity.
• Experience with onboarding and decommissioning applications into RACF structures.
• Extensive knowledge of SSO, Active Directory (AD), LDAP, public key infrastructure (PKI), privileged accounts, integration of application program interface (API), implementation and support of digital certificates, Kerberos, SSL, SSH.
• USS experience is highly desired.
• Understanding of IBM Mainframe Z Series-specific network protocols, operating systems, and virtualization technologies
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for IBM Mainframe Z Series.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in providing advice, recommendations, or technical support in IBM Mainframe Z Series security.
• Relevant security certifications related to IBM Mainframe Z Series such as IBM Certified Administrator - Security z/OS, IBM Certified Specialist - z Security Technical Sales, etc., would be a plus.