IAM Security Admin – Mainframe RACF & Access Controls

Bank of America; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary incentive eligible

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Bank of America is seeking a Global Information Security IAM professional in Chicago to administer RACF profiles, enforce IAM policies, and support on-call incidents in a fast-paced global environment.

You will collaborate with audit teams, support mainframe upgrades, and help automate security processes using z/OS tools, JCL, and ServiceNow. The role offers a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits and in-office culture with role-specific flexibility.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in mainframe security administration/engineering in a RACF environment.
• 3+ years of relevant IAM experience.
• Working knowledge of the z/OS mainframe environment.
• Experience with zSecure/Vanguard, TSO/ISPF, JCL, CARLa/REXX, USS Security, Excel and ServiceNow.
• Experience using AI for process improvement/automation.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain RACF security profiles for users, groups, datasets and general resources.
• Implement, review, and update RACF rules to align with security policies and compliance requirements.
• Analyze and troubleshoot security incidents and access issues, including 24/7 on-call support on a rotating basis.
• Provide support during mainframe upgrades, migrations, and disaster recovery tests.
• Develop and maintain process and procedural documentation.
• Identify opportunities for process automation or improvement and design/develop/deploy solutions.
• Work closely with internal/external audit and compliance teams to ensure adherence to IAM standards.

Skills

Mainframe security

IAM experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Tools

z/OS

zSecure/Vanguard

TSO/ISPF

JCL

REXX

CARLa

USS Security

Excel

ServiceNow

AI for automation

Job description

Bank of America is seeking a Global Information Security IAM professional in Chicago to administer RACF profiles, enforce IAM policies, and support on-call incidents in a fast-paced global environment.

You will collaborate with audit teams, support mainframe upgrades, and help automate security processes using z/OS tools, JCL, and ServiceNow. The role offers a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits and in-office culture with role-specific flexibility.