Mainframe RACF Consultant

Veriipro; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Veriipro is seeking an experienced Mainframe RACF Consultant to strengthen z/OS security across enterprise environments. You will administer RACF, troubleshoot incidents, and manage certificates to maintain compliance.

You will work with CICS, MQ, WebSphere, and UNIX System Services, and contribute to automation using REXX, CARLa, Assembler, SAS, or SQL. Strong problem-solving and independent work are essential.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of experience in Mainframe Security/RACF.
• Hands-on RACF administration and technical support.
• Strong understanding of z/OS security in enterprise mainframe environments.
• Hands-on experience with RACF Certificate Management.
• Solid troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer RACF on z/OS and provide technical support.
• Troubleshoot and resolve RACF security incidents and complex issues.
• Manage RACF certificates, including configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Support RACF security across CICS, MQ, WebSphere, IP networks, and UNIX System Services.
• Develop or maintain automation/scripts using REXX, CARLa, Assembler, SAS, or SQL.
• Work with complex environments to identify root causes and implement solutions.
• Maintain security documentation and provide guidance to teams.
• Use Microsoft Excel for analysis, reporting, and security-related activities.

Skills

Mainframe RACF

Mainframe Security

RACF Certificate Management

RACF Administration

Security troubleshooting

Tools

Venafi

zSecure

Linux

NetAccess

RRSF

ICSF

CICS/MQ/WebSphere security

UNIX System Services security

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe RACF Consultant with strong expertise in RACF on z/OS, Mainframe Security, and Certificate Management. The consultant will be responsible for RACF administration, technical support, incident resolution, security troubleshooting, and certificate management within enterprise mainframe environments.

Must-Have Skills

• Mainframe RACF / RACF on z/OS
• Mainframe Security
• RACF Certificate Management
• RACF Administration and Technical Support
• Security troubleshooting and incident resolution

Good-to-Have Skills

• Venafi
• IAM (Identity and Access Management)
• zSecure
• Linux
• IP Networks / NetAccess
• RACF Remote Sharing Facility (RRSF)
• Integrated Cryptographic Service Facility (ICSF)
• RACF security for CICS, MQ, and WebSphere
• RACF security for UNIX System Services

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and provide technical support for RACF on z/OS.
• Troubleshoot and resolve RACF security incidents and complex technical issues.
• Manage RACF certificates, including certificate configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Support RACF security across CICS, MQ, WebSphere, IP networks, and UNIX System Services.
• Work with IC…? as required.
• Support IAM-related security solutions and enterprise access management.
• Analyze and troubleshoot mainframe security and network access issues.
• Develop or maintain automation/scripts using REXX, CARLa, Assembler, SAS, or SQL.
• Work with complex and unfamiliar technical environments to identify root causes and implement solutions.
• Maintain security documentation and provide technical guidance to application and infrastructure teams.
• Use Microsoft Excel for analysis, reporting, and security-related activities.

Required Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of experience in Mainframe Security/RACF.
• Strong hands‑on experience with RACF administration and technical support.
• Strong understanding of z/OS security and enterprise mainframe environments.
• Hands‑on experience with RACF Certificate Management.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with complex technical environments.
• Experience with one or more of REXX, CARLa, Assembler, SAS, or SQL.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.