Mainframe Security Architect: MQ & Top Secret Expert

Blue Pearl; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Remote Jobs is seeking a highly experienced Mainframe Security Specialist to support a short-term, high-impact engagement for a South African financial services client. The role centers on remediating MQ security findings on z/OS mainframes, implementing robust access controls and security patterns ahead of a strict deadline.

The candidate will bring deep expertise in mainframe security, MQ environments, and Broadcom Top Secret, collaborating with senior engineers and SMEs to ensure

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in mainframe environments.
• Experience in financial services or highly regulated sectors preferred.
• Proven track record in mainframe security and MQ environments.
• Certified in mainframe technologies or security is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead remediation of MQ security vulnerabilities within a mainframe environment.
• Design and implement secure access control frameworks using Broadcom Top Secret.
• Document security patterns and controls for batch systems, CICS, and user access.
• Collaborate with mainframe and MQ engineers to ensure best-practice security.
• Provide input on mainframe security architecture and governance.
• Ensure remediation activities meet audit timelines before the September deadline.
• Produce clear documentation of configurations, standards, and patterns.

Skills

MQ on Mainframe (z/OS)

Broadcom Top Secret

Mainframe security architecture

DevOps in mainframe

CICS security

Batch job security controls

User authentication and authorization

Third-party tool security integration

Audit remediation and compliance

Security patterns and controls

Tools

Broadcom Top Secret

Job description

Remote Jobs is seeking a highly experienced Mainframe Security Specialist to support a short-term, high-impact engagement for a South African financial services client. The role centers on remediating MQ security findings on z/OS mainframes, implementing robust access controls and security patterns ahead of a strict deadline.

The candidate will bring deep expertise in mainframe security, MQ environments, and Broadcom Top Secret, collaborating with senior engineers and SMEs to ensure