RACF Security Architect - Mainframe IAM & Compliance

247Hire; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

247Hire seeks a skilled RACF security administrator to manage the IBM z/OS RACF environment, including profiles for users, groups, and resources, and to enforce least-privilege access. You will configure security settings and support audits in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Experience with IBM zSecure, RACF, SETROPTS, and IAM concepts is essential, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills for Tier 3 support and incident resolution.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on RACF administration in IBM z/OS environments.
• Strong experience with IBM zSecure administration and reporting.
• Deep understanding of RACF User, Group, Resource, Dataset, CICS, and DB2 security administration.
• Experience configuring and maintaining RACF SETROPTS.
• Knowledge of IAM concepts including user provisioning and least-privilege access.
• Proficiency with TSO, ISPF, JCL, and familiarity with REXX scripting.
• Experience supporting compliance and audit activities in mainframe security.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication across technical and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain RACF security environment in IBM z/OS.
• Create, modify, and maintain RACF profiles for users, groups, resources, datasets, CICS, and DB2.
• Configure SETROPTS and other RACF settings to meet policies.
• Manage user provisioning/deprovisioning and enforce least privilege.
• Review and process access requests per security policies and compliance.
• Use IBM zSecure for security reporting, auditing, and access reviews.
• Provide Tier 3 support for RACF incidents, service requests, and production issues.
• Troubleshoot RACF security and authorization issues.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, audit, and compliance teams to implement secure access controls.
• Participate in security audits, assessments, and remediation activities.
• Maintain documentation for security procedures and operational processes.
• Support access management workflows through ServiceNow or other ITSM platforms.
• Recommend security improvements and automation where appropriate.

Skills

RACF administration

IBM zSecure

IAM concepts

TSO / ISPF / JCL

REXX scripting

Audit & compliance

Security incident response

Communication

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

247Hire seeks a skilled RACF security administrator to manage the IBM z/OS RACF environment, including profiles for users, groups, and resources, and to enforce least-privilege access. You will configure security settings and support audits in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Experience with IBM zSecure, RACF, SETROPTS, and IAM concepts is essential, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills for Tier 3 support and incident resolution.