Security Specialist

Base One Technologies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in New York seeks a skilled security administrator to utilize ACF2 for access control and develop security profiles. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, and a deep understanding of information security policies. Responsibilities include managing user access and documenting security procedures. This role fosters professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 10+ years of experience in a relevant technical field.
• Experience in security administration and compliance.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks and policies.

Responsibilities

• Develop access to various datasets and databases.
• Modify and maintain user groups and access rights.
• Document product usage and procedures.

Skills

Experience using ACF2 to develop/create security profiles

Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving

Excellent communication skills

Strong troubleshooting experience

In-depth understanding of information security policies

Experience with z/OS and related tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field

Tools

ACF2

COBOL

JCL

RACF

LDAP

Job description

Responsibilities

• Utilizing ACF2 control access to TSO (ISPF), application data, and system files including JCL libraries, program libraries, etc.
• Develop and update ACF2 rules based on submitted authorization from end user agency security officers.
• Develop access to sequential datasets, DB2 databases, IMS databases and transactions, LDAP, the CA-Scheduler and systems services (e.g. JES2).
• Modify and maintain groups to which new users are added or removed.
• Test security product upgrades.
• Document and update product usage and procedures.
• Installation of certificates; end-user re-certifications; password rests; review of access violations; generate reports detailing user access; rules libraries backup and restore; ongoing product education; conforming to industry standards for product use.

Preferred Skills

• Experience using ACF2 to develop/create security profiles, establish user-IDs, and reset passwords
• Experience with Top Secret or RACF
• In-depth understanding of information security policies, practices, regulatory, and industry compliance issues
• Experience in responding to audit and investigatory requests securely, promptly, and accurately
• Experience maintaining SSL certificates
• Understanding and knowledge of role-based security models and enterprise-wide security administration
• Experience working with z/OS, JES2, SMPIE, TSO, IOF, JCL, IOCPIHCD
• Experience using monitoring tools such as TMON, Mainview, OMEGAMON
• Experience with COBOL, REXX, JCL, PROCS, and CTLCARDS
• Experience with IMS and 0B2
• Familiarity with file transfer protocols such as FTPS and Connect:Direct
• Experience with Rational Tools (ClearQuest and ClearCase)
• Knowledge of CA Scheduler, Workload Automation dSeries, or similar tools
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft PeopleTools
• Strong troubleshooting experience in a production environment
• Hands-on experience with enterprise-wide projects in large-scale financial/government environments
• Strong understanding of standard SDLC methodologies
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written), interpersonal skills, and organizational skills
• Ability to adapt to changing workloads and evolving security requirements
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving for troubleshooting security and system issues.

Education

A bachelor' s degree or 10 + years of experience in a relevant technical field is required.