At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex migrations to enhance mainframe security and ensure seamless integration.
- Company: Join a leading IT company focused on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, health insurance, 401(k), and paid sick leave.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in mainframe security while learning about AI integration.
- Qualifications: Experience with mainframe security tools and a passion for programming.
The predicted salary is between 103 - 103 $ per hour.
Pay Range: CA$102 - CA$103/hour. Employee benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform in-depth analysis of the client's current security environment using TSS or ACF2, identifying potential challenges and creating a detailed migration strategy tailored to the client's requirements.
- Conduct comprehensive security assessments, vulnerability analysis, and compliance checks to identify gaps and potential issues that could arise during migration.
- Develop a project plan with defined phases (Planning, Conversion, Implementation, Cutover) and timelines, ensuring alignment with client objectives and internal best practices.
- Lead and execute complex migrations from TSS or ACF2 to RACF, ensuring minimal downtime and impact on production environments.
- Configure and integrate RACF on z/OS systems, ensuring it aligns with the client's business and security requirements.
- Manage the installation, configuration, and validation of RACF profiles, rules, and access controls to replace the existing TSS or ACF2 setup.
- Utilize IBM tools such as zSecure, and other RACF‑specific utilities to automate the creation of RACF commands and streamline the migration process.
- Provide post‑migration support to address any issues, fine‑tune the configuration, and ensure the new RACF setup operates as expected.
- Conduct training sessions and workshops to upskill client teams on RACF usage, management, and best practices for maintaining a secure z/OS environment.
- Collaborate with system programmers, network engineers, and application owners, to ensure the successful integration of RACF with existing systems and applications.
- Act as a subject matter expert (SME) on RACF, providing guidance and support to clients and internal teams on all aspects of mainframe security.
- Have an interest in AI and be eager to learn how AI can be integrated with RACF to enhance security monitoring and automation.
- Have a foundational knowledge of programming languages such as PL/I, Assembler, REXX, and Java, and be willing to develop these skills further to support mainframe security tasks and automation efforts.
Key Requirements and Technology Experience:
- Skills: Mainframe security administration, RACF, ACF2, CA Top Secret, IBM zSecure, ESM migration – Top Secret / ACF2 to RACF
- 18.00 Years of Experience
Our client is a leading IT Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions.
Mainframe Security Migration Specialist in Toronto employer: Pyramid Consulting, Inc
As a Mainframe Security Migration Specialist at our leading IT company, you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that prioritizes innovation and collaboration. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan, and ample opportunities for professional growth through training and mentorship. Located in a vibrant tech hub, our organization fosters an environment where your expertise in mainframe security can flourish while contributing to meaningful projects that enhance client security.
