Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. MindMerge Tech is a company focused on security solutions in the banking industry, and they are seeking a RACF Architect. The role involves analyzing and restructuring RACF databases, implementing security controls, and aligning RACF with z/OS system configurations.
Responsibilities
- RACF database analysis, restructuring, and cleanup
- User ID, group, and role rationalization
- Dataset, general resource, and subsystem profile remediation
- Implementation of least-privilege access controls
- Elimination of orphaned and excessive access
- Standardization of security naming conventions and models
- Alignment of RACF controls with z/OS system configurations
- Implementation of enhanced auditing, SMF logging, and monitoring controls
- Support for audit findings and regulatory remediation
Skills
- 15+ years of z/OS security experience with progressive leadership responsibilities
- Demonstrated track record architecting security solutions for large-scale enterprises
- Experience presenting to and advising executive leadership and board committees
- Architect-level mastery of RACF / ESM security design, implementation, and governance
- Expert knowledge of advanced USS security architecture (UIDs, GIDs, OMVS, POSIX, superuser controls)
- Expert knowledge of FACILITY, UNIXPRIV, STARTED, CSFSERV, CRYPTOZ classes and their strategic application
- Expert knowledge of zFS/HFS architecture, mount security, enterprise auditing and SIEM integration
- Expert knowledge of multi-LPAR, Sysplex, and cross-platform security architecture
- Extensive experience with security architecture frameworks (SABSA, TOGAF, NIST CSF)
- Extensive experience with enterprise risk management and security governance
- Extensive experience with regulatory compliance architecture (SOX, PCI-DSS, GDPR, industry-specific regulations)
- Industry certifications preferred: CISSP, CISM, IBM Certified z/OS Security Expert
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