Senior Security Analyst- Mainframe with Top Secret

N-Tier Solutions is presently recruiting for a Senior Security Analyst - Mainframe within IT Operations & Support Dept for a Contract to Hire position with one of our direct clients, a Fortune 10 Insurance Company in Livingston, NJ.


Responsible for the set up and maintenance of CA’s Top-Secret security software on multiple Z/OS mainframe systems. Responsibilities: Related responsibilities typically include the following, but may not be limited to:
•Monitors and maintains the security databases for all environments for all systems.
•Maintains automated processes for security reports.
•Prepares ad hoc reports.
•Monitors adherence to security standards.
•Defines and implements security requirements for new applications and upgrades.
•Executes problem determination and resolution.
•Assists in creating and implementing security standards, policy and guidelines.
•Through daily interaction, educates users in security principles, policy and practices.
•Processes authorized changes to machine log-on ID’s and security software.
•Create and delete user Ids; create and modify uid strings, etc.
•Administers password access.
•Implements interfaces with OEM (non-IBM) products.
•Reviews database and recommends and implements changes to improve the security product and service.
•Analyzes client needs and implements problem resolution.
•Participates in audit activities.
•Work scheduled includes rotating off hour on-call and weekend support.
Skills/Experience Required
•Excellent knowledge of CA’s Top Secret security product.
•Strong knowledge of mainframe Unix Systems service required
•Excellent TSO, JCL, IBM UTILITIES, JES2, and ISPF a MUST
•Strong knowledge of SDSF, CICS, DB2, MVS, SAS
•Experience with SAP environment desired
•Excellent team player and has the ability to work independently in a fast paced environment
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Self starter, detailed oriented and ability to multi task
•Excellent analytical skills, problem solving skills
•Knowledge of IBM’s RACF security product a plus
•REXX, CLIST and or SAS programming skills a plus

 

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