Security Specialist

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.

• 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 (Clear Quest and Clear Case)
• Knowledge of CA Scheduler, Workload Automation dSeries, or similar tools
• Familiarity with People Soft People Tools
• 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.

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