Security Specialist

Security Specialist

New York, NY- Hybrid Role

9 Months+

Pay Rate : $60-70 / hour on

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In-Person Interview Required

The major company has a vacancy for an Security Specialist reporting to the Application Security Manager. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience with CA s mainframe security software, ACF2 or Top Secret or RACF.

Substitute experience may include mainframe environments (z / OS, JES2, SMP / E, TSO, IOF, JCL, IOCP / HCD), monitoring tools (TMON, Mainview, OMEGAMON), development and automation (COBOL, REXX, JCL, PROCS, CTLCARDS), and database systems (IMS, DB2).

Responsibilities include :

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.