Security Specialist (Mainframe / ACF2 / RACF)

Immediate long term contract opportunity for Security Specialist with direct client in New York, NY. Trigyn’s direct client is looking for a Security Specialist for a contract assignment in New York, NY (Hybrid). The particulars of the position are as follows. Description: The client is looking for 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. TRIGYN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER About Trigyn: Trigyn is an IT Services Company that has been in business for 30 years with more than 1,500 resources deployed today. Trigyn is ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001:2013 (ISMS) and CMMI Level 5 Certified. Trigyn is an E-Verify® Employer.