Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT)
Mainframe Security Manager - Resource Access Control Facility (RACF) (PSA, Opt.
Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Position Overview
The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) invites qualified candidates to apply for the Mainframe Security Manager – Resource Access Control Facility (RACF). The role oversees RACF administration and maintenance across mainframe environments, conducts in‑depth studies involving substantial technical research and systems analysis, and produces audit reports for auditors using RACF utilities including z/OS Audit and CARLa report writing. The administrator remains abreast of new developments in the information technology field through continuing education and serves as a working supervisor. Essential Functions
Serve as the Mainframe Security Manager – RACF for DoIT, overseeing RACF administration and maintenance across mainframe environments. Conduct and coordinate in‑depth studies involving substantial technical research and systems analysis related to RACF security. Develop, write, implement, and interpret policies, procedures, standards, and methodologies for the project team to ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and best practices. Establish, maintain, and manage documented processes ensuring appropriate security control over mainframe user access. Serve as a working supervisor and keep abreast of new developments in the information technology field by continuing education. Perform other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the above responsibilities. Minimum Qualifications
Four (4) years of college coursework in management information systems, data processing, telecommunications or a directly related information technology field. Three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in management information systems, data processing, or telecommunications in a public or business organization. Specialized Skills
Three (3) years of professional hardware administration experience administering IBM RACF or comparable mainframe security software, including configuring and maintaining user and group security profiles, access rights, and permissions within a z/OS environment. Three (3) years of professional hardware administration experience developing, interpreting, and implementing mainframe security policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and best practices. Three (3) years of experience monitoring, managing, and fulfilling IT infrastructure ticket queues, prioritizing time‑sensitive requests, escalating critical issues, and ensuring service‑level agreements (SLAs) are met. Preferred Qualifications
Three (3) years of professional experience conducting technical research and systems analysis to develop IT security solutions, including preparing detailed recommendations, analysis documents, and status reports for RACF or similar systems. Three (3) years of professional experience performing advanced diagnostics and resolving complex RACF security incidents, including unauthorized access attempts and critical system issues, while serving in an on‑call or incident response capacity. Three (3) years of professional experience using audit and reporting tools such as CARLa, zSecure Audit, and z/OS utilities to generate audit reports, validate security configurations, and respond to internal or external audit requests. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex technical security concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders, including collaborating with agency customers, auditors, and internal teams. Conditions of Employment
Verify identity and self‑disclosure of criminal history. Employment authorization to accept permanent full‑time position with State of Illinois. Pass a position‑specific, agency‑required background check. Ability to travel in performance of duties. Work outside of normal hours to meet deadlines and serve in an on‑call capacity. Work overtime, including scheduled, unscheduled, short‑notice, evening, weekends, and holidays. Use agency‑supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone, etc. Lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds (light work as defined by U.S. Department of Labor). These conditions are incorporated and/or related to duties included in the position description. Location & Contact
Work Hours: 8:30 am–5:00 pm, Monday–Friday Location: 555 W Monroe St, Chicago, Illinois, 60661 Agency Contact: Elizabeth Bridges Email: elizabeth.bridges@illinois.gov To apply, use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting. State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees. Non‑state employees should log in on Illinois.jobs2web.com. For questions about how to apply, please see the internal candidate application job aid or the application procedures on the Illinois.jobs2web.com website.
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The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) invites qualified candidates to apply for the Mainframe Security Manager – Resource Access Control Facility (RACF). The role oversees RACF administration and maintenance across mainframe environments, conducts in‑depth studies involving substantial technical research and systems analysis, and produces audit reports for auditors using RACF utilities including z/OS Audit and CARLa report writing. The administrator remains abreast of new developments in the information technology field through continuing education and serves as a working supervisor. Essential Functions
Serve as the Mainframe Security Manager – RACF for DoIT, overseeing RACF administration and maintenance across mainframe environments. Conduct and coordinate in‑depth studies involving substantial technical research and systems analysis related to RACF security. Develop, write, implement, and interpret policies, procedures, standards, and methodologies for the project team to ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and best practices. Establish, maintain, and manage documented processes ensuring appropriate security control over mainframe user access. Serve as a working supervisor and keep abreast of new developments in the information technology field by continuing education. Perform other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the above responsibilities. Minimum Qualifications
Four (4) years of college coursework in management information systems, data processing, telecommunications or a directly related information technology field. Three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in management information systems, data processing, or telecommunications in a public or business organization. Specialized Skills
Three (3) years of professional hardware administration experience administering IBM RACF or comparable mainframe security software, including configuring and maintaining user and group security profiles, access rights, and permissions within a z/OS environment. Three (3) years of professional hardware administration experience developing, interpreting, and implementing mainframe security policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and best practices. Three (3) years of experience monitoring, managing, and fulfilling IT infrastructure ticket queues, prioritizing time‑sensitive requests, escalating critical issues, and ensuring service‑level agreements (SLAs) are met. Preferred Qualifications
Three (3) years of professional experience conducting technical research and systems analysis to develop IT security solutions, including preparing detailed recommendations, analysis documents, and status reports for RACF or similar systems. Three (3) years of professional experience performing advanced diagnostics and resolving complex RACF security incidents, including unauthorized access attempts and critical system issues, while serving in an on‑call or incident response capacity. Three (3) years of professional experience using audit and reporting tools such as CARLa, zSecure Audit, and z/OS utilities to generate audit reports, validate security configurations, and respond to internal or external audit requests. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex technical security concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders, including collaborating with agency customers, auditors, and internal teams. Conditions of Employment
Verify identity and self‑disclosure of criminal history. Employment authorization to accept permanent full‑time position with State of Illinois. Pass a position‑specific, agency‑required background check. Ability to travel in performance of duties. Work outside of normal hours to meet deadlines and serve in an on‑call capacity. Work overtime, including scheduled, unscheduled, short‑notice, evening, weekends, and holidays. Use agency‑supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone, etc. Lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds (light work as defined by U.S. Department of Labor). These conditions are incorporated and/or related to duties included in the position description. Location & Contact
Work Hours: 8:30 am–5:00 pm, Monday–Friday Location: 555 W Monroe St, Chicago, Illinois, 60661 Agency Contact: Elizabeth Bridges Email: elizabeth.bridges@illinois.gov To apply, use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting. State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees. Non‑state employees should log in on Illinois.jobs2web.com. For questions about how to apply, please see the internal candidate application job aid or the application procedures on the Illinois.jobs2web.com website.
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