Link Technologies
Mainframe Top Secret Security Administrator
Link Technologies, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Link Technologies (LinkTechConsulting.com), a Las Vegas-based IT consulting firm, is currently seeking a Mainframe Top Secret Security Administrator to join our team.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of eight (8) years of hands-on experience with TSS (Top Secret Security). Minimum of five (5) years of hands-on experience with z/OS Administration. Minimum of five (5) years of experience with JES2, z/OS Unix System Services (OMVS), Storage Management Subsystem (SMS). Minimum of three (3) years of experience with TLS configuration (certificates, SSL – RSA Keys, SFTP, FTPS).
PREFERRED
Minimum of three (3) years of experience with the following:
REXX performance monitoring to include initial analysis of performance issues Informatica Power Exchange Administration Working knowledge for each of the following:
z/OS Operation z/OS Networking – VTAM (Virtual Telecommunications Access Method), TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) z/OS-centric automated job scheduling and management software (JOBTRAC) Terminal Emulator Software (BLUEZONE) VTAM Session Manager Software (VTAM/SWITCH) SMP/E (System Modification Program/Extended) RMF (Resource Measurement Facility) SMF (System Management Facility)WLM (Workload Management) JCL (Job Control Language) GRS (Global Resource Serialization) VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method) TSO (Time Sharing Option)
RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as a subject-matter expert in Mainframe Top Secret Security Administration to maintain data security and regulatory compliance.
Highly advanced (senior-level) systems administration in support of agency mainframe applications and supporting infrastructure; and coordinate day-to-day system administration functions such as mainframe configuration, break/fix system support, and base user account creation/support.
Strong and proven hands-on experience in Mainframe Top Secret Security Administration and z/OS Administration.
Expertise in certificate renewals and access control within mainframe environments as well as a strong understanding of security compliance, audit practices, and risk mitigation.
Routine system administration functions to include security administration support, performance monitoring, security monitoring, and system maintenance.
Work includes supporting data entry and control work processes, overseeing and coordinating mainframe operations in the State’s Consolidated Data Center Services and working with the Network Administration, Customer Support, and Applications Development and Support teams to provide support necessary for day-to-day mainframe operations.
Experience with Informatica Power Exchange Administration for Change Data Capture processing using mainframe data sources and targets (i.e., IMS and VSAM) a plus.
Apply expert knowledge and experience as a Mainframe Top Secret Security Administrator to support both the needs of the Legacy Systems as well as those for the Mainframe Transformation Team.
Provide primary support as the subject matter expert for z/OS operating systems and system components; provide direct technical support as needed in the planning, implementation and testing of releases, upgrades, or changes to z/OS operating system, network, and component software.
Provide end user support for assigned Independent Software Vendor products such as BlueZone.
Diagnose platform, software, and related product issues and follow up with root cause analysis.
Assist with maintaining and providing technical support for Mainframe Production Control and Support Jobs and monthly Mainframe Job Scheduler.
Link Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors protected by law.
Minimum of eight (8) years of hands-on experience with TSS (Top Secret Security). Minimum of five (5) years of hands-on experience with z/OS Administration. Minimum of five (5) years of experience with JES2, z/OS Unix System Services (OMVS), Storage Management Subsystem (SMS). Minimum of three (3) years of experience with TLS configuration (certificates, SSL – RSA Keys, SFTP, FTPS).
PREFERRED
Minimum of three (3) years of experience with the following:
REXX performance monitoring to include initial analysis of performance issues Informatica Power Exchange Administration Working knowledge for each of the following:
z/OS Operation z/OS Networking – VTAM (Virtual Telecommunications Access Method), TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) z/OS-centric automated job scheduling and management software (JOBTRAC) Terminal Emulator Software (BLUEZONE) VTAM Session Manager Software (VTAM/SWITCH) SMP/E (System Modification Program/Extended) RMF (Resource Measurement Facility) SMF (System Management Facility)WLM (Workload Management) JCL (Job Control Language) GRS (Global Resource Serialization) VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method) TSO (Time Sharing Option)
RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as a subject-matter expert in Mainframe Top Secret Security Administration to maintain data security and regulatory compliance.
Highly advanced (senior-level) systems administration in support of agency mainframe applications and supporting infrastructure; and coordinate day-to-day system administration functions such as mainframe configuration, break/fix system support, and base user account creation/support.
Strong and proven hands-on experience in Mainframe Top Secret Security Administration and z/OS Administration.
Expertise in certificate renewals and access control within mainframe environments as well as a strong understanding of security compliance, audit practices, and risk mitigation.
Routine system administration functions to include security administration support, performance monitoring, security monitoring, and system maintenance.
Work includes supporting data entry and control work processes, overseeing and coordinating mainframe operations in the State’s Consolidated Data Center Services and working with the Network Administration, Customer Support, and Applications Development and Support teams to provide support necessary for day-to-day mainframe operations.
Experience with Informatica Power Exchange Administration for Change Data Capture processing using mainframe data sources and targets (i.e., IMS and VSAM) a plus.
Apply expert knowledge and experience as a Mainframe Top Secret Security Administrator to support both the needs of the Legacy Systems as well as those for the Mainframe Transformation Team.
Provide primary support as the subject matter expert for z/OS operating systems and system components; provide direct technical support as needed in the planning, implementation and testing of releases, upgrades, or changes to z/OS operating system, network, and component software.
Provide end user support for assigned Independent Software Vendor products such as BlueZone.
Diagnose platform, software, and related product issues and follow up with root cause analysis.
Assist with maintaining and providing technical support for Mainframe Production Control and Support Jobs and monthly Mainframe Job Scheduler.
Link Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors protected by law.