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We understand the world of business has become more complex, layered, and interdependent because we’re enabling the IT infrastructure for that transformation. Our clients are some of the most innovative and forward-thinking companies in the world and we help keep their businesses thriving. With nearly 50 years of experience, we optimize and modernize IT infrastructure by amplifying the power of mainframes and mid-range servers with the agility of cloud. Check us out at www.ensono.com.\nThe Mainframe Systems Programmer - RACF Security Administration is responsible for the administration, maintenance, support, and enhancement of IBM z/OS security environments with a strong focus on RACF (Resource Access Control Facility). This role ensures the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of enterprise mainframe systems while supporting compliance, audit, and operational requirements. As well as Digital Certificate renewals and creation.\nPosition Summary\nThis career-level position provides technical support and administration for enterprise mainframe security infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience with RACF administration, z/OS system security, user provisioning, access controls, auditing, digital certificates and compliance standards. The role requires collaboration with infrastructure teams, auditors, application support, and business stakeholders to maintain a secure and stable mainframe environment.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nAdminister and maintain RACF security definitions, user IDs, groups, datasets, and resource profiles.\nImplement and manage access controls for z/OS systems, applications, datasets, and subsystems.\nMonitor RACF system logs, SMF records, and security events for compliance and incident response.\nSupport security audits and ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.\nAnalyze and resolve RACF-related incidents, access issues, and security vulnerabilities.\nCollaborate with application teams to implement secure access solutions and role-based access controls.\nDevelop and maintain operational procedures, standards, and technical documentation.\nSupport system upgrades, migrations, and implementation of new security features.\nWork closely with system programmers, auditors, and cybersecurity teams to strengthen enterprise security posture.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n3-7 years of experience supporting IBM z/OS mainframe environments.\nHands-on experience administering RACF security in enterprise environments.\nStrong understanding of z/OS security architecture and mainframe operations.\nExperience with TSO/ISPF, JCL, SDSF, and IBM utilities.\nKnowledge of SMF records, security reporting, and audit compliance processes.\nExperience troubleshooting security access issues and implementing corrective actions within client scope.\nUnderstanding of change management, incident management, and operational support procedures.\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with zSecure, native RACF commands and Digital Certificates.\nKnowledge of CICS, DB2, IMS, MQ, and other mainframe subsystems.\nExperience with automation and scripting in z/OS environments.\nIBM Mainframe or RACF-related certifications are a plus.\n\nCategory | Skills\nOperating Systems | IBM z/OS\nSecurity | RACF, zSecure, SMF, Audit Controls\nMainframe Tools | TSO/ISPF, SDSF, JCL\nSubsystems | CICS, DB2, IMS, MQ\nProcesses | Access Management, Incident Response, Compliance Audits, Digital Certificates\nDocumentation | Technical Procedures, Security Standards\n\nWork Environment\nThis position operates in a highly regulated enterprise IT environment supporting mission-critical mainframe systems. Participation in weekend maintenance windows and after-hours support activities is required. This is a position based on US client hours EST.\nEqual Opportunity Statement\nThe organization is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.\nShift Timing- 1:30 PM to 10:30 PM\nWe are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to caste, colour, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, HIV status, or any other status protected by law. 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