Mainframe Programmer (REXX , SAS, Assembler, RACF)

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(REXX , SAS, Assembler, RACF )

Location: Glasgow

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 3 - 6 Months

* Mainframe Security Engineer Primary Responsibilities: - Engineering support of MS Mainframe Security products (RACF, CA-TSS, CA- Auditor, CA-Cleanup, CA-Compliance Manager, CIA, CA-CHORUS, ZSecure suite) and initiatives (Separation of Production and Development environments, Entitlements cleanups, etc.) - Escalation point for MS Mainframe Security outages- Interaction with technology teams such as Systems Programming, DBA, CICS/MQ Support etc. -

* Scheduling/coordination of upgrades/patches- Testing/System check outs of upgrades/patches- Develop technical solutions to business problems based upon security best practices - Develop automation, tooling, reports, utilities, and batch programs

* Troubleshoot and track issue tickets with various vendors- Participate in an on-call rotation for level 3 escalations and monitor mail groups for questions and issues

* Attend weekly mainframe turnover planning meetings

* Coordinate with Security Management team to review security proposals and assess technical feasibility Skills required (essential): Advanced knowledge of IBM -RACF or CA-TSS mainframe security software internals, configuration, etc.

* Experience with z/OS utilities and facilities (such as: ISPF, TSO, SDSF, JES) - Experience with distributed technology (such as: UNIX, USS file systems, structure)- In-depth knowledge of Kerberos and SSL, SSH. - Experience with database technology (such as: Sybase, DB2, SQL)

* Experience with middleware (such as: MQ Series, etc.) - Systems Programming skills (such as: SMP, SYS1 datasets, assembler language programming)

* Ability to program in at least one command Mainframe batch and reporting language (such as: JCL, REXX, CLIST, ISPF, SAS) - Knowledge of PKI and experience working with the implementation and support of digital certificates

* Understanding of security concepts and technologies - Capable of working independently with limited oversight

* Good project planning, organization, and time management skills - MS Office business application experience (Excel, Word, Access, Power Point)

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Ability to multi-task - Must be a team player and foster a team first environment and culture Skills

* Knowledge of PERL, shell scripting, OpenSSL, SSH.

* Knowledge of CA -Top Secret Security mainframe security software internals, configuration, etc .

* Experience in Financial Services- Good understanding of information security policies and practices- Project and People Management skills

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