Mainframe Security Engineer

IntePros

$110K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10+ years of zSecure Audit experience, including CARLa programming.
  • Strong experience with Broadcom ACF2 and/or Top Secret (TSS).
  • Hands-on experience leveraging z/OS RACF STIGs for security hardening.
  • Strong knowledge of Mainframe REXX, IBM SYNCSORT, and ICETOOL.
  • Experience with mainframe security vulnerability management.
  • Strong communication, documentation, and client-facing skills.
  • Bachelor's degree or 15+ years of Mainframe Security experience.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a subject matter expert in z/OS Mainframe Security, including ACF2, TSS, and RACF.
  • Support vulnerability management initiatives, security hardening, and vulnerability remediation.
  • Apply z/OS STIGs and security controls to mainframe environments.
  • Perform detailed data analysis and asset modeling to support security projects.
  • Provide guidance on security standards and hardening requirements.
  • Interface directly with client teams to provide training and day-to-day support for vulnerability and utility tools.
  • Develop and maintain project documentation and communicate between mainframe engineering and information security teams.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with mainframe engineering and information security teams.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
  • Training and mentorship through client team interfaces.
  • Engagement with critical security hardening and remediation projects.
Full Job Description
Mainframe Security Engineer

Location: Pittsburgh, PA or Lake Mary, FL

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Security Engineer to provide day-to-day tactical support for vulnerability management and z/OS security initiatives. This role will serve as a subject matter expert across ACF2, TSS, and RACF, supporting security hardening, vulnerability remediation, asset modeling, project documentation, and collaboration between mainframe engineering and information security teams.

Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in z/OS Mainframe Security, including ACF2, TSS, and RACF.
  • Support vulnerability management initiatives, security hardening, and vulnerability remediation.
  • Apply z/OS STIGs and security controls to mainframe environments.
  • Perform detailed data analysis and asset modeling to support security projects.
  • Provide guidance on security standards and hardening requirements.
  • Interface directly with client teams to provide training and day-to-day support for vulnerability and utility tools.
  • Develop and maintain project documentation and communicate between mainframe engineering and information security teams.
Required Qualifications
  • 7-10+ years of zSecure Audit experience, including CARLa programming.
  • Strong experience with Broadcom ACF2 and/or Top Secret (TSS).
  • Hands-on experience leveraging z/OS RACF STIGs for security hardening.
  • Strong knowledge of Mainframe REXX, IBM SYNCSORT, and ICETOOL.
  • Experience with mainframe security vulnerability management.
  • Strong communication, documentation, and client-facing skills.
  • Bachelor's degree or 15+ years of Mainframe Security experience.
Preferred Qualifications
  • z/OS security consulting or penetration testing experience.
  • 10+ years of ACF2 or TSS experience.
  • Experience with JIRA, Confluence, and SharePoint.


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