ONsite_Mainframe Security Project Manager_Phoenix AZ

Oorwin Labs

$120K — $145K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10-12 years of relevant experience
  • 6-9+ years of hands-on RACF for z/OS experience
  • Strong background in program/project management
  • In-depth knowledge of mainframe security architecture
  • Experience with zSecure/Compliance Manager tools
  • Familiarity with MFA, digital certificates, and encryption
  • Understanding of database technologies such as DB2, SQL, MS SQL, and PostgreSQL

Responsibilities

  • Support RACF Security Architecture with technical solutions and testing
  • Assess feasibility of security proposals and solutions
  • Coordinate with development, security, systems, DBA, IMS, MQ, business and audit teams
  • Manage security initiatives like Role-Based Security and Privileged Access
  • Drive metrics, controls, SOPs, and compliance plans for RACF Directory Services
  • Prepare status reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership
  • Manage project dependencies, resource allocations, and planning activities

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a specialized mainframe security role
  • Engagement with complex, interdependent projects
  • Collaboration across multiple teams including application development and audit
  • Development of critical security metrics and compliance plans
  • Access to advanced project management tools and methodologies
Full Job Description
Overview:

Location: Phoenix, AZ - Local Candidates Only / No Relocation

Experience: 10-12 Years

Job Summary

Seeking a RACF Mainframe Security Project Manager to manage RACF Directory Services (RDS) initiatives involving mainframe security tooling, project execution, automation, compliance, and security engineering. The ideal candidate will combine strong RACF/z/OS technical knowledge with proven program/project management experience.

Mandatory Skills

RACF for z/OS - 6-9+ years

Mainframe Security / RACF Directory Services

Strong Program / Project Management experience

z/OS utilities: TSO, ISPF, SDSF

Mainframe infrastructure and security architecture

zSecure / Compliance Manager

Mainframe security monitoring, automation & reporting

MFA / Multifactor Authentication

Digital Certificates & Encryption

Understanding of DB2 / SQL / MS SQL / PostgreSQL

Experience managing complex, interdependent programs/projects

Key Responsibilities

Support RACF Security Architecture & Engineering with technical solutions and testing.

Assess technical feasibility of security proposals and solutions.

Coordinate with Application Development, Security, Systems Programming, DBA, IMS, MQ, Business and Audit teams.

Manage mainframe security initiatives including:

Role-Based Security

Privileged Access

Sensitive Data Protection

Security Automation

Drive RACF Directory Services metrics, controls, SOPs and compliance plans.

Prepare program status reports, dashboards and leadership presentations.

Manage project dependencies, WBS, resource allocation, Sprint & PI Planning.

Coordinate with Mainframe Project Managers on security initiatives.

Desired Skills

Project planning, organization and time management

Roadmaps and Gantt Charts

MS Office: Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint

SDLC / Agile

JIRA / Rally

Confluence / GitHub Pages

Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills

Skills:

MAINFRAME SECURITY,RACF,SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING,RDS

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