Mainframe Cybersecurity Software Engineer (ICB 5)

Broadcom•Plano, TX

22d•$129,400 - $207,000•Onsite

About The Position

Broadcom’s Mainframe Software Division (MSD) is looking for a seasoned Cybersecurity Software Engineer with a hacker’s curiosity and a defender’s discipline, balancing bulletproof system reliability with a smooth user experience. This role is in the Mainframe DevOps value stream, as a software engineer for one of our flagship products, Gen (formerly known as COOL:Gen or CA Gen). Gen is a low-code, model-driven development environment for enterprise applications. Gen enables global enterprises to generate and deploy applications in a single, integrated development environment for multiple platforms. Broadcom has earned scores of global Workplace Excellence awards in the last few years - and there's a reason for that. It’s our aim to encourage global collaboration and innovation while supporting and developing our talented workforce. Broadcom empowers its employees to drive success for both the business and themselves. We value a lean and flat organization, with team members who work in-office, for a more collaborative culture that focuses on execution and delivering value. #BroadcomSoftware

Requirements

Minimum of 12 years of experience in software development.
BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent engineering degree.
Deep expertise and hands-on coding experience in at least two of the following: IBM Assembler, COBOL, PL/I, C, C++, Java, .NET.
Experience with mainframe(z/OS) and distributed environments (Windows, Unix, Linux) and related security best practices.
Understanding of complex microservices, APIs, databases, and Client-Server communication.
Demonstrated experience implementing cybersecurity principles (e.g., cryptography, secure coding practices, access controls) and using industry-standard products like RACF, ACF2, Top Secret, and TLS.
Strong command of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and interlanguage communications (ILC) across hybrid environments.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in deep-dive debugging, including reading system dumps, utilizing advanced diagnostic tools, and executing performance tuning.
Experience executing penetration testing, including triage and remediation.
Thorough understanding of z/OS system components and sub-systems, including z/OS Language Environment (LE), ISPF, CICS, IMS, WebSphere Liberty, and DB2.
Experience working with enterprise middleware and network protocols, such as ECI, TCP/IP or IBM MQ.
Knowledge and related product expertise in any of the following: Python, Typescript, Docker, Kubernetes, Spring Boot, Jakarta, Oracle, Db2, MS SQL Server, ODBC, JDBC, ADO.NET, COM, Windows MFC, Jenkins, Ansible
Working knowledge of Cloud Native Architectures, Containers, .NET, TCP/IP, Tuxedo, WebSphere, Liberty, WebLogic, JBoss (WildFly), InstallAnywhere, Eclipse
Experience developing with or maintaining Gen (formerly known as COOL:Gen or CA Gen).

Responsibilities

Research, develop, and implement high-quality software solutions to maintain and enhance Gen's core product capabilities.
Troubleshoot and fix customer cases that have been escalated to engineering.
Drive technical design to ensure robust security standards, while retaining a simple user experience.
Champion engineering excellence across the Mainframe Software Division, particularly for the DevOps value stream.
Act as a public-facing subject matter expert by authoring technical blogs, webinars, and documentation on security best practices.
Offer thought leadership directly to enterprise customers, helping them navigate complex security standards and advising them on Gen modernization strategies.