Mainframe Security Analyst, ACF2, TSS, RACF

FIS•Jacksonville, FL

2d•$90,040 - $153,070

About The Position

The Senior IT Security Analyst is part of FIS’s Mainframe Security Support team, which administers security for the enterprise mainframe environment. The role protects mainframe systems and information by managing access, maintaining safeguards, and resolving security issues. It supports daily operations, responds to audit findings, and keeps security practices aligned with company requirements. The analyst administers user and automated-process accounts, maintains access permissions, password protections, and digital certificates, and carries out security procedures and changes in accordance with company standards. The role works with users and technical teams to understand needs, resolve requests, explain requirements, communicate security updates, and contribute to risk assessments and response procedures. Participation in an on-call rotation is required to address mainframe security issues outside regular business hours.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or an equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.
Advanced technical knowledge of ACF2, TSS, or RACF; at least one is required.
Proficiency in time management, communication, decision-making, presentation, and organizational skills.
Intermediate decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Intermediate verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences at various organizational levels.
Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees and/or clients.

Nice To Haves

ACF2 experience is preferred.
In-depth knowledge of REXX.
CISSP, CCSP, or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

Administer mainframe accounts for users and automated processes, maintaining access permissions aligned with job responsibilities and security requirements.
Maintain password protections and manage digital certificates used to verify identities and secure mainframe connections.
Maintain security procedures and carry out access requests and security changes in accordance with company standards.
Support audits and address identified security gaps and audit findings.
Work with users to understand access and security needs, resolve questions and requests, and explain requirements to technical and non-technical audiences.
Communicate relevant security updates and contribute to risk assessments and response procedures.
Participate in the on-call rotation and respond to mainframe security issues outside regular business hours.