Mainframe Security Engineer

Alert IT Solutions•Springfield, MO

2d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Security Engineer with strong expertise in securing mainframe‑based payroll systems. This role is responsible for safeguarding sensitive payroll data, enforcing security controls, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting secure development and maintenance of payroll applications using standard mainframe technologies. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of mainframe security frameworks, particularly RACF, combined with hands‑on experience in core mainframe programming and operational environments.

Requirements

Strong expertise in securing mainframe‑based payroll systems.
Deep knowledge of mainframe security frameworks, particularly RACF.
Hands‑on experience in core mainframe programming and operational environments.
Experience with RACF (or equivalent ACF2/Top Secret) security administration, including user access, resource profiles, and permissions.
Knowledge of data security, integrity, and confidentiality principles.
Familiarity with security compliance, organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
Experience securing batch and online payroll processes (JCL jobs, CICS transactions, DB2/IMS data access).
Experience with security audits, risk assessments, and compliance reporting.
Troubleshooting and incident resolution skills for security-related issues.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain mainframe security controls to protect sensitive payroll data.
Administer and manage RACF (or equivalent ACF2/Top Secret) security, including user access, resource profiles, and permissions.
Ensure data security, integrity, and confidentiality across payroll applications, files, databases, and interfaces.
Monitor, audit, and enforce security compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
Support secure development and maintenance of payroll applications using mainframe technologies.
Collaborate with payroll application developers, system administrators, and compliance teams to ensure secure system operations.
Analyze and remediate security vulnerabilities, access violations, and audit findings.
Secure batch and online payroll processes, including JCL jobs, CICS transactions, and DB2/IMS data access.
Review and approve security changes related to payroll system releases, enhancements, and production migrations.
Support internal and external security audits, risk assessments, and compliance reporting.
Troubleshoot and resolve security‑related production incidents affecting payroll processing.