Security Analyst IV - ACF2, TSS, and RACF

Syncreon Consulting • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

The Security Analyst IV provides day-to-day tactical project execution and detailed analysis of data. This mainframe security subject matter expert guides projects, supports asset modeling, and creates project documentation. The role works directly with client staff to provide training and answer day-to-day questions about a home-grown vulnerability tool and other utilities used to manage vulnerabilities.

The analyst contributes to vulnerability management projects involving ACF2, Top Secret (TSS), and RACF; establishes security standards for z/OS hardening, security controls, and vulnerability remediation; and communicates between mainframe engineering and information security teams. The role uses Confluence and Visio.

Requirements

• 7–10 years of zSecure Audit experience.
• Knowledge of mainframe technologies including REXX, IBM SYNC SORT, and ICETOOL.
• Experience with ACF2, Top Secret (TSS), and RACF.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity as it applies to mainframes.

Nice To Haves

• A z/OS security consulting or penetration-testing background.
• Experience leveraging the z/OS RACF STIG in hardening efforts.

Responsibilities

• Execute project work on a day-to-day tactical basis, including detailed analysis of data points.
• Guide projects, support asset modeling, and create project documentation.
• Train client staff and answer day-to-day questions about the organization's vulnerability tool and other vulnerability-management utilities.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on ACF2, Top Secret (TSS), and RACF for vulnerability management projects.
• Determine security standards for z/OS hardening, security controls, and vulnerability remediation.
• Communicate between mainframe engineering teams and information security teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed