Operational Security Officer (IBM Mainframe Z Series)
AXA
BristolParis
Permanent
Full-time
2 months ago
Role Description:As an Operational Security Officer for IBM Mainframe Z Series, your primary role is to maintain and improve the overall security posture of the organization's IT infrastructure that is based on IBM Mainframe Z Series technology.You will work closely with the security team and other stakeholders to identify potential security risks and develop effective remediation strategies specific to IBM Mainframe Z Series architecture.Your role's key responsibilities are:- Conduct regular security assessments of our IBM Mainframe Z Series infrastructure and identify potential vulnerabilities that need to be addressed.- Implement and maintain IBM Mainframe Z Series security policies, procedures, and standards in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.- Performs periodic detailed assessments of the operating system and infrastructure components' security configuration to identify security vulnerabilities and provides remediation alternatives.- Coordinate security incident response and investigation with the relevant parties in IBM Mainframe Z Series area.- Provide IBM Mainframe Z Series-specific security guidance and support to other teams in the organization.- Implement IBM Mainframe Z Series-specific security controls for new systems and projects.- Contribute to IBM Mainframe Z Series-specific security awareness training for employees and contractors.- Identify potential security threats for IBM Mainframe Z Series systems and proactively recommend and take necessary actions to mitigate those risks.- Stay up-to-date on the latest IBM Mainframe Z Series-specific security threats and trends and recommend new technical, administrative, or process changes to improve security posture.QualificationsRequirements:- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or equivalent practical experience.- Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT security operations, specifically related to IBM Mainframe Z Series.- Experience with IBM Mainframe-specific security tools and technologies, such as RACF, zSecure, Syslog, CARLA, ICSF, etc.- Knowledge of IBM Mainframe Z Series-specific security standards and frameworks such as z/OS Security, RACF, zSecure, etc.- Experience with building out RACF reports in zSecure to support database authenticity.- Experience with onboarding and decommissioning applications into RACF structures.- Extensive knowledge of SSO, Active Directory (AD), LDAP, public key infrastructure (PKI), privileged accounts, integration of application program interface (API), implementation and support of digital certificates, Kerberos, SSL, SSH.- USS experience is highly desired.- Understanding of IBM Mainframe Z Series-specific network protocols, operating systems, and virtualization technologies.- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for IBM Mainframe Z Series.- Strong written and verbal communication skills in providing advice, recommendations, or technical support in IBM Mainframe Z Series security.- Relevant security certifications related to IBM Mainframe Z Series such as IBM Certified Administrator - Security z/OS, IBM Certified Specialist - z Security Technical Sales, etc., would be a plus.-
