Mainframe Security Engineer

Kyndryl

Mainframe Logical Security Engineer responsible for security controls in IBM z/OS environments. Collaborating on access permissions and compliance in various states across the U.S.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona, Illinois, North Carolina, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in RACF administration on z/OS, focusing on user management, access control, and compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in implementing least-privilege access controls and conducting security audits and reviews.

Highest-signal resume keywords

RACF AdministrationZ/OS Security ConceptsUser/Group ManagementAccess Control ModelsSMF Data Analysis

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Hard Skills

RACF ProfilesDataset SecuritySecurity ReportingAudit ToolsAccess Permissions

Industry Keywords

SOX CompliancePCI ComplianceHIPAA ComplianceSecurity PoliciesAccess Reviews

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer and maintain RACF security environment across z/OS systems
Create, modify, and revoke User IDs, Groups, Resource profiles, Dataset and subsystem access permissions
Implement and maintain least-privilege access controls for Datasets, Applications, System resources
Configure and maintain security policies aligned with enterprise standards
Perform periodic access reviews, audits, and compliance checks
Support regulatory compliance (e.g., SOX, PCI, HIPAA where applicable)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong hands-on experience with RACF administration on z/OS
Deep knowledge of RACF profiles, classes, and dataset security
User/group management and access control models
Experience with SMF data analysis
Security reporting and audit tools
Strong understanding of z/OS security concepts and system internals

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities