Mainframe Security SME

Job description

Exciting Mainframe Security SME, 12 months, contract opportunity. Requirements: Seeking a Mainframe Security SME to support: Project: Migration from Broadcom ACF2 to RACF. - Lead the end-to-end migration from ACF2 to RACF, including planning, design, testing, cutover, and stabilization. - Develop and maintain the migration roadmap, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies. - Conduct detailed analysis of existing ACF2 rules, resource definitions, and access models to map them to RACF equivalents. - Build automated or semi-automated processes to streamline conversion and validation. Technical Engineering & Architecture: - Design RACF class structures, grouping, profiles, and naming standards aligned with enterprise security policies. - Implement RACF administration best practices, including role-based access, dataset protection, digital certificates, and password/ MFA integration. - Configure and optimize z/OS security components such as ICSF, PKI, SAF exits, and SMF logging. - Develop scripts, tools, and utilities to support RACF administration and reporting. Governance, Compliance & Risk Management: - Ensure RACF implementation aligns with regulatory requirements (SOX, PCI, HIPAA,...