Security SpecialistLocation: NYC, NYOn-site/Remote/Hybrid: Hybrid (3 days onsite/2 days remote)Duration: 9 MonthsRequired Skills: The CLIENT has a vacancy for a Security Specialist reporting to the Application Security Manager. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience with CA's mainframe security software, ACF2 or Top Secret or RACF. Substitute experience may include mainframe environments (z/OS, JES2, SMP/E, TSO, IOF, JCL, IOCP/HCD), monitoring tools (TMON, Mainview, OMEGAMON), development and automation (COBOL, REXX, JCL, PROCS, CTLCARDS), and database systems (IMS, DB2).Responsibilities Include:Utilizing ACF2 control access to TSO (ISPF), application data, and system files including JCL libraries, program libraries, etc.Develop and update ACF2 rules based on submitted authorization from end user agency security officers.
• Develop access to sequential datasets, DB2 databases, IMS databases and transactions, LDAP, the CA-Scheduler and systems services (e.g. JES2).Modify and maintain groups to which new users are added or removed.Test security product upgrades.Document and update product usage and procedures.Installation of certificates; end-user re-certifications; password rests; review of access violations; generate reports detailing user access; rules libraries backup and restore; ongoing product education; conforming to industry standards for product use.Preferred Skills:Experience using ACF2 to develop/create security profiles, establish user-IDs, and reset passwordsExperience with Top Secret or RACFIn-depth understanding of information security policies, practices, regulatory, and industry compliance issuesExperience in responding to audit and investigatory requests securely, promptly, and accuratelyExperience maintaining SSL certificatesUnderstanding and knowledge of role-based security models and enterprise-wide security administrationExperience working with z/OS, JES2, SMPIE, TSO, IOF, JCL, IOCPIHCDExperience using monitoring tools such as TMON, Mainview, OMEGAMONExperience with COBOL, REXX, JCL, PROCS, and CTLCARDSExperience with IMS and DB2Familiarity with file transfer protocols such as FTPS and Connect:DirectExperience with Rational Tools (ClearQuest and ClearCase)Knowledge of CA Scheduler, Workload Automation dSeries, or similar toolsFamiliarity with PeopleSoft PeopleToolsStrong troubleshooting experience in a production environmentHands-on experience with enterprise-wide projects in large-scale financial/government environmentsStrong understanding of standard SDLC methodologiesExcellent communication skills (oral and written), interpersonal skills, and organizational skillsAbility to adapt to changing workloads and evolving security requirementsStrong analytical thinking and problem-solving for troubleshooting security and system issues.Education: A bachelor's degree or 10+ years of experience in a relevant technical field is required.About Us: InterSources Inc, is a Small, Woman, and Minority-Owned Business Enterprise, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type 2 certified company with massive 18+ years of diversified experience in providing IT Consulting Services, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Application Development, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing, ERP Management, Custom Software Development, Web Development, UI/UX Design, System Integration, QA Support etc. We make reasonable accommodations for clients and employees, and we do not discriminate based on any protected attribute including race, religion, color, national origin, gender sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or marital status.
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