Mainframe Security Analyst

Description

About the company

Are you curious, motivated, and forward-thinking? At the company you’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and relevant issues in financial services and technology. Our talented people empower us, and we believe in being part of a team that is open, collaborative, entrepreneurial, passionate and above all fun.

The IT Security Analyst Senior is a member of our Mainframe Security Support team which leads tactical administration of the enterprise mainframe environment, including provisioning, digital certificates, audits, audit remediation, and other security-based changes.

You’ll have the opportunity to work with a dynamic team of IT Security Analysts, Specialists, and Leads who are making a great impact on our organization.

What you will be doing

As a Senior IT Security Analyst, you’ll protect mainframe systems and information by managing access, maintaining security safeguards, and resolving security issues.

You’ll work with users and technical teams to support daily operations, address audit findings, and keep security practices aligned with company requirements.

You’ll administer mainframe accounts for users and automated processes, maintaining access permissions that align with job responsibilities and security requirements.

You’ll maintain password protections and manage digital certificates used to verify identities and secure connections within the mainframe environment.

You’ll maintain security procedures and carry out access requests and security changes in accordance with company standards, supporting audits and addressing identified security gaps.

You’ll work with users to understand access and security needs, resolve questions and requests, and explain requirements to technical and non-technical audiences.

You’ll communicate relevant security updates and contribute to risk assessments and response procedures that help protect mainframe systems and information.

You’ll participate in the on-call rotation, responding to mainframe security issues and helping resolve access and security problems outside regular business hours.

What you bring

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.

Advanced technical knowledge of ACF2, TSS, or RACF (ACF2 is preferred, at least one is required.)

Proficiency in time management, communications, decision making, presentation and organizational skills.

Intermediate decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Intermediate verbal and written communication skills to technical and non-technical audiences of various levels in the organization.

Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees and/or clients.

Bonus if you have

In-depth knowledge of REXX.

CISSP, CCSP or equivalent certification.

Benefits

• A work environment built on collaboration, flexibility and respect.
• Varied and challenging work to help you grow your technical skillset.
• Time to support charities and give back in your community.
• A competitive salary and benefits.
• The company is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive compensation. The pay range for this full-time position is $90,040.00 - $153,070.00 and reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position based on the posted role, level, and location. Within the range, actual individual starting pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Any changes in work location will also impact actual individual starting pay. Please consult with your recruiter about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.