[Hiring] Senior RACF Security Migration Specialist @Computer Task Group, Inc

Role Description

CTG is seeking to fill a Senior RACF Security Migration Specialist (TSS/ACF2 to RACF) position for our client.

• Analyze the client’s existing mainframe security environment using TSS or ACF2 and develop a comprehensive migration strategy aligned with business and technical requirements.
• Conduct security assessments, vulnerability analysis, and compliance reviews to identify gaps, risks, and potential migration challenges.
• Develop and maintain detailed migration project plans covering Planning, Conversion, Implementation, and Cutover phases.
• Lead and execute complex migrations from TSS or ACF2 to RACF while minimizing downtime and impact to production environments.
• Configure, implement, and integrate RACF within IBM z/OS environments based on security, compliance, and application requirements.
• Install, configure, validate, and migrate RACF profiles, rules, permissions, and access controls to replace existing TSS or ACF2 security configurations.
• Utilize IBM zSecure and other RACF utilities to analyze security environments, automate RACF command generation, and streamline migration activities.
• Collaborate with system programmers, network engineers, application owners, and other technical teams to ensure successful RACF integration.
• Troubleshoot migration issues and provide post-migration support, tuning, and validation.
• Develop and deliver training sessions and workshops covering RACF administration, security management, and mainframe security best practices.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for RACF and provide technical guidance on IBM z/OS security architecture, administration, migration, and compliance.
• Evaluate opportunities to leverage AI technologies for RACF security monitoring, analysis, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Document migration procedures, security configurations, technical decisions, and operational processes.
• Support knowledge transfer and development of client and internal technical teams.

Qualifications

• Expert-level knowledge of IBM RACF and z/OS security.
• Strong hands-on experience with TSS and/or ACF2 and migrations to RACF.
• Proficiency with RACF profiles, access controls, resource classes, permissions, and security administration.
• Experience with IBM zSecure and RACF security utilities.
• Strong understanding of z/OS system architecture and mainframe security concepts.
• Knowledge of security assessments, vulnerability analysis, compliance requirements, and access governance.
• Experience developing migration strategies, conversion plans, implementation procedures, and cutover plans.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Foundational knowledge of PL/I, Assembler, REXX, and Java.
• Interest in artificial intelligence and its potential application to mainframe security monitoring and automation.
• Excellent documentation, communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in IBM z/OS mainframe security, with significant hands-on RACF experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting complex migrations from CA Top Secret (TSS) and/or CA ACF2 to IBM RACF.
• Experience performing security assessments and analyzing existing TSS/ACF2 environments prior to migration.
• Proven ability to develop and execute end-to-end security migration strategies and project plans.
• Experience configuring RACF and integrating security controls with mainframe applications, databases, system software, and infrastructure.
• Experience using zSecure and other IBM RACF tools to automate and validate migration activities.
• Experience providing post-migration support, troubleshooting, optimization, and knowledge transfer.
• Experience working directly with clients and cross-functional technical teams in a consulting or project-based environment.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple migration activities and priorities.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent technical experience in IBM mainframe security may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

Benefits

• The expected base salary for this position ranges from $115.00 to $135.00/hour.
• Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained.
• In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered.