Senior Mainframe Security Architect (ACF2 and RACF)

Job Posting

Software International (SI) supplies technical talent to a variety of clients ranging from Fortune 100/500/1000 companies to small and mid-sized organizations in Canada/US.

Position Overview:

We are currently seeking a Senior Mainframe Security Architect (ACF2 and RACF) to join our global IT infrastructure consulting client in the Montreal area on a long term engagement with one of their clients in the finance domain.

Responsibilities

• Work with client, sales, proposal managers and vendors to architect solutions

• Will be able to act as a bridge between the client and Sales, Proposal Managers, Project Managers, System Programmers and Infrastructure Specialists

• Work with Mainframe system programmers and Project Managers and client to deliver architected solutions

• Document solutions including roadmaps, design documents, diagrams and project plans, using relevant documentation tools including Word, Visio, MS Project and/or PowerPoint

• Work closely with various teams to gather business and technical requirements

• Perform and Balance tasks on multiple concurrent projects across multiple customers

• Mediate and manage architectural conditions including those that are contractually required

• Educate, mentor and coach teams in applying architectural techniques

• Accurately document technical artifacts

• SMP/E and system utilities, ACF2, RACF, IO Gen (HCD), Assembler Language knowledge and ability to develop, maintain and deploy Assembler code, BMC & IBM Scheduler software, TSO, ISPF, understanding of problem & change, management (eESM experience is an asset), Install and support program products, installing simple to complex (tape management, job scheduling) products, JES2 and JES3 advance skills

• Must Have

• Mainframe Security System ACF2 & RACF SME/Architect

• 5+ years experience as a z/OS System Programmer

• SMP/E and system utilities, ACF2, RACF, IO Gen (HCD), Assembler Language knowledge

• Understand of SYSPLEX concepts, familiarity with CPU keys (ordering, applying), experience working with vendors'

• Nice to Have

• Bilingual (French and English)

• Adaptation to standard, client change management process