Mainframe Security Migration Specialist

Key Skills:
Mainframe security administration
RACF, ACF2, CA Top Secret, IBM zSecure
ESM migration Top Secret / ACF2 to RACF
z/OS, Db2, USS security administration
Audit, compliance & remediation







Job Description/ Responsibilities :
A successful migration specialist needs to be able to:
Perform in-depth analysis of the client's current security environment using TSS or ACF2, identifying potential challenges and creating a detailed migration strategy tailored to the client's requirements.
Conduct comprehensive security assessments, vulnerability analysis, and compliance checks to identify gaps and potential issues that could arise during migration.
Develop a project plan with defined phases (Planning, Conversion, Implementation, Cutover) and timelines, ensuring alignment with client objectives and internal best practices.
Lead and execute complex migrations from TSS or ACF2 to RACF, ensuring minimal downtime and impact on production environments.
Configure and integrate RACF on z/OS systems, ensuring it aligns with the client's business and security requirements.
Manage the installation, configuration, and validation of RACF profiles, rules, and access controls to replace the existing TSS or ACF2 setup.
Utilize IBM tools such as zSecure, and other RACF-specific utilities to automate the creation of RACF commands and streamline the migration process.
Provide post-migration support to address any issues, fine-tune the configuration, and ensure the new RACF setup operates as expected.
Conduct training sessions and workshops to upskill client teams on RACF usage, management, and best practices for maintaining a secure z/OS environment.
Collaborate with system programmers, network engineers, and application owners, to ensure the successful integration of RACF with existing systems and applications.
Act as a subject matter expert (SME) on RACF, providing guidance and support to clients and internal teams on all aspects of mainframe security.
Should have an interest in AI and be eager to learn how AI can be integrated with RACF to enhance security monitoring and automation.
have a foundational knowledge of programming languages such as PL/I, Assembler, REXX, and Java, and be willing to develop these skills further to support mainframe security tasks and automation efforts.
Perform in-depth analysis of the client's current security environment using TSS or ACF2, identifying potential challenges and creating a detailed migration strategy tailored to the client's requirements.
Lead and execute complex migrations from TSS or ACF2 to RACF, ensuring minimal downtime and impact on production environments
Manage the installation, configuration, and validation of RACF profiles, rules, and access controls to replace the existing TSS or ACF2 setup.
Utilize IBM tools such as zSecure, and other RACF-specific utilities to automate the creation of RACF commands and streamline the migration process.