: Mainframe Logical Security (ACF2/RACF) Consultant

2 days Onsite Hybrid in Bangalore (open to Pune and Hyderabad as well)

6 months minimum

Interview :: Web Ex

Client-Facing Role: Yes

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Mainframe Logical Security Consultant with 6–8+ years of experience in IBM Mainframe security administration, governance, and compliance. The ideal candidate must have solid hands-on expertise with CA ACF2 (mandatory) and experience with IBM RACF (preferred). This role requires direct interaction with clients to assess, design, implement, and support mainframe security solutions while ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.

The consultant will play a key role in security upgrades, migrations, audits, access control management, and security modernization initiatives across enterprise mainframe environments.

Key Responsibilities

Administer, maintain, and support CA ACF2 security environments across IBM Mainframe platforms.

Manage user provisioning, access controls, resource rules, and security policies.

Support and maintain RACF environments where applicable.

Perform security assessments and recommend improvements aligned with industry best practices.

Plan and execute ACF2 and RACF upgrades , migrations, and security enhancement projects.

Review and implement role-based access controls (RBAC) and least-privilege security models.

Conduct periodic security reviews, compliance audits, and access recertification activities.





Analyze and resolve security-related incidents, violations, and access issues.

Support regulatory and compliance requirements including SOX, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, and internal audit controls as applicable.

Configure and maintain security controls for:

TSO

CICS

IMS

DB2

Batch applications

Started Tasks

USS (Unix System Services)

Perform security rule analysis and optimization to improve operational efficiency and reduce risk.

Develop and maintain security documentation, standards, and operating procedures.

Collaborate with infrastructure, systems programming, audit, compliance, and application teams.

Participate in disaster recovery planning and security-related testing activities.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Mandatory

6–8+ years of hands-on Mainframe Security experience.

Strong understanding of

CA ACF2 (Must Have)

Mainframe Logical Security Administration

Access Management

Security Policy Implementation

Compliance and Audit Support

IBM z/OS Security Architecture

User and Resource Authorization

Dataset Security

Started Task Security

CICS Security

Batch and System Security

User IDs

Security Groups

Access Rules

Password Policies

Privileged Access Controls

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to work independently while managing multiple customer engagements.

Preferred

Experience with IBM RACF Administration and Support.

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