Mainframe Database Security and Audit Governance Engineer

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Job Description:
This job is responsible for tool and service designs within a technical domain that enable business strategies in accordance with architectural governance, standards and policies. Key responsibilities include creating infrastructure tools and their integration as a service, facilitating deployment of technical solutions by developing templates, playbooks and automation used during implementation. Job expectations include looking for opportunities to improve efficiency when implementing and maintaining tools/services and embracing a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Position Summary

• Participates in design, development and implementation of complex Database related security, often using new technologies and emerging methodologies.

• Serves as a fully seasoned/proficient technical resource.

• Manages multiple, moderately complex projects and may direct activities of a team related to special initiatives or operations.

• Routine accountability is for technical knowledge and capabilities as a team member or as an individual contributor.

• Works under minimal supervision, with general guidance from more seasoned consultants or managers.

• May also assist and help train more junior analysts - includes guiding and providing technical peer reviews.

• Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors and participates in implementation of security changes.

• May require on call support function.

• Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criterion for obtaining results.

• Able to communicate effectively with peers, management, and other technical support personnel in a diverse global environment.

• Knowledge of mainframe Security Manager Software(RACF), Database technologies (DB2/IMS), JCL, TSO, and fundamental problem analysis utilizing diagnostics tools; exposure to sysplex and data sharing helpful. Proficient in MS Office tools - Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Typically 7-9 years of IT experience, with knowledge of mainframe database (DB2/IMS).

Responsibilities:

• Provides subject matter expertise and consulting services on a range of technologies and assists Technical Analysts and Infrastructure Engineers to ensure that technology solutions comply with enterprise system design and engineering standards

• Assists with translating business requirements into technical definitions, reference models, blueprints, and playbooks for deployment in compliance with architecture standards and policies

• Assists in the evaluation of reference models, blueprints and playbooks to ensure they are fit for purpose

• Develops software solutions to address manual and repeatable work or inefficient processes

• Conducts on-site evaluations of third-party products being considered for firm adoption

• Promotes an inclusive and healthy working environment and helps to resolve organizational impediments/blockers

• Contributes to the creation/selection of functional and non-functional product evaluation requirements within and across domains

Required Qualifications

• Position requires in-depth Mainframe Db2 (DB2 on Z/OS) and/or IMS DBA knowledge with a focus on database security. Individual should have minimum of 7-9 years of Mainframe DBA experience on z/OS supporting a large financial institution.

• Job stability is a key requirement.

• In depth working knowledge of DB2 and/or IMS Utilities including IBM and BMC

• Working knowledge of BMC tools including change manager, catalog manager, recovery manager, Mainview, and SQL performance.

• Solid understanding of mainframe database recovery process.

• Broad understanding of RACF2 managed security for DB2 and/or IMS Access.

• Working knowledge of ISPW

• Working knowledge of ITSM Processes and tools including BMC Remedy

• Background in database design for 24x7 availability.

Desired Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of Db2 and/or IMS Security under RACF is a plus.

• Computer Science degree preferred or substantially equivalent technology degree

Skills:

• Analytical Thinking

• Application Development

• Automation

• Production Support

• Risk Management

• Adaptability

• Business Acumen

• DevOps Practices

• Solution Delivery Process

• Solution Design

• Architecture

• Collaboration

• Innovative Thinking

• Stakeholder Management

• Technical Strategy Development

Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:
40

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