EOI: Mainframe Security Consultant

Job Description:

  DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) is the world’s leading independent, end-to-end IT services company, helping clients harness the power of innovation to thrive on change. Created by the merger of CSC and the Enterprise Services business of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, DXC Technology serves nearly 6,000 private and public sector clients across 70 countries. The company’s technology independence, global talent and extensive partner alliance combine to deliver powerful next-generation IT services and solutions. DXC Technology is recognized among the best corporate citizens globally. For more information, visit www.dxc.technology.

Due to continuous growth, DXC are now looking to bring on board a Mainframe Security professional to support multiple clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work effectively with the Regional and Global Security team
• Adhere to both customer and corporate standards and responsibilities.
• Participate in the creation of documentation such as process and procedural documentation.
• Take the lead in developing process improvement.
• Administers security policies to control access to systems.
• Work on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
• Participate in vendor and platform upgrades.
• Management of SSL Certificates in Mainframe environment
• Complete cyclic compliance activities
• Perform ACF2/RACF application and agency level access control to meet access management business requirements to ensure compliance with industry and federal government security standards.
• Available for off-hours escalations as 2nd and 3rd tier of on-call support.
• Serve as a technical liaison and subject matter expert in business interactions.
• Provide ‘level 3’ support and problem management guidance for the platform team and escalate issues to vendors/manufacturers for technical support as needed.
• Participate in audits.

Skills

The ideal candidate will have the following desired skills and experience:

• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Quick learner and showing interest in learning new technologies.
• Have a solid understanding of best security practices.
• Strong organizational & time management skills; self-motivated and reliable
• Multi-tasker with strong organization and prioritization skills
• Minimum two years’ experience in Cyber Security
• Minimum of five years’ experience in Mainframe security
• Strong knowledge in ACF2/RACF security Architecture
• Sound knowledge of Unix in z/OS
• Sound working knowledge of NetMaster/MAI and SOLVE
• Experience with JCL, SAS, Clist and/or REXX
• Experience with CICS/IMS/DB2/MQ a plus
• Understanding of ADABAS
• Knowledge of CONTROLM processes
• Experience in Mainframe certificate management
• Experience in upgrades
• Experience with working with Auditors – specifically SOX AND SOC1
• Working knowledge of Ticketing Systems – preference is SNOW.
• The candidate should be comfortable with the Microsoft Office suite of tools; Excel experience is essential.
• Understanding of Essential 8 standards.

Other

Eligible and willing to obtain Baseline level Government clearance.

Desirable

• Relevant Information Security certification (CISSP/CCNA).
• Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.) in Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or related field.

Trust, Transform & Thrive with a company whose mission is to leading clients on their digital transformation journeys, DXC Technology will be recognized globally as a force multiplier, enabling clients to seize the opportunities presented by today’s rapidly changing technologies

Your working environment  

Virtual/flexible/on-site/travel 
In alignment with our commitment to fostering a flexible and dynamic work environment, we have adopted a hybrid working approach that acknowledges the importance of in-person collaboration while recognising that the determination of your work location will be based on a range of factors to ensure both individual preferences and operational requirements are met

Our culture and benefits 

DXC is committed to building better futures for our customers, colleagues, environment, and communities. We take care of each other and foster a culture of inclusion, belonging and corporate citizenship. We put this to action developing and implementing societal initiatives within our Social Impact Practice. #WeAreDXC 

 

As an employer of choice, our “people first” philosophy means we offer competitive remuneration, benefits, training and career opportunities that reflect our commitment to improving the lives of our employees, and the communities in which we live and work.  

 

How to apply & our commitment to you in return 

If you would like to be part of a culture that drives innovation, delivers results, rewards performance and encourages ideas, then please press the “Apply Now” button to submit your resume. 

 

In return, we agree to ensure a hiring process that is enjoyable, thorough, and fair. We strive to provide an environment that lets you thrive and show off the very best version of yourself, while learning about us at the same time.  

 

Interviews and onboarding are conducted online, as part of us being a virtual-first company. 

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer  

DXC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we welcome submissions from people from all walks of life. We celebrate our diversity and recognise it is the unique contributions of our people that give us our edge.  

 

Accommodation of special needs for qualified candidates may be considered within the framework of the DXC Accommodation Policy. In addition, DXC Technology is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to support qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities. 

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