W2 Opportunity | RACF Security Architect Consultant | Remote
Location: Remote (U.S.)
Employment: W2 Contract Only (No C2C / No Vendors)
Client: Leading Banking Client
Long-Term Contract
We're seeking a Senior RACF Security Architect Consultant to lead the architecture, assessment, and implementation of enterprise IBM Z Mainframe Security solutions. This is an Architect-level role—not an Engineer position. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading enterprise security projects, defining target-state architectures, and guiding engineering teams through successful implementations.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned Mainframe Security Architect with deep expertise in IBM RACF, zSecure, USS Security, Identity & Access Management (IAM), and enterprise security architecture.
✅ Must-Have Skills
• 12+ years of Mainframe Security experience
• Expert-level IBM RACF Architecture & Security Design
• Hands-on expertise with IBM zSecure
• Strong experience with z/OS UNIX System Services (USS) Security
• Experience leading enterprise RACF & USS Security projects
• Mainframe Authentication, Encryption & Key Management
• Identity & Access Management (IAM) principles
• Strong architecture, stakeholder management, and project leadership experience
⭐ Preferred Qualifications
• CARLa, REXX, and JCL scripting
• DB2, Sybase, SQL
• CICS, MQ, Systems Programming knowledge
• Multifactor Authentication (MFA)
• Digital Certificates & PKI
• Compliance Manager & Admin Express
• Banking or highly regulated enterprise environments
• Excellent communication and executive stakeholder engagement
Key Responsibilities
• Lead architecture, assessment, and solution design for enterprise RACF and USS security initiatives.
• Define target-state security architectures and guide engineering teams through implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Design authentication, authorization, encryption, privileged access, and sensitive data protection solutions.
• Partner with Infrastructure, Application Development, Security, Audit, Database, Systems Programming, and Operations teams.
• Develop automation, monitoring, reporting, and compliance solutions using IBM zSecure, CARLa, Compliance Manager, and related technologies.
• Evaluate security architecture, identify risks, recommend strategic improvements, and ensure compliance with enterprise security standards.
• Serve as the SME for RACF, USS, and IBM Z security architecture while driving modernization and operational excellence.
Technology Stack
IBM RACF | IBM zSecure | z/OS | USS (UNIX System Services) | CARLa | REXX | JCL | TSO | ISPF | SDSF | DB2 | Sybase | SQL | CICS | MQ | IAM | MFA | PKI | Digital Certificates | Key Management | Compliance Manager | Admin Express | Mainframe Security | IBM Z