This is a remote position.
Role Overview:
This role focuses on addressing a critical audit finding related to MQ security on mainframe systems, ensuring robust access controls and security patterns are implemented ahead of a strict remediation deadline.
The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in mainframe security, MQ environments, and Broadcom Top Secret, along with the ability to collaborate with other senior engineers and SMEs.
- Lead remediation of MQ security vulnerabilities within a mainframe environment.
- Design and implement secure access control frameworks using Broad-com Top Secret.
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Define and document security patterns and controls across:
- Batch processing environments
- CICS transactions
- User access and permissions
- Third-party integrations
- Batch processing environments
- Collaborate with mainframe and MQ engineers/SMEs to ensure best-practice security implementation
- Provide expert input on mainframe security architecture and governance
- Ensure all remediation activities are completed within audit timelines (before September deadline)
- Produce clear documentation of security configurations, standards, and patterns
Requirements
- CICS security
- Batch job security controls
- User authentication and authorization frameworks
- Third-party tool security integration
10+ years in mainframe security and MQ environments; strong Top Secret experience; audit remediation; financial services familiarity.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead remediation of MQ security vulnerabilities
- Design secure access control frameworks
- Define security patterns and controls across mainframe environments
Skills & Tools
MQ on Mainframe (z/OS), Broadcom Top Secret, Mainframe security, CICS, Batch security, User authentication and authorization
Job Details
- Category: Information Technology
- Seniority: Senior Level
- Commitment: Contract
- Workplace: Remote — South Africa
- Languages: English
About BluePearl
A remote, contract-based role focusing on mainframe security and MQ environments. — Industry: Finance