Mainframe Security Specialist

Category: Financial Services

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Role Overview:
We are looking for a highly experienced Mainframe Security Specialist to support a South African financial services client on a short-term, high-impact engagement .

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.

Key Responsibilities:

- 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

- 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

Required Skills:

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- Advanced expertise in MQ on Mainframe (z/OS)

- Strong hands-on experience with Broadcom Top Secret

- Deep understanding of mainframe security architecture and access control models

- Experience applying DevOps practices within mainframe environments

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Solid knowledge of:

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CICS security

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Batch job security controls

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User authentication and authorization frameworks

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Third-party tool security integration

- Experience with audit remediation and compliance requirements

- Ability to define and implement scalable security patterns and standards

Qualifications & Experience:

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Minimum 10 years’ experience in mainframe environments

- Proven track record in mainframe security and MQ environments

- Experience working in financial services or highly regulated industries (preferred)

- Demonstrated involvement in security audits and remediation initiatives

- Relevant certifications in mainframe technologies or security (advantageous)

Details
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