Looking for mainframe logical security (acf2/racf) consultant hybrid job in bangalore/ pune and hyde
KPG99 INC · Vasanthanagar, India
FULL TIMEpermanent
Job Description
Job Description: Mainframe Logical Security (ACF2/RACF) Consultant
2 days Onsite Hybrid in Bangalore (open to Pune and Hyderabad as well)
6 months minimum
Interview :: Web Ex
Client-Facing Role: Yes
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Mainframe Logical Security Consultant with 6–8+ years of experience in IBM Mainframe security administration, governance, and compliance. The ideal candidate must have strong hands-on expertise with CA ACF2 (mandatory) and experience with IBM RACF (preferred). This role requires direct interaction with clients to assess, design, implement, and support mainframe security solutions while ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
The consultant will play a key role in security upgrades, migrations, audits, access control management, and security modernization initiatives across enterprise mainframe environments.
Key Responsibilities
Administer, maintain, and support CA ACF2 security environments across IBM Mainframe platforms.
Manage user provisioning, access controls, resource rules, and security policies.
Support and maintain RACF environments where applicable.
Perform security assessments and recommend improvements aligned with industry best practices.
Plan and execute ACF2 and RACF upgrades , migrations, and security enhancement projects.
Review and implement role-based access controls (RBAC) and least-privilege security models.
Conduct periodic security reviews, compliance audits, and access recertification activities.
Analyze and resolve security-related incidents, violations, and access issues.
Support regulatory and compliance requirements including SOX, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, and internal audit controls as applicable.
Configure and maintain security controls for:
TSO
CICS
IMS
DB2
Batch applications
Started Tasks
USS (Unix System Services)
Perform security rule analysis and optimization to improve operational efficiency and reduce risk.
Develop and maintain security documentation, standards, and operating procedures.
Collaborate with infrastructure, systems programming, audit, compliance, and application teams.
Participate in disaster recovery planning and security-related testing activities.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Mandatory
6–8+ years of hands-on Mainframe Security experience.
Strong understanding of:
CA ACF2 (Must Have)
Mainframe Logical Security Administration
Access Management
Security Policy Implementation
Compliance and Audit Support
IBM z/OS Security Architecture
User and Resource Authorization
Dataset Security
Started Task Security
CICS Security
Batch and System Security
User IDs
Security Groups
Access Rules
Password Policies
Privileged Access Controls
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently while managing multiple customer engagements.
Preferred
Experience with IBM RACF Administration and Support.
2 days Onsite Hybrid in Bangalore (open to Pune and Hyderabad as well)
6 months minimum
Interview :: Web Ex
Client-Facing Role: Yes
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Mainframe Logical Security Consultant with 6–8+ years of experience in IBM Mainframe security administration, governance, and compliance. The ideal candidate must have strong hands-on expertise with CA ACF2 (mandatory) and experience with IBM RACF (preferred). This role requires direct interaction with clients to assess, design, implement, and support mainframe security solutions while ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
The consultant will play a key role in security upgrades, migrations, audits, access control management, and security modernization initiatives across enterprise mainframe environments.
Key Responsibilities
Administer, maintain, and support CA ACF2 security environments across IBM Mainframe platforms.
Manage user provisioning, access controls, resource rules, and security policies.
Support and maintain RACF environments where applicable.
Perform security assessments and recommend improvements aligned with industry best practices.
Plan and execute ACF2 and RACF upgrades , migrations, and security enhancement projects.
Review and implement role-based access controls (RBAC) and least-privilege security models.
Conduct periodic security reviews, compliance audits, and access recertification activities.
Analyze and resolve security-related incidents, violations, and access issues.
Support regulatory and compliance requirements including SOX, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, and internal audit controls as applicable.
Configure and maintain security controls for:
TSO
CICS
IMS
DB2
Batch applications
Started Tasks
USS (Unix System Services)
Perform security rule analysis and optimization to improve operational efficiency and reduce risk.
Develop and maintain security documentation, standards, and operating procedures.
Collaborate with infrastructure, systems programming, audit, compliance, and application teams.
Participate in disaster recovery planning and security-related testing activities.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Mandatory
6–8+ years of hands-on Mainframe Security experience.
Strong understanding of:
CA ACF2 (Must Have)
Mainframe Logical Security Administration
Access Management
Security Policy Implementation
Compliance and Audit Support
IBM z/OS Security Architecture
User and Resource Authorization
Dataset Security
Started Task Security
CICS Security
Batch and System Security
User IDs
Security Groups
Access Rules
Password Policies
Privileged Access Controls
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently while managing multiple customer engagements.
Preferred
Experience with IBM RACF Administration and Support.
Details
| Company | KPG99 INC |
| Location | Vasanthanagar, India |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | general |
| Experience | permanent |