Mainframe Security Administrator Texas Railroad Commission Austin, TX

Austin, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title:Mainframe Top Secret Security Administrator
Agency: Texas Railroad Commission
Address:1701 N. Congress Ave. 8th floor Austin TX 78701
Solicitation Reference Number:
Duration: On-going

Railroad Commission of Texas requires the services of 1 Software Engineer 3 hereafter referred to as Candidate(s) who meets the general qualifications of Software Engineer 3 Applications/Software Development and the specifications outlined in this document for the Railroad Commission of Texas.

All work products resulting from the project shall be considered works made for hire and are the property of the Railroad Commission of Texas and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law. Railroad Commission of Texas will pay no fees for interviews or discussions which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).

CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements: Candidates that do not meet or exceed theminimumstated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
Years	Required/Preferred	Experience
8		Hands-On Experience with TSS (Top Secret Security)
5		Hands-On Experience with z/OS Administration
5		Experience with JES2 z/OS Unix System Services (OMVS) Storage Management Subsystem (SMS)
3		Experience with TLS configuration (certificates SSL RSA Keys SFTP FTPS)
2	Preferred	Experience with REXX
3	Preferred	Experience with performance monitoring to include initial analysis of performance issues
3	Preferred	Experience with Informatica Power Exchange Administration
3	Preferred	Working knowledge for each of the following: z/OS Operation z/OS Networking VTAM (Virtual Telecommunications Access Method) TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) z/OS-centric automated job scheduling and management software (JOBTRAC) Terminal Emulator Software (BLUEZONE) VTAM Session Manager Software (VTAM/SWITCH) SMP/E (System Modification Program/Extended) RMF (Resource Measurement Facility) SMF (System Management Facility) WLM (Workload Management) JCL (Job Control Language) GRS (Global Resource Serialization) VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method) TSO (Time Sharing Option)

Serve as a subject-matter expert in Mainframe Top Secret Security Administration to maintain data security and regulatory compliance.

Work involves highly advanced (senior-level) systems administration in support of agency mainframe applications and supporting infrastructure; and coordinate day-to-day system administration functions such as mainframe configuration break/fix system support and base user account creation/support.
Work requires strong and proven hands-on experience in Mainframe Top Secret Security Administration and z/OS Administration.
Work also requires expertise in certificate renewals and access control within mainframe environments as well as a strong understanding of security compliance audit practices and risk mitigation.
Routine system administration functions to include security administration support performance monitoring security monitoring and system maintenance.
Work includes supporting data entry and control work processes overseeing and coordinating mainframe operations in the States Consolidated Data Center Services (DCS) and working with the Network Administration Customer Support and Applications Development & Support teams to provide support necessary for day-to-day mainframe operations.
Experience with Informatica Power Exchange Administration for Change Data Capture processing using mainframe data sources and targets (i.e. IMS and VSAM) a plus.
The Worker will apply their expert knowledge and experience as a Mainframe Top Secret Security Administrator to support both the needs of the Legacy Systems as well as those for the Mainframe Transformation Team.
Provide primary support as the subject matter expert for z/OS operating systems and system components; provide direct technical support as needed in the planning implementation and testing of releases upgrades or changes to z/OS operating system network and component software.

Provide end user support for assigned Independent Software Vendor (ISV) products such as BlueZone.
Diagnose platform software and related product issues and follow up with root cause analysis.
Assist with maintaining and providing technical support for Mainframe Production Control and Support Jobs and monthly Mainframe Job Scheduler.
Selected candidates are required to access the RRC technical environment via GoToMyPC (or similar) and must have a device capable of handling this connection including a headset as needed. Alternately the RRC may provide a desktop or laptop device for connection to the RRC network in certain situations. The laptop must be returned to the RRC Help Desk upon candidate resignation or termination or the end of the purchase order/contract.

Debbie Pedigo
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Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Title:Mainframe Top Secret Security AdministratorAgency: Texas Railroad CommissionAddress:1701 N. Congress Ave. 8th floor Austin TX 78701Solicitation Reference Number:Duration: On-goingRailroad Commission of Texas requires the services of 1 Software Engineer 3 hereafter referred to as Candidate(s) w...

CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements: Candidates that do not meet or exceed theminimumstated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
Years	Required/Preferred	Experience
8		Hands-On Experience with TSS (Top Secret Security)
5		Hands-On Experience with z/OS Administration
5		Experience with JES2 z/OS Unix System Services (OMVS) Storage Management Subsystem (SMS)
3		Experience with TLS configuration (certificates SSL RSA Keys SFTP FTPS)
2	Preferred	Experience with REXX
3	Preferred	Experience with performance monitoring to include initial analysis of performance issues
3	Preferred	Experience with Informatica Power Exchange Administration
3	Preferred	Working knowledge for each of the following: z/OS Operation z/OS Networking VTAM (Virtual Telecommunications Access Method) TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) z/OS-centric automated job scheduling and management software (JOBTRAC) Terminal Emulator Software (BLUEZONE) VTAM Session Manager Software (VTAM/SWITCH) SMP/E (System Modification Program/Extended) RMF (Resource Measurement Facility) SMF (System Management Facility) WLM (Workload Management) JCL (Job Control Language) GRS (Global Resource Serialization) VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method) TSO (Time Sharing Option)

Serve as a subject-matter expert in Mainframe Top Secret Security Administration to maintain data security and regulatory compliance.

Work involves highly advanced (senior-level) systems administration in support of agency mainframe applications and supporting infrastructure; and coordinate day-to-day system administration functions such as mainframe configuration break/fix system support and base user account creation/support.
Work requires strong and proven hands-on experience in Mainframe Top Secret Security Administration and z/OS Administration.
Work also requires expertise in certificate renewals and access control within mainframe environments as well as a strong understanding of security compliance audit practices and risk mitigation.
Routine system administration functions to include security administration support performance monitoring security monitoring and system maintenance.
Work includes supporting data entry and control work processes overseeing and coordinating mainframe operations in the States Consolidated Data Center Services (DCS) and working with the Network Administration Customer Support and Applications Development & Support teams to provide support necessary for day-to-day mainframe operations.
Experience with Informatica Power Exchange Administration for Change Data Capture processing using mainframe data sources and targets (i.e. IMS and VSAM) a plus.
The Worker will apply their expert knowledge and experience as a Mainframe Top Secret Security Administrator to support both the needs of the Legacy Systems as well as those for the Mainframe Transformation Team.
Provide primary support as the subject matter expert for z/OS operating systems and system components; provide direct technical support as needed in the planning implementation and testing of releases upgrades or changes to z/OS operating system network and component software.

Provide end user support for assigned Independent Software Vendor (ISV) products such as BlueZone.
Diagnose platform software and related product issues and follow up with root cause analysis.
Assist with maintaining and providing technical support for Mainframe Production Control and Support Jobs and monthly Mainframe Job Scheduler.
Selected candidates are required to access the RRC technical environment via GoToMyPC (or similar) and must have a device capable of handling this connection including a headset as needed. Alternately the RRC may provide a desktop or laptop device for connection to the RRC network in certain situations. The laptop must be returned to the RRC Help Desk upon candidate resignation or termination or the end of the purchase order/contract.