Mainframe Infrastructure zOS RACF Engineer, VP

Why this role is important for us

The Critical Systems Engineering - Mainframe team has an immediate opening for a z/OS RACF Engineer. This challenging role sets strategy and provides leadership & governance to our service partners including vendors responsible for the delivery of mainframe IT Infrastructure services and works closely with the State Street operational teams.

What you will be responsible for

• Establishing and Maintaining Role Based Schema
• Profiles management and configuration
• Multi-Factor Authentication configuration and integration
• Cryptographic services Enablement and Management
• Integration point/liaison between MF Engineering and Global Security
• Design and manage Automated Security Services
• Integration of RACF with non-RACF SAF products and patterns
• Assisting systems programmers with infrastructure modernization & efficiency and exploitation of new z/OS features/functions where appropriate.
• Change management governance including review of planned changes for impact and timing
• Proven level-4 troubleshooting skills in a global mainframe environment including experience working with the service providers to ensure effective and reliable operations
• Ability to work with application and business teams to understand evolving client requirements and strong ability to explain impact on z/OS
• Ability to direct service providers to improve mainframe security operations & performance

Education and preferred qualifications

• Proven experience managing a z/OS RACF environment
• Understanding of USS Security and RACF integration
• Understanding of Db2 Internal Security
• Understanding of CICS/MQ Security with RACF
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or other technical discipline with a minimum of 10 years’ experience with z/OS infrastructure is required
• Minimum of 5 years of RACF oversight is required.
• Strong customer service orientation
• Familiarity with delivering IT services in a financial service organization is highly desired
• Excellent leadership and exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Excellent time management and organizational skills

About State Street

What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.