What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mainframe Operations Administrator position at Charles Schwab?
Your opportunity
At Schwab, you are empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together.
In Schwab Cybersecurity Services (SCS), we provide platforms, services, and security operations capabilities which enable the firm to produce successful client and shareholder outcomes securely and safely. Securing our IT assets, data, and access to applications is the core of who we are and what we do. We ensure only the appropriate entities have access to IT resources and that we adhere to best practices and standards to ensure a safe and compliant environment is maintained.
This role, Specialist, Security Analytics & Operations includes mainframe administration, operations and provisioning, access issue troubleshooting, research and reconciliation to reduce risk. This role is for you if you will find it exciting to administer access and provide support for Schwab-wide production mainframe systems and partner with application owners and business partners, security administrators, and technology support to ensure that appropriate controls and procedures are in place to comply with the Information Security, Privacy and SOX policies and procedures.
A successful person in this role will exhibit an ability to work both independently and within teams to complete work with minimum supervision. Strong analytics, customer service, written and verbal communication skills are required.
What you have
At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:
At Schwab, you are empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together.
In Schwab Cybersecurity Services (SCS), we provide platforms, services, and security operations capabilities which enable the firm to produce successful client and shareholder outcomes securely and safely. Securing our IT assets, data, and access to applications is the core of who we are and what we do. We ensure only the appropriate entities have access to IT resources and that we adhere to best practices and standards to ensure a safe and compliant environment is maintained.
This role, Specialist, Security Analytics & Operations includes mainframe administration, operations and provisioning, access issue troubleshooting, research and reconciliation to reduce risk. This role is for you if you will find it exciting to administer access and provide support for Schwab-wide production mainframe systems and partner with application owners and business partners, security administrators, and technology support to ensure that appropriate controls and procedures are in place to comply with the Information Security, Privacy and SOX policies and procedures.
A successful person in this role will exhibit an ability to work both independently and within teams to complete work with minimum supervision. Strong analytics, customer service, written and verbal communication skills are required.
What you have
- Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail and proven project management skills.
- Demonstrated understanding of process flows with the ability to identify control gaps that leave the firm susceptible to risk.
- Must have excellent analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to execute process improvements and solutions.
- Proven success in working collaboratively, improving productivity, and designing/coordinating the implementation of ideas.
- Excellent teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to partner with senior management teams across the firm.
- Ability to develop and propose potential solutions and plans for next steps, exhibiting confidence in anticipating obstacles and the consequences of decisions in order to drive projects forward
- Working knowledge of common and effective risk prevention technology tools and processes.
- Ability to work independently, exercising good judgment under minimal supervision, maintaining effectiveness and efficiencies in their day-to-day workload
- Familiarity with the concepts of Identity and Access Management preferred.
- UiPath automation developer experience.
- Strong MS Access, Excel, and Word skills.
At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:
- 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
- Paid parental leave and family building benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, and vision insurance