What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mainframe Top Secret Security Administrator position at The Evolvers Group?
Job Details
We are seeking a senior-level Mainframe Top Secret (TSS) Security Administrator to serve as a subject-matter expert supporting legacy mainframe systems and the Mainframe Transformation Team. This role is responsible for maintaining data security, regulatory compliance, and operational stability of the agency’s mainframe environment.
- The position involves hands-on administration of Top Secret Security (TSS) and z/OS, including user access management, certificate and TLS configuration, system monitoring, and coordination with operations, networking, and application support teams within the State’s Consolidated Data Center Services (DCS).
- All work products are considered works made for hire, and candidates must pass Texas-authorized criminal background checks.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the SME for Mainframe Top Secret Security Administration
- Perform advanced z/OS systems administration and security configuration
- Manage user access control, certificates, TLS/SSL, RSA keys, SFTP/FTPS
- Support mainframe configuration, break/fix issues, and daily operations
- Monitor system performance, security events, and compliance
- Support mainframe job scheduling, production control, and ISV tools
- Coordinate with Network, Customer Support, and Application Development teams
- Assist with root cause analysis and audit readiness
- Support legacy systems and mainframe modernization efforts
CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements: | ||
Years | Required/Preferred | Experience |
8 | Required | Hands-On Experience with TSS (Top Secret Security) |
5 | Required | Hands-On Experience with z/OS Administration |
5 | Required | Experience with JES2, z/OS Unix System Services (OMVS), Storage Management Subsystem (SMS) |
3 | Required | Experience with TLS configuration (certificates, SSL – RSA Keys, SFTP, FTPS) |
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) |
3 | Preferred | Working knowledge of each of the following: • z/OS-centric automated job scheduling and management software (JOBTRAC) • Terminal Emulator Software (BLUEZONE) • VTAM Session Manager Software (VTAM/SWITCH) |
3 | Preferred | Working knowledge of each of the following: • SMP/E (System Modification Program/Extended) • RMF (Resource Measurement Facility) • SMF (System Management Facility) • WLM (Workload Management) |
3 | Preferred | Working knowledge of each of the following: • JCL (Job Control Language) • GRS (Global Resource Serialization) • VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method) • TSO (Time Sharing Option) |
2 | Preferred | Experience with REXX |