CONTEXTE

 Expertise,  7 ans et plus

Métiers Fonctions : Architecture technique, Sécurité, Méthode,Architect

Spécialités technologiques : Infrastructure, Système d’exploitation

We are looking for an external Senior Cyber Security Architect consultant service with expertise in the field of Cyber Security architecture in general and Mainframe Security architecture specifically.
MISSIONS :

– Act as a Cyber Defense Security Designer for IBM Mainframe Z Series (and iSeries), the service is to maintain and improve the overall security posture of the organization’s IT infrastructure that is based on IBM Mainframe Z Series (and iSeries) technology.
– Collaborate closely with the security team and other stakeholders to identify potential security risks and develop effective remediation strategies specific to IBM Mainframe Z Series and iSeries architecture.
-Also Collaborate closely with other Cyber Defense security product specialist/teams, to work on the architecture of other Security Products/domains.
The mission consists of the following activities.
– Conduct regular security assessments of our IBM Mainframe Z Series and iSeries infrastructure and identify potential vulnerabilities that need to be addressed
– Support the distributed and entities teams with the implement and maintenance IBM Mainframe Z Series and iSeries security policies, procedures, and standards in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
– Performs periodic detailed assessments of the operating system and infrastructure components security configuration to identify security vulnerabilities and provides remediation alternatives
– Coordinate security incident response and investigation with the relevant parties in IBM Mainframe Z Series and iSeries area
– Provide IBM Mainframe Z Series and iSeries specific security guidance and support to other teams in the organization
– Support the implementation of IBM Mainframe Z Series and iSeries-specific security controls for new systems and projects
– Contribute to IBM Mainframe Z Series-specific security awareness training for employees and contractors
– Identify potential security threats for IBM Mainframe Z Series and iSeries systems and proactively recommend and take necessary actions to mitigate those risks.
– Stay up-to-date on the latest IBM Mainframe Z Series- and iSeries-specific security threats and trends and recommend new technical, administrative, or process changes to improve security posture. *
– (co) lead the product vision (5y) development of a Cyber Security product.
MISSIONS
– bringing the requirements of the Distributed/Mainframe teams, Entities, threat landscape and external regulations together in a clear plan to move ahead
– supporting IT project/products in their security risk mitigation by identifying the suitable prevention, detection and response methods
– improving the security level of the Mainframe and IBM iSeries
– Build on the 5year vision of Cyber Defense products

Expertise souhaitée

– Expertise in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or equivalent practical expertise

Certification
Relevant security certifications related to IBM Mainframe Z Series such as IBM Certified Administrator – Security z/OS, IBM Certified Specialist – z Security Technical Sales, etc., would be a plus

PROFIL

Overall Techncial expertise in the field
– Minimum of 8 years of expertise in IT security operations, specifically related to IBM Mainframe Z Series and iSeries
– Expertise with IBM Mainframe-specific security tools and technologies, such as RACF, zSecure, Syslog, CARLA, ICSF, etc
– Expertise of IBM Mainframe Z Series-specific security standards and frameworks such as z/OS Security, RACF, zSecure, etc
– Expertise with building out RACF reports in zSecure to support database authenticity
– Expertise with onboarding and decommissioning applications into RACF structures.
– Expertise of SSO, Active Directory (AD), LDAP, public key infrastructure (PKI), privileged accounts, integration of application program interface (API), implementation and support of digital certificates, Kerberos, SSL, SSH
– USS Expertise is highly desired
– Expertise of IBM Mainframe Z Series-specific network protocols, operating systems, and virtualization technologies
– Security Architecture expertise, in creating and leading the security product roadmap development
– English environment – Mandatory

Compétences

Technologies et Outils Z/OS PKI SSH LDAP Active Directory Syslog

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