Information Security Engineer - Mainframe - Software Guidance & Assistance

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an Information Security Engineer for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Banking clients in San Francisco, CA .

Responsibilities :

• Lead or participate in computer security incident response activities for complex events.
• Conduct investigations of technical security incidents to identify causes, mitigate issues, and recommend future solutions. Design, document, test, maintain, and provide resolution recommendations to issues related to networking, cryptography, cloud, authentication, directory services, email, internet, applications, and endpoint security.
• Function as a security consultant for internal clients to ensure compliance with information, security, and standards. Review and correct security logs.
• Utilize skillset and industry knowledge to implement best practices for information security issues such as integrity, confidentiality, risk management, threat identification, modeling, monitoring, incident response, access management, and business continuity.
• Identify vulnerabilities and issues, perform risk assessments, and evaluate remediation alternatives while collaborating with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve.
• Develop mainframe security solutions leveraging RACF, REXX, zSecure, CARLa and other tools

Required Skills:

• 5+ years of Information Security Engineering experience or equivalent and relevant experience through the following: work experience, training, military experience, or education.
• 5+ years of mainframe security risk assessment and remediation experience using native z/OS 2.1 and above
• 5+ years of hands-on Resource Access Control Facility (RACF) and experience issuing (RACF) commands along with performing diagnosis
• 5+ years experience with at least current and supported version (z/OS 2.1 and above)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Technical Skills Required:

• RACF, REXX, zSecure, CARLa, and similar tools.
• z/OS 2.1 and above

Preferred Skills:

• 5+ years of JCL (Job Language Control
• 5+ years of TSO (Time Sharing Options)
• 5+ years REXX and Carla
• zSecure
• Advanced information security technical skills and understanding of information security practices and plicy

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.