What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mainframe Security/Tools Specialist position at NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development?
The Financial Information Services Agency has a vacancy for a Mainframe Security/Tools Specialist reporting to the Application Security Manager. The ideal candidate should have extensive hands-on experience using CA’s mainframe security software, ACF2. Candidates with equivalent experience in Top Secret or RACF are also encouraged to apply.
Substitute experience includes mainframe environments (z/OS, JES2, SMP/E, TSO, IOF, JCL, IOCP/HCD), monitoring tools (TMON, Mainview, OMEGAMON), development and automation (COBOL, REXX, JCL, PROCS, CTLCARDS), and database systems (IMS, DB2).
The selected candidate will be responsible for using ACF2 control access to TSO (ISPF), application data, and system files including JCL libraries, program libraries, etc. The ACF2 support staff updates the ACF2 rules based on authorization from end user agency security officers. Access is granted to sequential datasets, DB2 databases, IMS databases and transactions, LDAP, the CA-Scheduler and systems services (e.g. JES2). The team maintains the groups to which new users are added or removed. When an upgrade is made to the ACF2 product, they are responsible for testing its success.
ACF2 staff is on a rotating duty roster during off-hours with remote mainframe access to handle emergencies. Other areas of responsibility include documentation of product usage and procedures; installation of certificates- end-user recertification; password rests; review of access violations; reports detailing user access; rules libraries backup and restore; ongoing product education; conforming to industry standards for product use and training new staff.
Preferred Skills
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The City of New York offers a comprehensive set of benefits and programs to employees, including health insurance, pension plan, Deferred Compensation Plan (with 457, 401K and Roth IRA options), pre-tax Commuter Benefit program, pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts programs and more. Additional benefits such as prescription drug coverage, dental benefits, vision care benefits and more are also available through District Council 37 – Local 2627, the union that represents employees in this title.
To Apply
Applicants may visit the Jobs NYC website: www.nyc.gov/jobs and apply to Job ID: 705620. While all complete applications will be given consideration, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Hours/Shift
35 hours Weekly/Day.
Work Location
5 Manhattan West, NY, NY
IT SECURITY SPECIALIST - 95622
Minimum Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to projects and policies required by the particular position; or,
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Substitute experience includes mainframe environments (z/OS, JES2, SMP/E, TSO, IOF, JCL, IOCP/HCD), monitoring tools (TMON, Mainview, OMEGAMON), development and automation (COBOL, REXX, JCL, PROCS, CTLCARDS), and database systems (IMS, DB2).
The selected candidate will be responsible for using ACF2 control access to TSO (ISPF), application data, and system files including JCL libraries, program libraries, etc. The ACF2 support staff updates the ACF2 rules based on authorization from end user agency security officers. Access is granted to sequential datasets, DB2 databases, IMS databases and transactions, LDAP, the CA-Scheduler and systems services (e.g. JES2). The team maintains the groups to which new users are added or removed. When an upgrade is made to the ACF2 product, they are responsible for testing its success.
ACF2 staff is on a rotating duty roster during off-hours with remote mainframe access to handle emergencies. Other areas of responsibility include documentation of product usage and procedures; installation of certificates- end-user recertification; password rests; review of access violations; reports detailing user access; rules libraries backup and restore; ongoing product education; conforming to industry standards for product use and training new staff.
Preferred Skills
- Experience using ACF2 to create security profiles, establish user-IDs, and reset passwords
- Experience with Top Secret or RACF
- In-depth understanding of information security policies, practices, regulatory, and industry compliance issues
- Experience in responding to audit and investigatory requests securely, promptly, and accurately
- Experience maintaining SSL certificates
- Knowledge of role-based security models and enterprise-wide security administration
- Experience working with z/OS, JES2, SMP/E, TSO, IOF, JCL, IOCP/HCD
- Experience using monitoring tools such as TMON, Mainview, OMEGAMON
- Experience with COBOL, REXX, JCL, PROCS, and CTLCARDS
- Experience with IMS and DB2
- Familiarity with file transfer protocols such as FTPS and Connect:Direct
- Experience with Rational Tools (ClearQuest and ClearCase)
- Knowledge of CA Scheduler, Workload Automation dSeries, or similar tools
- Familiarity with PeopleSoft PeopleTools
- Strong troubleshooting experience in a production environment
- Hands-on experience with enterprise-wide projects in large-scale financial/government environments
- Strong understanding of standard SDLC methodologies
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written), interpersonal skills, and organizational skills
- Ability to adapt to changing workloads and evolving security requirements
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving for troubleshooting security and system issues
P-444
The City of New York offers a comprehensive set of benefits and programs to employees, including health insurance, pension plan, Deferred Compensation Plan (with 457, 401K and Roth IRA options), pre-tax Commuter Benefit program, pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts programs and more. Additional benefits such as prescription drug coverage, dental benefits, vision care benefits and more are also available through District Council 37 – Local 2627, the union that represents employees in this title.
To Apply
Applicants may visit the Jobs NYC website: www.nyc.gov/jobs and apply to Job ID: 705620. While all complete applications will be given consideration, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Hours/Shift
35 hours Weekly/Day.
Work Location
5 Manhattan West, NY, NY
IT SECURITY SPECIALIST - 95622
Minimum Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to projects and policies required by the particular position; or,
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Salary : $100,000 - $111,000
