Role overview

Qualifications

Advanced expertise in MQ on Mainframe (z/OS)
Strong hands-on experience with Broadcom Top Secret
Deep understanding of mainframe security architecture and access control models
Experience applying DevOps practices within mainframe environments

Responsibilities

Lead remediation of MQ security vulnerabilities within a mainframe environment.
Design and implement secure access control frameworks using Broadcom Top Secret.
Define and document security patterns and controls across batch processing environments, CICS transactions, user access and permissions, and third-party integrations.
Ensure remediation activities are completed within audit timelines (before the September deadline) and produce clear documentation of security configurations, standards, and patterns

Key facts

Remote from: Anywhere
Fixed term
Expert & Leadership (>10 years)
Security Analyst
English

Hard skills

Software Security IBM Mainframe Authentication Servers Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Compliance Management Risk Governance Security Patterns Digital File Management 3rd Party Systems Integration Engineering Documentation Stakeholder Communications Auditing

Other skills

Communication
Leadership Development

About the company

Blue Pearl (Pty) Ltd

Blue Pearl is a market-leading CLOUD Solutions developer with extensive knowledge and insight into the latest technologies, standardised processes, advanced technical capabilities and consulting processes available, ensuring wholistic success for our clientele. We offer professional consulting to compliment your business strategy and overall management and make it our priority to add value to any business by listening, analysing and creating a conducive solution that will empower our client. We implement a Data Analysis Process that includes inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modelling data with the end-goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions, and relevant information to support your decision-making. Your business cannot afford not to engage with us, allowing our data analysis to play a role in making your business decisions more scientific and helping your business achieve effective operation. Blue Pearl’s team of experts include BI strategists, BI analysts, Data Warehouse Architects, Data Scientists, Implementation and Development experts. With the use of BI, Analytics and Big Data, we effectively partner with our customers on their mission to achieve a competitive business advantage and real ROI from the structured information we collect.

Company details

Company size11 - 50

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Job description

This is a remote position.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a highly experienced Mainframe Security Specialist to support a South African financial services client on a short-term, high-impact engagement.

This role focuses on addressing a critical audit finding related to MQ security on mainframe systems, ensuring robust access controls and security patterns are implemented ahead of a strict remediation deadline.

The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in mainframe security, MQ environments, and Broadcom Top Secret, along with the ability to collaborate with other senior engineers and SMEs.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead remediation of MQ security vulnerabilities within a mainframe environment.
Design and implement secure access control frameworks using Broad-com Top Secret.
Define and document security patterns and controls across:
- Batch processing environments
- CICS transactions
- User access and permissions
- Third-party integrations
Collaborate with mainframe and MQ engineers/SMEs to ensure best-practice security implementation
Provide expert input on mainframe security architecture and governance
Ensure all remediation activities are completed within audit timelines (before September deadline)
Produce clear documentation of security configurations, standards, and patterns

Requirements

Required Skills:

Advanced expertise in MQ on Mainframe (z/OS)

Strong hands-on experience with Broadcom Top Secret

Deep understanding of mainframe security architecture and access control models

Experience applying DevOps practices within mainframe environments

Solid knowledge of:

CICS security
Batch job security controls
User authentication and authorization frameworks
Third-party tool security integration

Experience with audit remediation and compliance requirements

Ability to define and implement scalable security patterns and standards

Qualifications & Experience:

Minimum 10 years’ experience in mainframe environments

Proven track record in mainframe security and MQ environments

Experience working in financial services or highly regulated industries (preferred)

Demonstrated involvement in security audits and remediation initiatives

Relevant certifications in mainframe technologies or security (advantageous)

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