Senior RACF Security Migration Specialist (TSS/ACF2 to RACF)

CTG is seeking to fill a Senior RACF Security Migration Specialist (TSS/ACF2 to RACF) position for our client.

Location: Remote

Duration: Ongoing Contract

Duties:

• Analyze the client’s existing mainframe security environment using TSS or ACF2 and develop a comprehensive migration strategy aligned with business and technical requirements.

• Conduct security assessments, vulnerability analysis, and compliance reviews to identify gaps, risks, and potential migration challenges.

• Develop and maintain detailed migration project plans covering Planning, Conversion, Implementation, and Cutover phases.

• Lead and execute complex migrations from TSS or ACF2 to RACF while minimizing downtime and impact to production environments.

• Configure, implement, and integrate RACF within IBM z/OS environments based on security, compliance, and application requirements.

• Install, configure, validate, and migrate RACF profiles, rules, permissions, and access controls to replace existing TSS or ACF2 security configurations.

• Utilize IBM zSecure and other RACF utilities to analyze security environments, automate RACF command generation, and streamline migration activities.

• Collaborate with system programmers, network engineers, application owners, and other technical teams to ensure successful RACF integration.

• Troubleshoot migration issues and provide post-migration support, tuning, and validation.

• Develop and deliver training sessions and workshops covering RACF administration, security management, and mainframe security best practices.

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for RACF and provide technical guidance on IBM z/OS security architecture, administration, migration, and compliance.

• Evaluate opportunities to leverage AI technologies for RACF security monitoring, analysis, automation, and operational efficiency.

• Document migration procedures, security configurations, technical decisions, and operational processes.

• Support knowledge transfer and development of client and internal technical teams.

Skills:

• Expert-level knowledge of IBM RACF and z/OS security.

• Strong hands-on experience with TSS and/or ACF2 and migrations to RACF.

• Proficiency with RACF profiles, access controls, resource classes, permissions, and security administration.

• Experience with IBM zSecure and RACF security utilities.

• Strong understanding of z/OS system architecture and mainframe security concepts.

• Knowledge of security assessments, vulnerability analysis, compliance requirements, and access governance.

• Experience developing migration strategies, conversion plans, implementation procedures, and cutover plans.

• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Foundational knowledge of PL/I, Assembler, REXX, and Java.

• Interest in artificial intelligence and its potential application to mainframe security monitoring and automation.

• Excellent documentation, communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.

Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in IBM z/OS mainframe security, with significant hands-on RACF experience.

• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting complex migrations from CA Top Secret (TSS) and/or CA ACF2 to IBM RACF.

• Experience performing security assessments and analyzing existing TSS/ACF2 environments prior to migration.

• Proven ability to develop and execute end-to-end security migration strategies and project plans.

• Experience configuring RACF and integrating security controls with mainframe applications, databases, system software, and infrastructure.

• Experience using zSecure and other IBM RACF tools to automate and validate migration activities.

• Experience providing post-migration support, troubleshooting, optimization, and knowledge transfer.

• Experience working directly with clients and cross-functional technical teams in a consulting or project-based environment.

• Ability to work independently while managing multiple migration activities and priorities.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent technical experience in IBM mainframe security may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.

To Apply:

To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $115.00 to $135.00/hour. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered.

CTG, a Cegeka company, delivers IT and business solutions that enhance clients’ digital agility, empowering them to seize new opportunities and overcome any challenge. Backed by more than 60 years’ experience and a commitment to being a reliable, results-driven partner, we work shoulder to shoulder with clients to shape digital together. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. With more than 9,000 team members in over 15 countries, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver innovative solutions. We operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries.

Together, we shape what’s next—working shoulder to shoulder to deliver impactful solutions for our clients and society. Our culture is built by the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. At CTG, you’ll find a workplace where you are encouraged to grow, supported in your ambitions, and empowered to shape your own career journey. For more information, visit www.ctg.com.

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.