Identity and Access Management (IAM) Security Administration Specialist (RACF exp. strongly-preferred)
Job Description:
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.
We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
Position Summary:
Global Information Security (GIS) is responsible for protecting bank information systems, confidential and proprietary data, and customer information. GIS develops the bank’s Information Security strategy and policy, manages the Information Security program, identifies and addresses vulnerabilities and operates a global security operations center that monitors, detects and responds to cybersecurity incidents. Within GIS, Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a security discipline that enables the right individuals to access the right resources at the right times and in the right context. IAM addresses the mission-critical need to ensure appropriate access to the resources across increasingly heterogeneous technology environments, and to meet increasingly rigorous compliance requirements.
What you can expect in Identity & Access Management:
In today’s highly connected world, managing and securing the identity of users is essential to the safety and success of our workforce. The Identity & Access Management (IAM) team works within Global Information Services (GIS) and in close participation with all other LOB teams as well as second and third line of defense partners. This role is highly visible and requires frequent interaction with senior management and key stakeholders.
Are you passionate about the latest IT technologies and thrive in a fast-paced international environment? In a typical day, you may work with other team members on the book of work, operational concerns, or risk items. You will help overcome obstacles and maintain good relationships with key stakeholders across the bank to ensure timely and effective delivery. We offer you the opportunity to collaborate with passionate competent people, experts in their field. We thrive on being challenged and everything we do is anchored in managing risk for the bank.
Responsibilities:
Administer and maintain RACF security profiles for users, groups, datasets and general resources
Implement, review, and update RACF rules to align with security policies and compliance requirements
Analyze and troubleshoot security incidents and access issues, including 24/7 on-call support on a rotating basis
Provide support during mainframe upgrades, migrations, and disaster recovery tests
Develop and maintain process and procedural documentation
Identify opportunities for process automation or improvement and design/develop/deploy solutions
Work closely with internal/external audit and compliance teams to ensure adherence to IAM standards.
Required Qualifications:
3+ years of experience in mainframe security administration/engineering in a RACF environment
3+ years of relevant IAM experience
Working knowledge of the z/OS mainframe environment
Experience with:
Add-on security managers (zSecure/Vanguard)
TSO/ISPF
JCL, CARLa, and/or REXX
USS Security
Utilizing AI for process improvement/automation
Excel
ServiceNow
Desired Qualifications:
Excellent communication skills
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work collaboratively with other team members and partners in a fast-paced/high-volume environment.
This job will be open and accepting applications for a minimum of seven days from the date it was posted
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)Hours Per Week:
40Pay Transparency details
US - CO - Denver - 1144 15th St - Denver Gis (CO9926), US - DC - Washington - 1800 K St NW - 1800 K Street NW (DC1842), US - IL - Chicago - 540 W Madison St - Bank Of America Plaza (IL4540), US - MA - Boston - 100 Federal St - 100 Federal St Lp (MA5100)Pay and benefits informationPay range$78,200.00 - $136,300.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.Discretionary incentive eligibleThis role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.BenefitsThis role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.Skills Required
- 3+ years of experience in mainframe security administration/engineering in a RACF environment
- 3+ years of relevant IAM experience
- Working knowledge of the z/OS mainframe environment
- RACF security administration (profiles for users, groups, datasets, resources)
- Experience with add-on security managers (zSecure)
- Experience with Vanguard
- TSO
- ISPF
- JCL
- CARLa
- REXX
- USS Security
- Utilizing AI for process improvement/automation
- Excel
- ServiceNow
- Ability to provide 24/7 on-call support on a rotating basis
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced/high-volume environment
Bank of America Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Bank of America and has not been reviewed or approved by Bank of America.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, virtual care via Teladoc, wellness programs, and specialized support for cancer and menopause. Wellness credits and an always‑on EAP with in‑person sessions add to the depth of care.
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Parental & Family Support — New parents can access up to 26 weeks of leave, including 16 weeks fully paid for eligible teammates, alongside back‑up child and adult care. Family‑building resources and reimbursements (e.g., fertility, adoption, surrogacy) and a dedicated Life Event Services team extend support across life stages.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Broad‑based equity through the Sharing Success program, including $1B in stock to nearly all non‑executive employees in January 2026, is intended to foster an ownership mindset. Stock awards (including RSUs) are a recurring component that aligns employees’ interests with shareholders.
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What We Do
We make financial lives better for our clients and our communities through the power of every connection. Our employees are at the heart of this purpose, and are key to driving responsible growth. Every day, across the globe, our employees bring a commitment to our purpose and to driving responsible growth by living our values: deliver together, act responsibly, realize the power of our people and trust the team. A key aspect of driving responsible growth is doing so in a sustainable manner, a critical pillar of which is being a great place to work for our teammates.
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