Remote Mainframe CA-Top Secret (TSS) SME, 3 plus months, contract opportunity.
Requirements
TSS Skills required
- Extensive z/OS Top Secret System Security knowledge (i.e. Global Security Settings, SSL and Digital Certificate, risk assessment, business continuity/DR, etc.),
- 3 plus years with hands on Top Secret support (Skill Level 3-4 on a 0-4 scale) (this does NOT include UserID Administration support).
- Knowledge of generally excepted security standards: HIPPA, PCI, DISA STIGS, and NIST requirements to provide guidance to z/OS System Support teams, Business Controls and the customer,
- In-depth knowledge of various system and sub-system products: used to evaluate and implement Software/Application security (i.e.: z/OS, CICS, DB2, IMS, MQSeries, Omegamon, JES2, CA7/OPC, CA1/RMM, etc.),
- z/OS System and Sub-System knowledge (i.e.: JCL, SDSF, JES2/3, FTP,). Must be able to create/update/run Jobs in support of security changes and monitoring,
- Broad data analysis and report writing skills - Tools: RACFRW, ETF/A, zSecure, VRA, JCL, SAS, etc. Coding skills: REXX, Clist, CARLa,
- Robust Problem Determination and Problem Resolution skills - understands the steps required to investigate the core issue and determine a secure resolution,
- Experience with managing (open/close) Problem and Change tickets within the variety of IPC tools,
- Above average Oral/Written Communication skills - Is able to consult on and present security concepts to management and clients,
- Working knowledge of MS-Word, MS-Excel, and terminal emulators (i.e.: Attachment, TN3270, Reflections)
- Self-Starter that requires minimal oversight - Able to multitask, set priorities, and lead projects and meetings,
- NICE TO HAVE: MVS system support / programming skills and UserID Administration type skills.
What We Do
Founded in 2001 in the consulting practice of Risk Management and Information Security and now grown to proudly serve over 500 companies worldwide and some of the most notable names in a variety of industries. Now WaveStrong focuses on consulting services coupled with industry leading partners and products that include IBM Global Services, Trustwave, Symantec, HCL Technologies. The goal is to focus on customer outcomes developing and implementing the RIGHT balance of services and solutions to help our customers. WaveStrong serves the US and Canada from its staff located throughout the US.
Our solution consultants help CIO's, CISO's, and IT Directors implement information security controls. Our AIM is to be one of our customer's most trusted resources when it comes to information, data, and cybersecurity.
At WaveStrong, we not only secure our customer's data and information, we also provide smart solutions and effective strategies to help our customers establish strong cybersecurity, to help identify and deal with risks and threats to their business, and to know and use the right tools so we can better protect their business from further and newer cyber threats. We are known for our sensible approach to risk management, data protection solutions, and project management.
