Mainframe Security Engineer

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Mainframe Services provides world-class capability and enablement for our core systems and infrastructure across the CBA group.

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The Platform Engineer – Mainframe Security (RACF Security Administrator) is responsible for providing business and IT stakeholders with Mainframe system access, compliant with the organisation’s information security policy, business requirements and risk appetite.

In this role you will

As a Platform Engineer – Mainframe Security (RACF Security Administrator), you'll be responsible for the administration and analysis of access control operational security procedures concerning the management and reporting of access to CBA and Bankwest’s Mainframe systems.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Implementing mainframe access control technologies using the RACF program product under the direction of the Manager Mainframe Security

• Day-to-day access control administration of the bank’s core Mainframe system, including RACF and Mainframe Encryption services.

• Access reporting and report analysis

• Liaising with other business units in the development and implementation of secure access controls

• Develop security tools (where required) and automate processes to provide customised security solutions.

• Evaluation and analysis of new systems and the implementation of access controls as required.

• Investigating, responding to, and reporting on, security incidents as directed.

• Trouble-shooting system access control issues.

• Lead the development, deployment and maintenance of security policies, procedures, standards, and strategies.

• Identifying business risks / vulnerabilities and suggesting enhancements to existing security processes.

• Maintain the integrity, efficiency, and effectiveness of the mainframe security product (RACF), using best practice security principals (ISO 17799).

• Maintain product awareness of the Security system (release knowledge, maintenance issues etc.) and ownership of the product configuration(s).

• Respond to Audit findings.

• Carry out Key Management responsibilities as Key Custodians of encryption keys

We’re interested in hearing from people who have

• At least 5 years of Mainframe security experience, with previous relevant experience in an Information Security, Risk Management, Audit, or equivalent role.

• Thorough understanding of access control principles and practices as they pertain to the key accountabilities, particularly RACF Security.

• Broad understanding of IT Security principles associated with networks, operating systems, applications, and databases with a deeper specialisation in at least two of these fields.

• Experience with SIEM logging tools such as Splunk or other observability tools.

• Good interpersonal and consultative skills.

• Advanced communication skills (listening, written and verbal)

• Working knowledge of cryptographic key management principles as they apply to credit card and debit card regulatory compliance.

• Proficient with JCL/REXX/SMF reporting.

• Experience with Digital Certificate Management.

We support our people with the flexibility to balance where work is done with at least half your time each month connecting in our office.

We also have many other flexible working options available including changing start and finish times, part-time arrangements and job share to name a few. Talk to us about how these arrangements might work for you.

If this sounds like you then apply today!  

If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest, x15ventures), you'll need to apply through Sidekick to submit a valid application. We’re keen to support you with the next step in your career.

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