RACF/ACF2 Security Administrator - Remote

Basic Information

Country:

United Kingdom

State:

NA

Date Published:

13-May-2025

Job ID:

44745

Travel:

You may occasionally be required to travel for business

Secondary locations:

CAN Office at Home This role can be based remotely in United Kingdom  Looking for details about our benefits? You can learn more about them by clicking HERE

Description and Requirements

CareerArc Code

CA-BS #LI-BS1 Remote: #LI-Remote

"At BMC trust is not just a word - it's a way of life!" 

We are an award-winning, equal opportunity, culturally diverse, fun place to be. Giving back to the community drives us to be better every single day. Our work environment allows you to balance your priorities, because we know you will bring your best every day. We will champion your wins and shout them from the rooftops. Your peers will inspire, drive, support you, and make you laugh out loud!  

We help our customers free up time and space to become an Autonomous Digital Enterprise that conquers the opportunities ahead - and are relentless in the pursuit of innovation!  The IZOT product line includes BMC’s Intelligent Z Optimization & Transformation products, which help the world’s largest companies to monitor and manage their mainframe systems. The modernization of mainframe is the beating heart of our product line, and we achieve this goal by developing products that improve the developer experience, the mainframe integration, the speed of application development, the quality of the code and the applications’ security, while reducing operational costs and risks. We acquired several companies along the way, and we continue to grow, innovate, and perfect our solutions on an ongoing basis.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Security Administrator with deep expertise in RACF, ACF2, and Top Secret from both a systems programming and security administration perspective. The ideal candidate will be proficient in installing, customizing, and administering these security products, as well as possessing a strong understanding of security architecture and methodologies.

Here is how, through this exciting role, YOU will contribute to BMC's and your own success:

• Install, configure, and customize RACF, ACF2, and Top Secret for secure and efficient systems operation.
• Administer and maintain these products, ensuring security best practices are followed.
• Provide technical expertise in mainframe security administration across multiple security products.
• Design, implement, and oversee security architecture to ensure robust system protection.
• Identify and resolve security vulnerabilities, maintaining system integrity and compliance with organizational security policies.
• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess and improve security across all platforms.
• Utilize security tools and technologies to monitor, analyze, and respond to security events.
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices.
• Develop in-house security maintenance processes or exploit vendor supplied utilities.

To ensure you’re set up for success, you will bring the following skillset & experience:

• In-depth knowledge of RACF, ACF2, and Top Secret
• Strong zOS knowledge
• Proficient in a coding language (ASM, REXX, SAS, or Python)
• CISSP preferred but not required
• Knowledge of ticketing system (Jira, Remedy, or Service-Now)
• Excellent oral & written communication skills

#LI-Remote 

Our commitment to you! 

 

BMC’s culture is built around its people. We have 6000+ brilliant minds working together across the globe. You won’t be known just by your employee number, but for your true authentic self. BMC lets you be YOU! 

 

If after reading the above, You’re unsure if you meet the qualifications of this role but are deeply excited about BMC and this team, we still encourage you to apply! We want to attract talents from diverse backgrounds and experience to ensure we face the world together with the best ideas! 

 

BMC is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, age, sex, creed, color, religion, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender,  gender expression,  gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, disabled veteran or status as a protected veteran.  If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, visit the accommodation request page.

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BMC Software maintains a strict policy of not requesting any form of payment in exchange for employment opportunities, upholding a fair and ethical hiring process.
The annual base salary range represents the low and high end of the BMC salary range for this position. Actual salaries depend on a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training, licensure, and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. 
The range listed is just one component of BMC's employee compensation package. Other rewards may include a variable plan and country specific benefits.
At BMC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at /near the top of the range. A reasonable estimate of the current range is £ 51,825 - £ 86,375

Min salary

51,825

Mid point salary

69,100

Max salary

86,375