Mainframe Security / Vulnerability Management Consultant – zSecure Audit, RACF, ACF2, Top Secret

SYNCREON

. Provide mainframe security and vulnerability management consulting .

Posted 9/17/2026contractRemote • New Jersey • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in mainframe security and vulnerability management, with a strong focus on zSecure Audit, RACF, ACF2, and Top Secret (TSS). Proven ability to collaborate with engineering and security teams while effectively communicating with clients and maintaining comprehensive documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

ZSecure Audit ExperienceZ/OS Mainframe SecurityRACF, ACF2, and Top Secret (TSS)REXX ProgrammingMainframe Cybersecurity Controls

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Hard Skills

ZSecure AuditZ/OS Mainframe SecurityRACFACF2Top Secret (TSS)REXXVulnerability RemediationCybersecurity ControlsIBM SyncSortICETOOL

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsClient-Facing SkillsDocumentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

ConfluenceVisio

Industry Keywords

Mainframe SecurityVulnerability ManagementCybersecurity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide mainframe security and vulnerability management consulting
Perform zSecure Audit work
Work with RACF, ACF2, and Top Secret (TSS)
Harden systems using z/OS RACF STIG
Address mainframe cybersecurity controls and vulnerability remediation
Collaborate with Mainframe Engineering and Information Security teams
Communicate with and support clients
Create and maintain documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

7–10 years of hands-on zSecure Audit experience — REQUIRED
Strong z/OS Mainframe Security experience
Hands-on experience with RACF, ACF2, and Top Secret (TSS)
Strong knowledge of REXX
Experience with IBM SyncSort and ICETOOL
Experience leveraging z/OS RACF STIG for hardening
Strong understanding of mainframe cybersecurity, security controls, and vulnerability remediation
Experience working with Mainframe Engineering and Information Security teams
Strong communication, documentation, and client-facing skills
Experience with Confluence and Visio preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employees can work remotely
Confidential handling of information according to EEO guidelines