# Mainframe Security SME

**Company:** [WaveStrong, Inc.](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/ftJuRKVYxfsgL9hEvF2MYq.md)
**Location:** Remote
**Workplace:** remote
**Employment type:** Contract

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## Description

Exciting Mainframe Security SME, 12 months, contract opportunity.

## Requirements

Seeking a Mainframe Security SME to support:

Project: Migration from Broadcom ACF2 to RACF.

-   Lead the end-to-end migration from ACF2 to RACF, including planning, design, testing, cutover, and stabilization.
-   Develop and maintain the migration roadmap, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies.
-   Conduct detailed analysis of existing ACF2 rules, resource definitions, and access models to map them to RACF equivalents.
-   Build automated or semi-automated processes to streamline conversion and validation.

Technical Engineering & Architecture

-   Design RACF class structures, grouping, profiles, and naming standards aligned with enterprise security policies.
-   Implement RACF administration best practices, including role-based access, dataset protection, digital certificates, and password/ MFA integration.
-   Configure and optimize z/OS security components such as ICSF, PKI, SAF exits, and SMF logging.
-   Develop scripts, tools, and utilities to support RACF administration and reporting.

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

-   Ensure RACF implementation aligns with regulatory requirements (SOX, PCI, HIPAA, etc.).
-   Partner with audit teams to provide evidence, reporting, and remediation guidance.
-   Establish RACF operational procedures, access request workflows, and ongoing governance models.