Mainframe MQ Security SME
We are seeking a highly experienced Mainframe MQ Security SME to support a critical remediation project for a leading client environment. The successful candidate will provide specialist expertise in IBM MQ on Mainframe environments, with a strong focus on Broadcom Top Secret (TSS) security administration and audit remediation.
This role is project-based and requires an experienced subject matter expert with deep technical knowledge and hands-on experience in securing MQ Mainframe environments.
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Key Responsibilities- Assist with MQ Mainframe security remediation activities relating to current audit findings.
- Analyse and isolate security patterns for:
- Batch environments.
- CICS environments.
- User access management.
- Third-party tool integrations.
- Collaborate with engineering teams and MQ Mainframe SMEs to implement secure access controls and best practices.
- Support the implementation of security improvements ahead of the project deadline.
- Provide technical guidance and recommendations aligned with enterprise security standards and Zero-Trust principles.
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Contract Details- Contract / project-based opportunity.
- Immediate availability preferred.
- Deadline-driven environment with remediation completion required before September.
- Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in Mainframe environments.
- Proven applied experience with IBM MQ on z/OS.
- Strong expertise in Broadcom / CA Top Secret (TSS) administration and security management.
- Extensive experience working within enterprise Mainframe security environments.
- Ability to troubleshoot and remediate MQ security-related audit findings.
- Strong understanding of DevOps principles within Mainframe environments.
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Technical Skill Matrix
Category
Required Skillset / Tools
Messaging Infrastructure
IBM MQ for z/OS, Channel Initiator (CHINIT), Sysplex Shared Queues
Mainframe Security
Broadcom / CA Top Secret (TSS) Administration, ACID Management
Protocols Cryptography
TLS/SSL Handshakes, Digital Certificates, Mainframe Keyrings
Diagnostics Tools
TSSUTIL, TSSTRACK, SDSF, TSO/ISPF, JCL
Methodologies
Mainframe Modernisation, Zero-Trust Architecture, DevOps-to-Mainframe
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Preferred Experience- Experience within large enterprise or banking environments.
- Previous involvement in audit remediation and security compliance initiatives.
- Ability to engage effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.