Job Description
Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.
Job Title: Top Secret SME (Mainframe Security / Application Support)
Location(s): Chicago, IL
(Remote)
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Security & Application Support Engineer to provide enterprise-level support for CA Top Secret (TSS) security administration and Natural/COBOL applications. The ideal candidate will have strong IBM z/OS mainframe experience, a background in mainframe security administration, and experience supporting production environments in a ticket-driven support model.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer and support CA Top Secret (TSS) security across enterprise mainframe environments.
- Process user access requests, including account creation, modification, and removal.
- Troubleshoot access, authentication, and authorization issues.
- Support Natural and COBOL applications, including incident resolution, production support, maintenance, and minor enhancements.
- Manage incident, request, and service task queues while meeting defined SLAs.
- Support general IBM z/OS mainframe operations, including production issues and batch processing.
- Assist with audit requests, access reviews, and compliance activities.
- Ensure application access complies with enterprise security policies and CA Top Secret controls.
- Support enterprise key rotation activities performed twice annually.
- Manage mainframe certificate renewals.
- Support started task account administration.
- Monitor and support batch processing and job scheduling using CA7.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to resolve production issues.
Required Qualifications
- Strong hands-on experience administering CA Top Secret (TSS).
- Experience with IBM z/OS mainframe environments.
- Experience supporting Natural and COBOL applications.
- Background in mainframe security administration.
- Experience working in a ticket-driven production support environment.
- Knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM) concepts and access provisioning.
- Experience with JCL (Job Control Language).
- Experience with CA7 batch scheduling and job management.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with RACF and/or ACF2.
- Experience with IAM platforms such as SailPoint, NetIQ, or similar solutions.
- Experience supporting audit, compliance, and access governance activities.
- Experience working in large enterprise production environments.
Nice to Have
- Salesforce (SFDC) experience.
- Knowledge of enterprise security governance and regulatory compliance.
Location
- United States or Canada (U.S. preferred).
Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Chicago, IL (Remote) |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Website | http://www.ampcus.com |
About Company
Ampcus Inc is a global technology and business consulting firm specializing in Digital Transforrmation, Big Data, Analytics, Cyber Security, Testing, IV&V, Infrastructure Management and Enterprise Solutions. Ampcus Inc is an SBA 8(a) certified Women and Minority Owned global Provider of broad range of consulting Services. From strategy to execution, our disciplined yet flexible approach starts and ends with our clients. By listening hard and working harder, their goals become our goals. We are an ISO 9000, ISO 20000, ISO 27000 and CMMi Level certified company.
Ampcus consultants have significant business, engineering and technology experience. Our consultants have over 20 years of business experience and an average of over 10 years of engineering and technology experience. This means that the project teams understand how systems work and how the technology impacts the business processes of organizations.
We believe that success of an engagement is determined by strong project management, clear communication and mutual commitment working collaboratively. Our methodology begins by listening to the customer needs, then working with their teams to gain a clear understanding of the requirements, while providing a knowledge transfer of best practices for the organization. As a recognized leader providing customized software services, management and engineering solutions to companies around the world, our ability to deliver is a "granted" that makes companies put their trust in us to answer their day-to-day business challenges and put them on a path for greater success. We are the choice for our clients because we look at our clients business from a growth perspective.
Industry: Information Technology and Services
Specialties: Digital Transformation, Big Data and Analytics, Infrastructure Management Services, Testing and IV&V, Cyber Security, Active Directory and E-mail Infrastructure, Project Management, Training, and ERP, CRM. EAI, BI