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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs.

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<p><strong>Cloud Security Analyst<br>Contract-to-hire </strong><br>$50-52/hour <br>100% Remote </p><p>Seeking a security professional to support cloud security operations, monitoring, and compliance across enterprise infrastructure environments. This role will focus on identifying risks, improving cloud security posture, and supporting security initiatives across modern cloud platforms.</p><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Monitor and support cloud security operations and access controls<li>Identify vulnerabilities, security risks, and misconfigurations across cloud environments<li>Assist with incident response, threat monitoring, and remediation efforts<li>Support security policies, compliance initiatives, and governance standards<li>Partner with infrastructure and engineering teams to improve cloud security practices<li>Maintain documentation, reporting, and security audit support</ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>3+ years of experience in cloud security, cybersecurity, or infrastructure security<li>Experience with cloud platforms, identity management, and security monitoring tools<li>Understanding of security frameworks, compliance standards, and risk management<li>Knowledge of networking, access controls, and cloud security best practices<li>Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills</ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><ul><li>Hybrid work environment<li>Opportunity to support enterprise cloud modernization and security initiatives</ul>Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.<div class="notice"><p>Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.</p></div><div class="notice"><h3>EEO Notice </h3><p>Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.</p><p>Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact <a href="mailto:HR@vaco.com">HR@vaco.com</a> .</p><p>Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/poster" target="_blank" rel="noopener">workplace discrimination is illegal</a>. </p><p>By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.</p></div><div class="notice"><h3>Privacy Notice</h3><p>Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. </p><ul> <li>California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees <a href="https://www.vaco.com/privacy/#ccpa" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</li> <li>Virginia residents may access our state specific policies <a href="https://www.vaco.com/privacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</li> <li>Residents of all other states may access our policies <a href="https://www.vaco.com/privacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. </li> <li>Canadian residents may access our policies in English <a href="https://www.vaco.com/privacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a> and in French <a href="https://www.vaco.com/privacy-policy-fr/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</li> <li>Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies <a href="https://www.vaco.com/privacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</li></ul></div><div class="notice"><h3>Pay Transparency Notice</h3><p> Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:</p><ul> <li>the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;</li> <li>licensure and certification requirements;</li> <li>office location and other geographic considerations;</li> <li>other business and organizational needs.</li></ul><p>With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.</p></div>

Vaco provides expert consulting, permanent placement, executive search and strategic stafﬁng for companies around the world, in the areas of accounting, ﬁnance, technology, healthcare, operations, administration and more. As a premier talent solutions ﬁrm, Vaco connects people to their dream jobs and helps leading companies ﬁnd talent to grow their business. Since its founding in 2002, Vaco has grown to more than 35 ofﬁces across the globe, 700+ employees, more than 3,000 consultants and $450M in revenue. Vaco has been named to Inc. magazine’s list of the fastest-growing private companies for past 11 years and is dedicated to developing long-term relationships, life-long careers and creative client solutions.

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You'll play a key role in planning, migrating, and validating security definitions that protect critical mainframe assets - collaborating with system administrators, application owners, and security teams to ensure a smooth, compliant, and secure transition. About the Role: We're looking for an experienced Mainframe Security Engineer to support a large-scale migration from CA-ACF2 and RC/Secure to IBM Security Server (RACF).

Kforce's client is seeking a Mainframe Security Engineer for a Remote or Hybrid (U.S.-based) role. This role will be Long-Term Contract or Full-Time.

About the Role:
We're looking for an experienced Mainframe Security Engineer to support a large-scale migration from CA-ACF2 and RC/Secure to IBM Security Server (RACF). This is a high-impact modernization initiative that enhances enterprise security and access management across IBM Z environments. You'll play a key role in planning, migrating, and validating security definitions that protect critical mainframe assets - collaborating with system administrators, application owners, and security teams to ensure a smooth, compliant, and secure transition.

What You'll Do:
<ul><li> Lead the migration of CA-ACF2 and RC/Secure for DB2 to IBM Security Server (RACF)</li><li> Migrate and validate security definitions for user/system IDs, datasets, and subsystems (CICS, IMS, DB2)</li><li> Work with teams to export and convert ACF2 security databases at designated cutover points</li><li> Implement and test password propagation solutions to maintain user credentials during migration</li><li> Collaborate across system, network, and application teams to test, document, and promote RACF-based access control</li><li> Execute migration on a sysplex-by-sysplex basis, ensuring minimal disruption to production systems</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li> 5+ years of experience with mainframe security administration on z/OS</li><li> Hands-on expertise with CA-ACF2 and/or RACF (IBM Security Server)</li><li> Strong knowledge of z/OS, CICS, IMS, and DB2 subsystems</li><li> Understanding of security database migration, access control, and password management</li><li> Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills in large, complex mainframe environments</li></ul>
Preferred Skills:
<ul><li> Prior experience executing ACF2-to-RACF migrations or similar z/OS security conversions</li><li> Familiarity with CA-RC/Secure, IMS interfaces, or other IBM Z security tools</li><li> Knowledge of compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX, PCI, or NIST) within mainframe contexts</li><li> Ability to script or automate security administration tasks (REXX, CLIST, or Python on z/OS)</li></ul>
Why Join Us:
<ul><li> Contribute to a strategic IBM Z security modernization program impacting thousands of enterprise users</li><li> Work with leading-edge IBM technologies in a large-scale transformation environment</li><li> Collaborate with cross-functional mainframe experts across engineering, operations, and DevSecOps</li><li> Competitive compensation, growth potential, and long-term project stability</li></ul><br/><div><p>
 The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
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 We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave. 
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 Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless 
 and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. 
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 This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
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 Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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