Technology Architect – IBM RACF

Technology Architect – IBM RACF
Location: Onsite – Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Work Arrangement: Onsite (Monday–Friday, standard business hours)
Rate: $50.00 – $100.00 per hour
Engagement: Open to Canadian contractors
Security Requirement: Security background check required

Position Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Technology Architect (IBM RACF) to provide expert-level administration and operational support within a large, mission-critical IBM z/OS mainframe environment. This role requires deep RACF expertise, strong security and compliance knowledge, and the ability to work onsite at client’s office location.

Responsibilities
Provide expert-level administration and operational support for IBM RACF within the client’s mainframe environment.
Analyze and resolve complex RACF security issues, including access violations, improper access denials, and audit findings.
Implement SSL/TLS certificate renewals in the mainframe environment.
Participate in incident, problem, and change management activities, including CRQs, implementation planning, and root cause analysis.
Provide on-call Level 2 RACF support in a 24×7 mission-critical environment.
Support RACF-related disaster recovery, business resumption planning, and annual contingency testing.
Provide technical consultation, mentoring, and guidance to IAMP staff, ITS teams, and authorized ministry stakeholders.
Ensure delivery of complete and up-to-date RACF documentation, including procedures, standards, runbooks, and knowledge transfer artifacts.
Support and participate in knowledge transfer activities.

Skills & Experience
1. RACF Technical Expertise
15+ years of hands-on experience with IBM RACF administration in z/OS mainframe environments.
Proficiency with IBM zSecure suite for RACF auditing and automation.
2. Mainframe Systems Knowledge
Demonstrated experience supporting mainframe technology in a large-scale enterprise environment, comparable to the Government of Ontario.
10+ years of experience in complex projects involving installations, setups, migrations, and upgrades.
Strong understanding of z/OS internals, TSO/ISPF, JCL, JES2/3, and general mainframe architecture.
Experience with security maintenance utilities such as IRRUT200/IRRUT400, RLIST, and SETROPTS.
3. Security & Compliance
Demonstrated experience with regulatory compliance frameworks such as SOX, PCI DSS, and HIPAA.
Strong understanding of access control best practices and risk management.
4. Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Proven ability to translate technical security risks into clear business impact insights.

Additional Information
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How to Apply
Please send your resume to:
jim.nickolson@noramtec.com