Senior Specialist, Information Security (Remote)

Information Security Engineer Mainframe- (Remote)

Our Team

Technology Services Group (TSG) powers BNY Mellon by providing scale, capacity, and capability to deliver the critical technology required to operate the global financial services markets.

TSG is defined by three core values:

• Creative innovators, delivering excellence and simplicity
• Always doing the right thing for the bank, colleagues, and clients
• Fostering a collaborative, diverse and inclusive environment, where we challenge each other to execute as one TSG team

As part of TSG, the Architecture & Engineering team

• Defines enterprise technology and engineering principles and best practices.
• Develops next-generation engineering solutions focused on Resiliency and Innovation.
• Engineers and integrates the critical systems and platforms used across the Bank and with external Clients.

Role:

The Information Security Engineer (Mainframe) designs and at a high level maintains the ACF2 and RACF environments that runs on the IBM Mainframe. Having adequate support for Mainframe security at a time when more and more emphasis is being placed on heightened security and monitoring and reports on security events. This role will provide third level support to resolve Security Administrator issues. This role will interface with many different areas of BNY Mellon to design Mainframe security solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the IBM Mainframe ACF2 and RACF security environment engineering functions.
• Support of third-party vendor software utilities and packages as well as in-house developed solutions that are used to manage the security environments.
• Interaction with auditors and provide information required to complete auditing tasks.
• Consults on a senior level and provides professional support for major components of the company's information security infrastructure.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of security architecture, standards, procedures, and guidelines for multiple platforms in diverse system environments.
• Consults with the business and operational infrastructure personnel regarding new and existing technologies.
• Recommends new security tools to management and reports and provides guidance and expertise in their implementation.
• Reviews and analyzes highly complex data and information to provide insights, conclusions and actionable recommendations.
• Defines, implements, and applies area-wide security and/or COB policies and standards by leveraging in-depth knowledge of globally accepted information security and/or COB principles.
• Addresses high risk security concerns or incidents. Recommends course of action to mitigate risk and ensures that appropriate standards are established and published.
• Contributes to the achievement of area objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience is required, advanced degree is preferred.
• Eight to ten (8-10) years of experience in information security or related technology experience is required.
• Experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus.
• Candidate should be proficient with aspects of the z/OS operating system such as JCL, TSO, VSAM, etc.
• Strong hands-on experience ACF2 (mandatory).
• Experience with the engineering and system programming functions of ACF2, RACF and/or Top Secret.
• Extensive knowledge of both ACF2, RACF and/or Top-Secret security systems. This would include both administrative functions and system internals.
• Knowledge of other products used to support Mainframe security such as zSecure, EFT/A ESR-F and others.
• Working knowledge of Mainframe subsystems such as MQ, DB2, CICS, and IMS with a focus on the security requirements of each.
• Working knowledge of Mainframe pervasive encryption solutions is a plus.
• Candidate must have strong written and oral communication skills and will often be a direct liaison with other IS Development and Infrastructure teams.
• Support audit activities and be able to respond to requests from Auditors, Application Developers, and End Users in a timely fashion.

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. Our ambition is to build the best global team - one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve - and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals With Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

Our ambition is to build the best global team - one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve - and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.