Anticipated End Date:

2026-02-25

Position Title:

Senior RACF Security Administrator

Job Description:

Senior RACF Security Administrator

Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2  days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

The Senior RACF Security Administrator functions as SME and leads Mainframe system design and RACF structures security support. In this role, you will function as SME for RACF and related security technologies and reporting.

How You Will Make An Impact:

Provides first level engineering design functions and trouble resolution; provides trouble resolution and serves as point of technical escalation on complex problems.Leads or plans implementations for access management and network security technologies.Develops testing plans to ensure quality of implementation; leads the investigation and reporting of data security events and incidents.Provides system and network architecture support for information and network security technologies; provides technical support to business and technology associates in risk assessments and implementation of appropriate information security procedures.Leads the development of strategies for discovery, evaluation and response to Mainframe Security threats.Designs and engineers comprehensive access management and Mainframe security technical solutions based on business requirements and defined technology standards; works with architecture and IT to update technology direction and strategy.Capable of serving as technical mainframe security lead for company, database and system merger and acquisitions.Conducts and presents research on emerging Mainframe Security trends and best practices.Establishes action plans, and advises on implementation of clean-up and security standards.Provides security issue resolution and serves as point of technical escalation on complex problems when needed.Creates presentations and seeks IT management approval and acceptance of significant replacements or reconfigurations of Mainframe security systems serving the Enterprise.Works with leadership to set Mainframe Security vendor strategy and direction.May be assigned to project teams for technical consultation to business partners and developers.Designs and engineers comprehensive access management and Mainframe security technical solutions based on business requirements and defined technology standards; works with architecture to update technology direction & strategy.Develops reports supporting strategy and direction for management.Capable of serving as technical merger & acquisition lead.

Minimum Requirements:

Requires BS/BA degree in Information Technology or related field of study and a minimum of 5 years experience in systems support, system administration, system engineering, system security, access management, network security, network communications, computer networking, telecommunications, systems development and management, hardware, software, and/or data; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.  Requires experience in planning and designing highly complex systems.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities & Experiences:

Certifications: CISSP or other technical security certifications (e.g. Systems Security Certified Practitioner, Certification and Accreditation Professional) strongly preferred.z/OS Unix services experience within RACF mainframe is a plus.
 

Job Level:

Non-Management Exempt

Workshift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Job Family:

IFT > IT Security & Compliance

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.