Security Specialist Sr - RACF and OIM

PNC•Home Location-NY (NYH01), NY

6d•$88,000 - $177,000•Remote

About The Position

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success. As a Security Specialist within PNC’s Technology organization, you may be based remotely. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Mainframe RACF Security, zSecure and Oracle Identity Manager (OIM) Specialist to join our mainframe security operations team. This role is responsible for implementing and maintaining robust security controls across our z/OS environments, with a focus on RACF administration and zSecure optimization. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in IBM RACF (Resource Access Control Facility) and IBM zSecure, with a strong understanding of mainframe architecture, security policies, and compliance requirements. This position involves working closely with infrastructure teams, auditors, and application owners to manage access controls, perform security assessments, and maintain regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Expert-level proficiency in RACF security administration and mainframe security operations.
Expert-level proficiency in IBM zSecure suite (Admin, Audit, Alert).
Strong command of z/OS, JCL, TSO/ISPF, and mainframe architecture.
Experience administering or supporting Oracle Identity Manager (OIM) or similar IAM platform.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical risks into business impact.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and influence across teams.
Industry relevant experience is typically 8+ years.
Bachelors degree
Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Nice To Haves

Experience integrating mainframe security with enterprise IAM, PAM, and SIEM platforms.
Advanced scripting skills in REXX, CLIST, or other automation tools.
Familiarity with Identity and Access Management (IAM) frameworks.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for reporting, analysis, and audit support.
Ability to develop and troubleshoot Oracle SQL queries for reporting and operational support.
Experience with ServiceNow for access requests, workflow automation, and incident/change management.
Proficient in ACF2 Security administration
Higher level education such as a Masters degree, PhD, or certifications is desirable.
Specific certifications are often required.
In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.
Access Control (AC)
Building Architecture
Customer Solutions
Disaster Recovery Planning
Information Security
Network Security
Physical Security
Risk Assessments
Security Technologies
Analytical Thinking
Effective Communications
Information Assurance
Information Security Management
Information Security Technologies
IT Environment
IT Standards, Procedures & Policies
IT Systems Management
Knowledge of Organization
Problem Solving
Software Security Assurance

Responsibilities

Onboarding and integration of mainframe RACF applications into the Oracle Identity Manager (OIM) IAM platform, including access models, provisioning workflows, and controls alignment.
Administer and maintain RACF security profiles, groups, and user IDs across multiple LPARs.
Utilize IBM zSecure suite for auditing, reporting, and automation of RACF administration tasks.
Integrating mainframe security (RACF) with enterprise IAM platforms such as Oracle Identity Manager (OIM)
Analyze and implement security controls to meet internal policies and external regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, HIPAA, PCI).
Perform regular security reviews, access recertifications, and vulnerability assessments.
Develop and maintain RACF and zSecure documentation, including procedures, standards, and training materials.
Collaborate with internal teams to support application onboarding and access provisioning.
Respond to security incidents and provide forensic analysis.
Participate in audits and provide evidence of compliance with security controls.
Mentor junior security analysts and provide technical leadership in RACF and zSecure best practices.
Drive automation and efficiency in RACF administration.
Provides technical evaluation and analysis in a specific Security area.
Supports activities, process, and tools needed to improve overall security posture of the organization.
Provides subject matter expertise.
Applies security concepts, reviews information, executes defined tasks, analyzes requirements, reviews logs, creates documentation.
Performs investigation and data loss prevention, data manipulation, coordination of activities.
Performs actions to address or mitigate risks and vulnerabilities.
Reviews and defines controls.
Advises on more complex security procedures and products for clients, security administrators and network operations.
Participates in enforcement of control security risks and threats; potential of one more controls subject to manager discretion.
Shares knowledge with staff.
Conducts security assessments and other information security routines consistently.
Investigates and recommends corrective actions for data security related to established guidelines.
Develops policies and procedures to standardize security functions and eliminate potential vulnerabilities and threats.
Oversees that business needs are being met during development.
Shares knowledge, leads and mentors are the discretion of management.
Aligns the controls of a specific Security area to the enterprise framework.
Devises control implementation strategy.

Benefits

medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature)
dental and vision options
employee and spouse/child life insurance
short and long-term disability protection
401(k) with PNC match
pension and stock purchase plans
dependent care reimbursement account
back-up child/elder care
adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement
educational assistance, including select programs fully paid
a robust wellness program with financial incentives
maternity and/or parental leave
up to 11 paid holidays each year
9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law
between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service