Mainframe Identity & Access Management Analyst - CDS

Summary
 About Us:
Companion Data Services provides leading IT solutions and managed services. We operate multiple geographically disperse data centers, including two of the nation’s largest healthcare data centers – both rated among the top five percent of data centers worldwide by MIPS.
With three U.S. locations and decades of experience in government, commercial and education markets, our innovative solutions and reliable services allow clients to focus on core business and improve outcomes.
Our data centers host applications process billions of transactions, supporting state, federal and commercial business.
Description
 

Position Purpose:

Ensure IT security policies and procedures by administering and monitoring security profiles, creating and reviewing security violation reports, and investigating security exceptions.  Update, maintain, and document IT security controls.  Provide technical support to end-users and all levels of employees, ensuring adherence to information security policies, procedures, and standards.

* This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance, which requires applicants to be a U.S. Citizen.

Location:

This is a full-time (40 hours a week M-F) and fully on-site position located in either Dallas, TX or Columbia, SC.

Logistics:

Companion Data Services – one of BlueCross BlueShield's South Carolina subsidiary companies.

What You'll Do:

• Design and configure system access rules and permissions within multiple environments to protect information resources within the enterprise. Develop and configure security system registration and provisioning tools. Ensure requests are accurately provisioned to create, modify, delete, maintain and monitor system access.

• Communicate with internal and external customers on access to various applications. Assist customers with access issues, request submissions, and other issues related to Data Security. Provide customer training as needed.

• Complete periodic reviews/audits to ensure compliance with company, state and federal regulations and to ascertain and correct security risks/violations. Work with System Security Officers and I/S area support groups to address system security issues, audits, reviews, evaluations, standards, and best practices.

• Create, run, and analyze reports from the enterprise server. May audit/analyze security reports to develop risk analysis scenarios and response procedures.

• Provide expertise and assistance on project teams with regard to data access issues. Attend meetings to discuss the design, development, implementation, and updating of comprehensive system access, security solutions and changes.

• Review and implement access security features, changes, and upgrades on systems, applications, hardware, and software. Review departmental procedures and recommend changes to increase efficiency and security. Update documentation to reflect improvements and communicate those changes to the area.

To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need:

Required Education:

• Bachelors in a job-related field

Degree Equivalency:

• Associates degree plus an extra 2 years job related work experience for a total of 6 years of required work experience (see "required work experience")

• OR

• 8 total years required work experience.

Required Work Experience:

• 4 years IT technical experience in infrastructure and/or applications.

• 2 years identity/access management experience creating, modifying and deleting user access accounts and permissions.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Intermediate knowledge of IT security systems and concepts. Intermediate knowledge of LAN access control systems.

• Intermediate knowledge of LAN auditing and access management tools and scripts.

• Intermediate knowledge of enterprise server and LAN applications and subsystems.

• Intermediate knowledge of industry standards for corporate information security systems.

• Intermediate knowledge of industry standards for corporate information security systems.

• Able to quickly learn new tools and emerging technologies.

Required Software and Other Tools:

Standard office equipment.
We Prefer That You Have:

• Experience in supporting the infrastructure / application environment within a CMS Claims Processing Environment for Part A, Part B and DME Claims

• Mainframe Infrastructure and Application skills such as but not limited to z/OS, CICS, RACF, JCL, Vanguard and/or z/Secure Security Tools

• Strong background in Mainframe Security across several areas, IE: RACF, USS, CICS, z/OS.

• Strong knowledge of all the RACF commands, dataset class, and the RACF general resource classes.

• Strong knowledge of the mainframe DISA STIG.

• Ability to run SMF reports (utilizing zSecure) to analyze access to resources.

• Ability to work with Auditors and to produce required reports for artifacts and to address findings.

• Ability to follow change control and to carefully plan and implement any high-risk security changes.

• Ability to work numerous RACF incidents and requests in a given day and ability to update the tickets clearly.

• Knowledge of utilizing the SYSLOG, SMF reports, and the RACF database to diagnose security errors.

• Knowledge of the RACDCERT command the ability to implement and renew certificates and manipulate rings on the mainframe.

• Knowledge of the use of the Vanguard Compliance Manager software.

• Knowledge of the use of the z/Secure Admin & Audit software.

• A plus to write REXX code to post-process SMF and Database reports.

• Ability to work closely in a team environment to help one another and share ideas.

Preferred Education:

Bachelor's degree-in Computer Information Systems/Technology or other job-related degree.
Preferred Skills and Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of IS customer departments and their functions.

• In-depth knowledge of IS requirements for governmental programs and regulations. In-depth knowledge of corporate's IS policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures.

Work Environment: Fast paced, multi-platformed environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes the following:

We offer our employees great benefits and rewards.  You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment.  

• Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage

• 401k retirement savings plan with company match

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations

• Education Assistance

• Service Recognition

• National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

What We Can Do for You:

We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have the opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.

What to Expect Next:

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements.

We participate in E-Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains Affirmative Action programs to promote employment opportunities for minorities, females, disabled individuals and veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [email protected] or call 1-800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.