Sr Consult, Mainframe Security

Salary Range: $80,000 - $185,000

 

We’ve Got You Under Our Wing

We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all…The Aflac Way.

 

Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune’s 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com.

 

Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there’s a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac.

 

Work Designation. Depending on your location within the continental US, this role may be hybrid or remote.

• If you live within 50 miles of the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA this role will be hybrid. This means you will be expected to work in the office for at least 60% of the work week. You will work from your home (within the continental US) for the remaining portion of the work week. Details of this schedule will be discussed with your leadership. 
• If you live more than 50 miles from the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA, this role will be remote. This means you will be expected to work from your home, within the continental US. If the role is remote, there may be occasions that you are requested to come to the office based on business need. Any requests to come to the office would be communicated with you in advance.

 

What does it take to be successful at Aflac?

• Acting with Integrity
• Communicating Effectively
• Pursuing Self-Development
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Change
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Working with Diverse Populations

 

What does it take to be successful in this role?

• In-depth Mainframe Expertise (Om-premises and AWS Cloud): Proficient in on-premises mainframe architectures, solutions and enterprise deployments including AWS Mainframe Modernization
• Security Standards and Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with security standards applicable to both traditional mainframe security and AWS cloud environments
• Comprehensive IAM Solutions Experience: Skilled in IAM solutions for mainframes and AWS, ensuring secure access control across platforms
• Programming and Scripting Proficiency: Competent in mainframe languages (e.g., COBOL, JCL) and AWS-supported languages for scripting and automation tasks
• Analytical Skills for Security Insights: Ability to analyze security logs and patterns effectively, adapting to both mainframe and AWS cloud environments
• Exceptional Communication Abilities: Strong verbal and written communication skills for articulating complex security concepts across all organizational levels
• Relevant Security Certifications: Possession of certifications such as CISSP, CISM, AWS Certified Security - Specialty, and other industry recognized certifications

 

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or Cyber Security
• Eight or more years of information technology experience focused on mainframe and security
• Progressive experience working within an information security environment.
• Vendor Management Experience to include establishing and ensuring SLA/SLO levels are met.
• Proven experience in planning, organizing and developing technical capabilities
• Experience with regulatory and compliance initiatives such as HIPPA, PCI and advanced knowledge associated with the protection of PII
• Experience interfacing with peer support teams (Infrastructure teams, Architecture, Engineering, Administration, Access Management, etc.)

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

 

Education & Experience Preferred

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or Cyber Security
• CISSP, IBM Certifications, AWS Certifications

 

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Comprehensive Security Controls Implementation: Design and oversee the application of security controls across traditional and AWS-modernized mainframe systems, ensuring defense against threats and vulnerabilities
• Governance and Compliance Across Environments: Enforce policies and procedures for mainframe security governance, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and standards, including NIST 2.0, SOX, GDPR, and CCPA, across both on-premises and AWS environments
• Unified Identity and Access Management: Develop strategies that ensure authoriz