IAM ANALYST- Mainframe

Identity & Access Management (IAM) Analyst – Mainframe Access Provisioning͏

Job Description – Identity & Access Management (IAM) Analyst – Mainframe Access Provisioning

Location: Hyderabad

Role Purpose

Provides key representation for, and source of expertise on all issues with relevant subject matter. Work with our business partners (IAM teams around the Group) to implement effective information technology processes to achieve the business partner’s objectives. Delivery services in accordance with Service Level and Performance Level agreements. IAM Security processes are 24/7 and many are business critically fully migrated teams.

Key Responsibilities

Mainframe Access Administration

• Provision, modify, suspend, and revoke user access within RACF and ACF2 environments.
• Perform Joiner, Mover, and Leaver (JML) access administration activities.
• Create and maintain user IDs, groups, resource profiles, and permissions.
• Process access requests in accordance with approved workflows and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Validate business approvals and ensure appropriate authorization before provisioning access.
• Support emergency and time-bound access requests in accordance with established controls.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all access administration activities.

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Skills

• Strong working knowledge of IBM z/OS security administration.
• Hands-on experience with RACF and/or ACF2 user administration.
• Understanding of mainframe security concepts, resource protection, datasets, transactions, and security groups.
• Knowledge of access provisioning lifecycle (Joiner, Mover, Leaver).
• Understanding of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Least Privilege, and Segregation of Duties (SoD).
• Experience using ServiceNow or similar IT Service Management tools.
• Familiarity with Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) platforms such as SailPoint are desirable.
• Ability to interpret security policies and technical procedures.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in Mainframe Security Administration, Identity & Access Management, or Access Provisioning.
• ITIL Foundation certification is desirable.
• Mainframe security certifications or IBM z/OS security training will be an added advantage.