, support issues, education, demonstrations, thought leadership, and feedback sessions.
Technical interaction with product management and customers
Coordination with management and internal teams
Automating tasks through appropriate tools and scripting
Performing validation and verification testing
Ensuring software is up-to-date with latest technologies
Requirements
Proven Mainframe knowledge and skills
z/OS Operating system familiarity
Proficiency in IBM Assembler language and Metal C programming languages
Strong understanding of security protocols and Mainframe Security Managers (ACF2, Top Secret, and RACF)
Proficiency in z/OS Security & Cryptography: Integrated Cryptographic Service Facility (ICSF), z/OS System SSL, and Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS)
Knowledge of IBM Crypto Express (CEX) coprocessors and cryptographic hardware architecture on zSystems.
Experience with IBM Z Java cryptographic service providers
Deep understanding of encryption including: TLS/SSL, AES, RSA, ECC, hashing algorithms, and public key infrastructure (PKI) tailored to enterprise mainframes.
Proficiency managing master keys, operational keys, and digital certificates using ACF2, Top Secret or RACF.
Strong understanding of PQC encryption algorithms and technologies in preparedness for Quantum computing
Interactive debugging tool (XDC) and dump reading experience
Attention to detail and a quality-first mindset following coding best practices and unit testing, with a focus on continuous improvement in code coverage quality.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving sk