Overview
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About AXA : AXA is a world-leading insurance company with 153,000 employees in 54 countries serving 105 million customers. AXA is focused on inclusion and diversity and offers opportunities to grow and shape your career.
Where you will be : Security Design and Technology (SDT) within AXA Group Operations, contributing to Cyber Defense security services, architecture, and product roadmaps. The team is global, with members in multiple regions.
Job purpose
As a Cyber Defense Security Designer for IBM Mainframe Z Series (and iSeries), you will maintain and improve the security posture of AXA’s IBM Mainframe-based IT infrastructure. You will identify security risks, develop remediation strategies, and collaborate with security product teams to protect AXA data.
Your Work Includes
- Conduct regular security assessments of IBM Mainframe Z Series and iSeries infrastructure; identify and address vulnerabilities
- Support distributed teams with the implementation and maintenance of IBM Mainframe security policies, procedures, and standards in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
- Perform periodic security configuration reviews to identify vulnerabilities and provide remediation options
- Coordinate security incident response and investigation within the IBM Mainframe area
- Provide IBM Mainframe Z Series / iSeries security guidance to other teams
- Support the implementation of Mainframe security controls for new systems and projects
- Contribute to security awareness training for employees and contractors
- Identify potential security threats and recommend actions to mitigate risks
- Stay up-to-date on Mainframe-specific security threats and trends and propose improvements
- (Co-)lead the product vision development for a Cyber Security product (5-year horizon)
Main missions / Responsibilities
Translate requirements from distributed / Mainframe teams, entities, threat landscape, and regulations into a clear planSupport IT projects / products in security risk mitigation with appropriate prevention, detection, and response methodsImprove the security level of the Mainframe and IBM iSeriesEnhance Cyber Defense products to stay relevant in the threat landscapeExpected Skills & Experience
Education
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or equivalent practical experienceCertifications
IBM Mainframe Z Series security-related certifications (e.g., IBM Certified Administrator - Security z / OS) would be a plusCloud Architecture qualificationCloud Security qualificationExperience
Minimum 8 years in IT security operations, specifically IBM Mainframe Z Series and iSeriesExperience with IBM Mainframe security tools (RACF, zSecure, Syslog, CARLA, ICSF, etc.)Knowledge of z / OS security standards and frameworks (RACF, zSecure, etc.)Experience building RACF reports in zSecure; onboarding / decommissioning applications into RACFExperience with SSO, AD / LDAP, PKI, privileged accounts, API integration, certificates, Kerberos, SSL, SSHUSS experience desiredUnderstanding of Mainframe network protocols, OS, and virtualizationStrong analytic and problem-solving skills for Mainframe securityStrong communication skills in EnglishSecurity Architecture experience and security product roadmap leadershipHands-on experience with Cloud, SOC, SIEM, IAM, IPS / IDS, WAF, HIPS, firewall, PUAM, M365, Unix, Azure, AWS, Forensics, etc. (>5 years)
Skills / Abilities
Ability to operate in a matrix structure; comfortable at management levelFacilitation, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skillsStrong networking skills; team playerAnalytical mindset for complex business scenariosEnglish fluency (spoken and written)What We Offer
AXA offers equal opportunities and promotes Diversity & Inclusion. We value every employee and create a respectful work environment where differences are celebrated.
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