Design, engineer, and support mainframe security initiatives related to authentication, authorization, encryption, privileged access, sensitive data protection, automation, reporting, utilities, and ...
Design, engineer, and support mainframe security initiatives related to authentication, authorization, encryption, privileged access, sensitive data protection, automation, reporting, utilities, and ...
Active Directory Engineer - RC4
Duluth, GA · On-site
$48.50 - $63.50/hr
Support integrations between Active Directory and identity governance, authentication, certification, and access request platforms. * Create and maintain operational procedures, standards, runbooks ...
Active Directory Engineer - RC4
Duluth, GA · On-site
$48.50 - $63.50/hr
Support integrations between Active Directory and identity governance, authentication, certification, and access request platforms. * Create and maintain operational procedures, standards, runbooks ...
Active Directory Engineer - RC4
Duluth, GA · On-site
$48.50 - $63.50/hr
Support integrations between Active Directory and identity governance, authentication, certification, and access request platforms. * Create and maintain operational procedures, standards, runbooks ...
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Active Directory Engineer - RC4
Duluth, GA · On-site
$48.50 - $63.50/hr
Support integrations between Active Directory and identity governance, authentication, certification, and access request platforms. * Create and maintain operational procedures, standards, runbooks ...
Active Directory Engineer - RC4
Duluth, GA · On-site
$48.50 - $63.50/hr
Support integrations between Active Directory and identity governance, authentication, certification, and access request platforms. * Create and maintain operational procedures, standards, runbooks ...
Active Directory Engineer - RC4
Duluth, GA · On-site
$48.50 - $63.50/hr
Support integrations between Active Directory and identity governance, authentication, certification, and access request platforms. * Create and maintain operational procedures, standards, runbooks ...
Business Analyst (VisionPlus)
Dallas, TX · On-site
$60/hr
Role: Cards SME/ Business Analyst (VisionPlus) Locations: Dallas, TX (Hybrid Onsite) Duration: 12+ Months Contract * 15 years of Cards BA experiencecore processing knowledge * Should have good ...
Business Analyst (VisionPlus)
Dallas, TX · On-site
$60/hr
Role: Cards SME/ Business Analyst (VisionPlus) Locations: Dallas, TX (Hybrid Onsite) Duration: 12+ Months Contract * 15 years of Cards BA experiencecore processing knowledge * Should have good ...
... authentication. • Lead development efforts and mentor engineers, promoting best practices, code quality, and technical growth. • Perform design reviews and code reviews to ensure quality ...
... authentication. • Lead development efforts and mentor engineers, promoting best practices, code quality, and technical growth. • Perform design reviews and code reviews to ensure quality ...
.NET Developer
Tucker, GA · On-site
NET development, authentication frameworks (OIDC, SAML), and relational databases. Key Responsibilities * Develop and maintain web applications using ASP.NET Core, C#, and related technologies.
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.NET Developer
Tucker, GA · On-site
NET development, authentication frameworks (OIDC, SAML), and relational databases. Key Responsibilities * Develop and maintain web applications using ASP.NET Core, C#, and related technologies.
IOS Developer
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$49.75 - $68.50/hr
Strong understanding of mobile security practices (encryption, secure storage, authentication) * Experience with CI/CD pipelines , Git, and version control tools * Knowledge of App Store deployment ...
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IOS Developer
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$49.75 - $68.50/hr
Strong understanding of mobile security practices (encryption, secure storage, authentication) * Experience with CI/CD pipelines , Git, and version control tools * Knowledge of App Store deployment ...
... secure authentication configuration and policies. • Coordinate Workday quarterly updates, validations, workflows, process management, documentation, audits, and continuous improvements. • ...
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... secure authentication configuration and policies. • Coordinate Workday quarterly updates, validations, workflows, process management, documentation, audits, and continuous improvements. • ...
Citrix System Engineer
Lawrenceville, GA · On-site
Manage and optimize Active Directory integration, including authentication and user policies. Create, deploy, and manage Group Policies (GPOs) for Citrix environments. Implement and support Azure ...
Citrix System Engineer
Lawrenceville, GA · On-site
Manage and optimize Active Directory integration, including authentication and user policies. Create, deploy, and manage Group Policies (GPOs) for Citrix environments. Implement and support Azure ...
You'll work across authentication, authorization, account management, platform services, and internal tooling while partnering closely with product and engineering teams across the organization. If ...
You'll work across authentication, authorization, account management, platform services, and internal tooling while partnering closely with product and engineering teams across the organization. If ...
Dataiku Admin
Alpharetta, GA · On-site
$17.50 - $23.75/hr
Manage user access, security groups, authentication (LDAP/SSO), and project governance. * Monitor platform health, performance tuning, log management, and capacity planning. * Administer Dataiku code ...
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Dataiku Admin
Alpharetta, GA · On-site
$17.50 - $23.75/hr
Manage user access, security groups, authentication (LDAP/SSO), and project governance. * Monitor platform health, performance tuning, log management, and capacity planning. * Administer Dataiku code ...
... secure authentication configuration and policies. • Coordinate Workday quarterly updates, validations, workflows, process management, documentation, audits, and continuous improvements. • ...
... secure authentication configuration and policies. • Coordinate Workday quarterly updates, validations, workflows, process management, documentation, audits, and continuous improvements. • ...
Email Deployment Analyst
Brookhaven, GA · On-site
Configure and maintain SPF/DKIM/DMARC authentication * Maintain email platform, DNS, and ESP configurations * Ensure CAN-SPAM and deliverability standards are followed Benefits * Hybrid: in office ...
Email Deployment Analyst
Brookhaven, GA · On-site
Configure and maintain SPF/DKIM/DMARC authentication * Maintain email platform, DNS, and ESP configurations * Ensure CAN-SPAM and deliverability standards are followed Benefits * Hybrid: in office ...
Lead, Network Engineer - AI
Atlanta, GA · Remote
$97K - $134K/yr
You will serve as the escalation point for complex routing, overlay, and authentication issues, including RADIUS/TACACS+. Additionally, you will provide technical leadership to a team of network ...
Lead, Network Engineer - AI
Atlanta, GA · Remote
$97K - $134K/yr
You will serve as the escalation point for complex routing, overlay, and authentication issues, including RADIUS/TACACS+. Additionally, you will provide technical leadership to a team of network ...
Modern Authentication/Authorization Patterns: Establish standard authentication and authorization patterns (SSO, MFA, OAuth/OIDC/SAML) with pragmatic exception handling and migration runbooks ...
Modern Authentication/Authorization Patterns: Establish standard authentication and authorization patterns (SSO, MFA, OAuth/OIDC/SAML) with pragmatic exception handling and migration runbooks ...
IT Security Architect
Atlanta, GA · On-site +1
Define enterprise identity and authentication architecture across Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID, including Tier-0 protections, privileged access models, authentication protocol standards ...
IT Security Architect
Atlanta, GA · On-site +1
Define enterprise identity and authentication architecture across Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID, including Tier-0 protections, privileged access models, authentication protocol standards ...
Manage and update Secure Proxy (SSP) and Secure External Authentication Server (SEAS). * Implement and test SSP/SEAS updates and patches. * Perform regular updates to the cipher suites used in SFG to ...
Manage and update Secure Proxy (SSP) and Secure External Authentication Server (SEAS). * Implement and test SSP/SEAS updates and patches. * Perform regular updates to the cipher suites used in SFG to ...
.Net Developer
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$46.50 - $61.25/hr
NET development experience with strong knowledge of OIDC & SAML based authentication. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Write clean, scalable code written using ASP.NET Core programming ...
.Net Developer
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$46.50 - $61.25/hr
NET development experience with strong knowledge of OIDC & SAML based authentication. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Write clean, scalable code written using ASP.NET Core programming ...
Lead, Network Engineer - AI
Atlanta, GA · Remote
$97K - $134K/yr
You will serve as the escalation point for complex routing, overlay, and authentication issues, including RADIUS/TACACS+. Additionally, you will provide technical leadership to a team of network ...
Lead, Network Engineer - AI
Atlanta, GA · Remote
$97K - $134K/yr
You will serve as the escalation point for complex routing, overlay, and authentication issues, including RADIUS/TACACS+. Additionally, you will provide technical leadership to a team of network ...
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What is an Authentication job?
An Authentication job involves verifying user identities and ensuring secure access to systems, applications, or data. Professionals in this field implement authentication mechanisms like passwords, biometrics, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and single sign-on (SSO). They work to prevent unauthorized access, reduce security risks, and enhance user experience. Authentication specialists often collaborate with cybersecurity teams to enforce best practices and compliance standards.
What are the main challenges faced in an Authentication role?
Professionals in Authentication often face the challenge of staying ahead of rapidly evolving security threats and adapting to new verification technologies. Balancing a user-friendly authentication process with robust security measures can also be complex, as it requires minimizing friction for legitimate users while effectively deterring fraudulent activity. Collaboration is frequently required with IT, compliance, and customer support teams to ensure seamless integration of authentication protocols. Successfully addressing these challenges not only protects organizational assets but also helps deliver a smooth user experience.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Authentication position, and why are they important?
To excel in Authentication roles, a strong understanding of identity verification procedures, fraud detection, and security compliance is required, often backed by experience in cybersecurity or risk management. Familiarity with tools like multi-factor authentication (MFA) systems, identity and access management (IAM) platforms, and certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) are commonly needed. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are valuable soft skills in this field. These competencies ensure accurate identification processes, mitigate security risks, and build trust by protecting sensitive information.

Full-time
Posted 10 days ago
Morgan Stanley rating
8.3
Based on 154 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
39th of 148 rated financial services
Job description
The Mainframe Security team is seeking a senior RACF engineer to support mainframe security engineering, tooling, automation, and project execution. The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on experience with IBM RACF, IBM zSecure, and the broader IBM Z security ecosystem, with the ability to design, implement, and support security solutions across complex mainframe environments. This role requires strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently with infrastructure, security, application development, and operations teams. The position may require occasional off-hours support for project implementations, production changes, and critical security initiatives.
Key Activities
Duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
- Design, engineer, and support mainframe security initiatives related to authentication, authorization, encryption, privileged access, sensitive data protection, automation, reporting, utilities, and batch processes.
- Partner with Mainframe Security Architecture and Engineering teams to develop technical solutions, validate designs, perform testing, and support implementation.
- Support deployment of security solutions, including process changes, operational handoff, documentation, and training for security operations teams.
- Assess technical feasibility of proposed solutions and recommend approaches that meet security, operational, audit, and resiliency requirements.
- Collaborate with application development, security product owners, systems programming, database, CICS/MQ, business, and audit teams to gather requirements and implement effective security solutions.
- Create and maintain security monitoring, automation, and reporting solutions using tools such as IBM zSecure, Compliance Manager, Admin Express, multifactor authentication platforms, and key management capabilities.
- Monitor, analyze, and report on key performance indicators, control health, and operational trends; recommend preventative actions and process improvements as needed.
- Provide subject matter expertise on RACF, z/OS security controls, and mainframe security best practices to address questions, issues, audit inquiries, and project requirements.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of related experience as a RACF engineer, security engineer, or senior mainframe security administrator.
- Advanced hands-on knowledge of IBM RACF and IBM zSecure, including configuration, internals, reporting, administration, and engineering support.
- Proficiency with JCL, REXX, and CARLa for automation, reporting, utilities, and security tooling development.
- Experience with core z/OS utilities and facilities, including TSO, ISPF, SDSF, and related operational tooling.
- Working knowledge of database technologies and query tools such as DB2, Sybase, and SQL.
- Experience implementing and supporting mainframe authentication and encryption capabilities, including digital certificates, key management, multifactor authentication, and related controls.
- Broad understanding of z/OS infrastructure disciplines, including systems programming, storage, networking, UNIX System Services, CICS, DB2, performance, and enterprise tooling.
- Strong understanding of Identity and Access Management best practices, including least privilege, privileged access management, access certification, segregation of duties, and vulnerability management principles.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver results with limited oversight
- Strong project planning, organization, time management, and multitasking skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office business applications, including Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Collaborative team player who promotes a team-first mindset and contributes to an inclusive, respectful culture.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients - helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that's differentiated - and we've done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
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Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $120,000 and
$170,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.
Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.
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