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Huntington

RACF Mainframe Security Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$70K - $140K/yr

The RACF Mainframe Security Engineer is accountable for delivery and implementation of IAM technologies across the bank. Duties & Responsibilities: * Deliver business value by delivering and ...

Huntington

RACF Mainframe Security Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site +1

$70K - $140K/yr

The RACF Mainframe Security Engineer is accountable for delivery and implementation of IAM technologies across the bank. Duties & Responsibilities: * Deliver business value by delivering and ...

Huntington

RACF Mainframe Security Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site +1

$70K - $140K/yr

The RACF Mainframe Security Engineer is accountable for delivery and implementation of IAM technologies across the bank. Duties & Responsibilities: * Deliver business value by delivering and ...

Huntington

RACF Mainframe Security Engineer

Detroit, MI · On-site +1

$70K - $140K/yr

The RACF Mainframe Security Engineer is accountable for delivery and implementation of IAM technologies across the bank. Duties & Responsibilities: * Deliver business value by delivering and ...

Huntington

REMOTE - RACF Mainframe Security Engineer

$70K - $140K/yr

The RACF Mainframe Security Engineer is accountable for delivery and implementation of IAM technologies across the bank. Duties & Responsibilities: * Deliver business value by delivering and ...

Huntington

REMOTE - RACF Mainframe Security Engineer

$70K - $140K/yr

The RACF Mainframe Security Engineer is accountable for delivery and implementation of IAM technologies across the bank. Duties & Responsibilities: * Deliver business value by delivering and ...

Huntington

REMOTE - RACF Mainframe Security Engineer

$70K - $140K/yr

The RACF Mainframe Security Engineer is accountable for delivery and implementation of IAM technologies across the bank. Duties & Responsibilities: * Deliver business value by delivering and ...

Huntington

REMOTE - RACF Mainframe Security Engineer

$70K - $140K/yr

The RACF Mainframe Security Engineer is accountable for delivery and implementation of IAM technologies across the bank. Duties & Responsibilities: * Deliver business value by delivering and ...

Huntington

REMOTE - RACF Mainframe Security Engineer

$70K - $140K/yr

The RACF Mainframe Security Engineer is accountable for delivery and implementation of IAM technologies across the bank. Duties & Responsibilities: * Deliver business value by delivering and ...

Huntington

REMOTE - RACF Mainframe Security Engineer

$70K - $140K/yr

The RACF Mainframe Security Engineer is accountable for delivery and implementation of IAM technologies across the bank. Duties & Responsibilities: * Deliver business value by delivering and ...

Huntington

REMOTE - RACF Mainframe Security Engineer

$70K - $140K/yr

The RACF Mainframe Security Engineer is accountable for delivery and implementation of IAM technologies across the bank. Duties & Responsibilities: * Deliver business value by delivering and ...

Noblesoft Technologies

Mainframe Engineering

Mclean, VA · On-site

$40 - $45/hr

Title : Mainframe Engineering Location : McLean, VA Required Knowledge * z/OS architectures and ... Mainframe security related to pervasive encryption (a plus). * Mainframe security for audits ...

Morgan Stanley

Senior RACF Engineer - Director

$109K - $147K/yr

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 ...

Morgan Stanley

Senior RACF Engineer - Director

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$102K - $139K/yr

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 ...

ConfigUSA

Mainframe Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$49.50 - $63.75/hr

Engineer MUST READ- Note: This is a 100% onsite role to McLean, VA - submit only local candidates ... involving RACF security. Work as client side - technical SME for Mainframe infrastructure ...

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How much do freelance mainframe security engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance mainframe security engineer in the United States is $139,599.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $116,000.00 and $160,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Mainframe Security Engineer vs Mainframe Security Analyst?

AspectFreelance Mainframe Security EngineerMainframe Security Analyst
CredentialsCertifications like CISSP, CISA, or vendor-specific security certificationsSimilar certifications, often including CISSP, CISA, or vendor-specific security credentials
Work EnvironmentIndependent, project-based, remote or on-site consultingFull-time, in-house or remote roles within organizations
Employer & Industry UsageConsulting firms, freelance platforms, or direct client contracts in finance, government, or techFinancial institutions, government agencies, or large corporations with dedicated security teams

While both roles focus on securing mainframe environments, a Freelance Mainframe Security Engineer works independently on various projects, offering specialized expertise. In contrast, a Mainframe Security Analyst is typically employed full-time within an organization, managing ongoing security operations. The certifications and skills overlap significantly, but the work setting and employment structure differ.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Mainframe Security Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $139,599 per year, or $67.1 per hour.

Mainframe Programmer - Security

JS Consulting

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

Contractor

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Job Title- Mainframe Programmer

Project Location – Onsite in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Duration- 6+ months contract

Skills must have: 15+ years of Mainframe Security experience

  • Serve as a subject matter expert on Mainframe Security Systems including ACF2, TSS, and RACF as a part of a vulnerability management projects.
  • zSecure Audit experience required (7-10 years)
  • Seeking an expert in Broadcom ACF2 and/or Top Secret (TSS)
  • z/OS ACF2 or TSS 10+ years 

Job Description

  • Resource provides day to day tactical execution of project. Including detailed analytics of various data points. Mainframe Security expert who will guide projects, asset modelling, and make project documentation entries as required.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on Mainframe Security Systems including ACF2, TSS, and RACF as a part of a vulnerability management projects.
  • zSecure Audit experience required (7-10 years)
  • Leveraged z/OS ACF2/TSS/RACF STIG in hardening efforts.
  • Seeking an expert in Broadcom ACF2 and/or Top Secret (TSS)
  • Must know Mainframe REXX, IBM SYNC SORT, and ICETOOL
  • Direct interface with Client staff on training and day to day questions of our home-grown Vulnerability tool and other utility tools to manage vulnerabilities.
  • Determine security standards regarding z/OS hardening, security controls, and vulnerability remediation.
  • Communicate between mainframe engineering teams and information security teams.
  • z/OS security consulting / penetration testing background preferred
  • Good communication and documentation skills

Required Skills/Experience: 10+

Preferred Skills/ Experience:

1 zSecure Audit experience required (7-10 years)
 

1 z/OS ACF2 or TSS 10+ years 

2 Leveraged z/OS RACF STIG in hardening efforts.
 

2 Vulnerability Management (some exposure) 

3 z/OS security consulting / penetration testing background preferred

3 Good communicator and some exposure to JIRA, Confluence, and SharePoint

Education Requirement:  BS Degree and/or 15+ years of Mainframe Security experience

Education Preferred:  BS Degree and/or 15+ years of Mainframe Security experience

Software Skills Required (if applicable):  ACF2 or TSS Mainframe Security work, zSecure programming using CARLa code  

Required Testing (if applicable):  N/A