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The specialist will support data privacy and masking initiatives within Mainframe environments. They will analyze, transform, and mask sensitive information using z/OS, COBOL, and DB2 while maintaining data integrity.
Requirements
Requires 8-10 years of experience with Mainframe systems, specifically z/OS, COBOL, JCL, and DB2. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is required.
Working hours
40 hours per week
Skills
- z/OS
- COBOL
- JCL
- DB2
- Data Masking
- Data Privacy
- VSAM
- Data Architecture
- Data Modeling
- REXX
- DFSORT
- ICETOOL
- EBCDIC
- Batch Processing
- Mainframe Utilities
- Troubleshooting
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Technology
- Data & Analytics
- Software
- Consulting
- Engineering
Keywords
- Mainframe
- z/OS
- COBOL
- JCL
- DB2
- Data Masking
- Data Privacy
- VSAM
- Data Architecture
- Data Modeling
- EBCDIC
- Batch Processing
- REXX
- DFSORT
- ICETOOL
- Copybooks
- Record Layouts
- COMP-3
- Information Technology
- IT Consulting
Original job description
Mainframe Data Masking Specialist – z/OS, COBOL, JCL, DB2 & Data Privacy
Toronto, ON
Hybrid (2 days per week in-person at Toronto office preferred)
Skills: Compliance: Data Privacy; Mainframe DB2 - Application Development; Data Architecture and Modeling
Experience Required: 8-10
Role Descriptions:
Detailed Job Description:
We are looking for an experienced Mainframe Data Masking Specialist to support data privacy and masking initiatives within Mainframe environments. The candidate will work extensively with z/OS, COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM datasets, and Mainframe utilities to analyze, transform, and mask sensitive information while preserving data integrity and application functionality.
The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Mainframe file structures, COBOL copybooks, record layouts, EBCDIC data formats, batch processing, and automation utilities. Experience with data masking projects is an added advantage.
Top 3 Required Skills:
Strong Mainframe experience with z/OS, COBOL, JCL, and DB2.
Hands-on experience with Mainframe datasets, VSAM, file formats, COBOL copybooks, and record layouts.
Strong troubleshooting experience with batch jobs, JCL execution, and Mainframe data processing.
Top 3 Preferred Skills:
Experience with REXX, DFSORT, ICETOOL, or similar Mainframe automation utilities.
Knowledge of EBCDIC, fixed/variable length records, and COMP-3 data structures.
Experience supporting data masking, data privacy, or data transformation initiatives.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
