Mainframe Cybersecurity Software Engineer

Motion Recruitment is hiring a Mainframe Cybersecurity Software Engineer in Plano, TX for an onsite role blending secure engineering with mainframe modernization.

Responsibilities

• 75% hands on development and security engineering
• 25% customer interaction, mentoring, collaboration, and technical leadership
• 35% COBOL development
• 30% C development
• 20% Java development
• 15% security engineering focused on TLS and authentication technologies
• Modernize a low-code application generation platform while maintaining security and reliability
• Support secure software engineering across mainframe (z/OS) and distributed systems
• Apply software design and troubleshooting skills to deliver secure enterprise solutions
• Collaborate with others while sharing technical guidance and mentoring

Requirements

• Strong background in secure software development and secure coding practices
• 12+ years of software engineering experience
• Expertise developing enterprise applications on z/OS and mainframe platforms
• Strong programming skills in COBOL, C, and Java
• Experience modernizing legacy applications while maintaining security and reliability
• Knowledge of authentication, authorization, cryptography, and secure application architecture
• Experience implementing secure communications and TLS-based solutions
• Understanding of hybrid environments spanning mainframe and distributed systems
• Strong troubleshooting and software design skills
• Bachelor’s degree required

Technologies

• COBOL
• C
• Java
• z/OS
• Linux
• Windows
• TLS

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with code generation or low-code application platforms
• Knowledge of RACF or other enterprise security integrations
• Experience developing dynamically linked security libraries
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux application environments
• Experience with interlanguage communication such as COBOL-to-C integrations
• Customer-facing consulting, training, or presentation experience
• Conference speaking or technical evangelism experience
• Experience helping enterprise customers implement security best practices

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Stock Options
• Bonus eligible