Mainframe Cybersecurity Software Engineer (ICB 5)

About This Role

• Broadcom’s Mainframe Software Division (MSD) is looking for a seasoned Cybersecurity Software Engineer with a hacker’s curiosity and a defender’s discipline, balancing bulletproof system reliability with a smooth user experience.
• This role is in the Mainframe DevOps value stream, as a software engineer for one of our flagship products, Gen (formerly known as COOL:Gen or CA Gen).
• Gen is a low-code, model-driven development environment for enterprise applications.
• Gen enables global enterprises to generate and deploy applications in a single, integrated development environment for multiple platforms .
• Broadcom has earned scores of global Workplace Excellence awards in the last few years - and there's a reason for that.
• It’s our aim to encourage global collaboration and innovation while supporting and developing our talented workforce.
• Broadcom empowers its employees to drive success for both the business and themselves.
• We value a lean and flat organization, with team members who work in-office, for a more collaborative culture that focuses on execution and delivering value. #BroadcomSoftware The Opportunity As a Mainframe Cybersecurity Software Engineer (ICB 5), you will take ownership of the security posture, core architecture, and ongoing evolution of Gen (formerly known as COOL: Gen or CA Gen).
• This is a high-impact, visible role where you will apply your advanced cybersecurity expertise to influence all levels of product delivery.
• You will guide architectural design, spearhead secure coding standards, and act as a technical mentor to other engineers.
• This is a hands-on technical role: you will write code, lead code reviews, and influence testing strategy.
• Concurrently, you will serve as a subject matter expert and thought leader—championing security best practices in partnership with product management and customers.
• Work Location - ON SITE: 5465 Legacy Dr, Plano, TX 75024 Who You Are You are a self-motivated team player who likes diving into complex, legacy environments to modernize them against ever-changing security standards.
• You collaborate easily with others, with an Agile mindset that makes communicating, responding to change, and continuous improvement a natural way of working for you.
• You are comfortable working on and off the mainframe.
• Your natural curiosity keeps you well informed of the latest technologies, and deepens your knowledge of legacy systems that are the foundation of global enterprise.
• What You’ll Do Research, develop, and implement high-quality software solutions to maintain and enhance Gen's core product capabilities.
• Troubleshoot and fix customer cases that have been escalated to engineering.
• Drive technical design to ensure robust security standards, while retaining a simple user experience.
• Champion engineering excellence across the Mainframe Software Division, particularly for the DevOps value stream.
• Act as a public-facing subject matter expert by authoring technical blogs, webinars, and documentation on security best practices.
• Offer thought leadership directly to enterprise customers, helping them navigate complex security standards and advising them on Gen modernization strategies.
• What You Need Minimum of 12 years of experience in software development.
• BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent engineering degree.
• Deep expertise and hands-on coding experience in at least two of the following: IBM Assembler, COBOL, PL/I, C, C++, Java, .NET.
• Experience with mainframe(z/OS) and distributed environments (Windows, Unix, Linux) and related security best practices.
• Understanding of complex microservices, APIs, databases, and Client-Server communication.
• Demonstrated experience implementing cybersecurity principles (e.g., cryptography, secure coding practices, access controls) and using industry-standard products like RACF, ACF2, Top Secret, and TLS.
• Strong command of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and interlanguage communications (ILC) across hybrid environments.
• Additional skills that will benefit your efforts Expertise in deep-dive debugging, including reading system dumps, utilizing advanced diagnostic tools, and executing performance tuning.
• Experience executing penetration testing, including triage and remediation.
• Thorough understanding of z/OS system components and sub-systems, including z/OS Language Environment (LE), ISPF, CICS, IMS, WebSphere Liberty, and DB2.
• Experience working with enterprise middleware and network protocols, such as ECI, TCP/IP or IBM MQ.
• Knowledge and related product expertise in any of the following: Python, Typescript, Docker, Kubernetes, Spring Boot, Jakarta, Oracle, Db2, MS SQL Server, ODBC, JDBC, ADO.NET, COM, Windows MFC, Jenkins, Ansible Working knowledge of Cloud Native Architectures, Containers, .NET, TCP/IP, Tuxedo, WebSphere, Liberty, WebLogic, JBoss (WildFly), InstallAnywhere, Eclipse Experience developing with or maintaining Gen (formerly known as COOL:Gen or CA Gen).
• Compensation and Benefits The annual base salary range for this position is USD 129,400.00 To USD 207,000.00 As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth.
• All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements.
• Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time.
• The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.
• We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.
• If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.