Mainframe Security Consultant – initially contract

Job title: Mainframe Security Consultant – initially contract

Company: Vertali


Job description: About the job Mainframe Security Consultant – initially contractOur Financial Services client is looking for a Mainframe Security Analyst/Technician, initially for a 6-12 month contract, with the option of converstion to a permanent role. This will be based in Melbourne, Victoria likely requiring fulltime presence in the office, however a hybrid arrangement for 2 dpw working from home may be negotiable over time. Likely start date is around mid 2025.Please note to apply, applicants must have the following:

• The requisite skill and experience defined below,
• Ideally a minimum of Australian Permanent Residency status, but for the right skills fit, sponsorship may be considered, and
• At least 5+ year’s relevant local working experience.

Role Purpose:
The successful candidate will be required to provide security technology-based services incorporating, strategy, design, development, delivery and maintenance of technological solutions to meet business needs.Key competencies & experience:

• 7+ years relevant business experience (Mainframe)
• Sound knowledge of Technology Industry
• 10+ years experience in a Security Analyst role (Mainframe – RACF)
• Advanced – RACF Security Expertise
• Advanced – JCL (Job Control Language) coding experience
• Advanced – SAS (Statistical Analysis System) programming expertise
• ISPF and ISPF Dialogue Management Services
• SDSF (Spool Display Search Facility)
• Programming experiencing in one or more programming disciplines (including: Python, Assembler, PL1 and Cobol).

Key non-technical capabilities:

• Tertiary qualification in a Technology discipline or related field
• Knowledge of Banking Industry
• Audit, Risk, Controls Background / exposure
• Ability to build effective relationships and enable the successful implementation of technical strategies
• Use technical expertise and judgement to define and implement technical solutions to support business needs
• Provide services to support, guide and assure design of solutions in line with agreed strategies and directions
• Confer with systems users to develop areas of change in requirements, that result in greater efficiency, systems integration or cost reduction
• Support specific project goals by providing expertise and technical assurance for key system components to support costing efforts and to ensure the integrity of design
• Develop technical evaluations of products, tools, techniques and methods to meet business needs
• Provide technical input to design specifications of major computer systems and provide consultative guidance on their execution
• Develop/ create technical strategies
• Contribute to project work and support in in the delivery of initiatives
• Technical knowledge that allows the nature and impact of technology change and operations on effectiveness to be assessed for potential impacts on bank managed IT systems
• Sound understanding of risk management, controls and standard operating procedures
• Strong knowledge of policies, regulations and obligations within the context of technology and the business operations that it supports
• Ability to muti-task
• Focus on quality and detail
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Notes: * Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Start date is likely to be around mid 2025.
• Working rights for Australia are preferred, but sponsorship for the right candidate fit MAY be considered.
• Attractive daily rate on offer but will very much depend on skills and experience.

If you feel this opportunity is for you, then please press “Apply” now —

Expected salary:

Location: Melbourne, VIC

Job date: Sun, 09 Mar 2025 03:35:34 GMT

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