Mainframe Security Consultant - Contract

Our Financial Services client is looking for a seasoned Mainframe Security Consultant with a background in Systems Programming for a 6+ month contract role. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a large security posture uplift program, based in Melbourne, Victoria working in a hybrid capacity of 3 in the office and 2 dpw working from home.

Note:

• Australian Permanent residency is a MUST, citizenship advantageous.
• Only applicants with the requisite skills and experience defined below apply need to apply.
• At least 4 years local experience is desired, AND
• We are NOT LOOKING for Mainframe Programmers/Developers or Non-residents, so if either/both PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.

Role Purpose:

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to bring their skills and experience to bear and provide security technology-based services incorporating, strategy, design, development, delivery and maintenance of technological solutions to meet business needs and enhance the security posture of the organisation's core IT capabilities.

Key competencies & experience:

• 10+ years relevant business, technology and Mainframe experience,
• 10+ years experience in a Security Analyst role would be highly desireable,
• 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), and
• 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, highly desireable,
• 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,
• 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,
• Sound understanding of audit and 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 and focus on quality and detail, and
• Excellent verbal, written/documentation and presentation skills as well as stakeholder management.

Notes:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Start date is likely to be around Sep/Oct 2025.
• Daily rate will very much depend on skills and experience.