We are looking to fill 2 senior roles for a Client:

Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer with a background in IT Security, and

Mainframe Security Architect/Consultant.

Initially these roles will be a 6-12 month contract, with the option of conversion to a permanent role if the candidates fit well into a very experiences and divers team.

The roles are 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 the 2nd half of 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 IBM Mainframe-based services incorporating, strategy, architecture, design, development, delivery and maintenance of technological solutions to meet business needs, focusing on mainframe operations, support and security capabilities.

Key competencies & experience:

15+ years relevant business experience (Mainframe),

A sound knowledge of the Technology Industry that incorporates the mainframe and its extensability,

Prior experience in a Security Analyst role (Mainframe - RACF) highly desireable,

z/OS Software installation and configuration experience,

Advanced Assembler experience,

Advanced - JCL (Job Control Language) coding experience

SMP/E and REXX experience,

RACF Security expertise,

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, PL1 and Cobol) highly advantageous,

Experience with one or more of the following - Storage Management (DASD and Tape), DB2 and Performance Monitoring.

Key non-technical capabilities:

Tertiary qualification in a Technology discipline or related field,

Audit, Risk, Controls Background / exposure,

Ability to build effective relationships and enable the successful implementation of technical strategies,

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,

Develop/create technical strategies,

Strong knowledge of policies, regulations and obligations within the context of technology and the business operations that it supports.

Notes:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Start date is likely to be post 1st July 2025.

Attractive daily rate on offer but will very much depend on skills and experience.

Working rights for Australia are preferred, but sponsorship for the right candidate fit MAY be considered.

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