Mainframe Security and Assembler Programmer - Contract

Vertali

  • Melbourne, VIC
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 11 days ago
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Our Financial Services client is looking for a seasoned Mainframe Security and Assembler Programmer with a good knowldge of RACF and HASM for a 6-12 month contract role. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a large security posture uplift program, based in Melbourne, Victoria. The preference is to have someone Melbourne-based, but the option of working in a remote (Aus only) capacity with some ad-hoc travel to be onsite requirement.Note: * Australian Permanent residency or citizenship required and if you don't have either, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY,
  • Only applicants with the requisite skills and experience defined below need to apply, and
  • If local, at least 4 years local experience is desired.
Role Purpose:This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to bring their skills and experience to bear and provide Mainframe assembler and security technology-based services incorporating 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,
  • At least 5-10 years experience in a Security Analyst role would be highly desireable,
  • Sound RACF Security Expertise,
  • Programming with HASM is a must for this role,
  • Excellent JCL (Job Control Language) coding experience,
  • Knowledge of SAS (Statistical Analysis System) programming would be highly advantageous,
  • Knowledge of ISPF and ISPF Dialogue Management Services,
  • Experience with SDSF (Spool Display Search Facility), and
  • Any other programming experiencing in one or more programming disciplines (including: Python, PL1 and Cobol) would be highly desireable.
Key non-technical capabilities:
  • Tertiary qualification in a Technology discipline or related field, highly desireable,
  • Sound understanding of security, audit and risk management, controls and standard operating procedures,
  • 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,
  • Provide technical input to design specifications of major computer systems and provide consultative guidance on their execution,
  • Understanding of change, processes and requirements around system hardening and security remediation of Mainframe systems, 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.
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