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. If you feel this opportunity is for you, then please press "Apply" now >
