Mainframe RACF Architect

Nixil; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Security Analyst with over 10 years in the field. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in Mainframe security, including RACF and JCL. This role involves mentoring staff, implementing risk management strategies, and ensuring compliance within technology operations. Strong technical and communication skills are essential, along with Australian citizenship or permanent residency.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant business experience in Mainframe.
• 10+ years in a Security Analyst role with Advanced RACF expertise.
• Ability to multi-task and focus on quality and detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide security best practices in day-to-day responsibilities.
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities.
• Mentor subordinate staff and provide technical input for system design.

Skills

Mainframe Security Analysis

RACF Security Expertise

JCL Coding

SAS Programming

Python

Audit and Risk Management

Documentation and Communication

Tools

ISPF

SDSF

Job description

Key Accountabilities

• Provide and exercise security best practice in the undertaking of their day-to-day responsibilities,
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities and risk reduction initiatives across the bank’s mainframe computing enterprise.
• Actively identify, report and implement risk remediation tasks as appropriate to their role.
• Mentor subordinate staff
• Interact with audit and compliance personnel and deliver remediation as deemed appropriate.

Required 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 (Interactive System Productivity Facility) • ISPF Dialogue Management Services
• SDSF (Spool Display Search Facility) • Audit, Risk, Controls Background / exposure
• Programming experiencing in one or more programming disciplines (including: Python, Assembler, PL1 and Cobol)

Must have the following

• 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 technical input to design specifications of major computer systems and provide consultative guidance on their execution
• 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.
• Full working rights—Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency.