Mainframe RACF - Senior Security Consultant

Nixil; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Victoria is seeking an experienced Security Analyst to implement security best practices and mentor staff. You will have over 10 years of experience specifically with Mainframe systems, alongside a strong background in risk management and controls. The ideal candidate excels in multiple programming languages and demonstrates strong documentation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years relevant business experience (Mainframe).
• Sound knowledge of the Technology Industry.
• 10+ years’ experience in a Security Analyst role (Mainframe - RACF).

Responsibilities

• Provide security best practices in day-to-day responsibilities.
• Identify and implement process improvements and risk reduction.
• Mentor subordinate staff.
• Interact with audit and compliance personnel.

Skills

Mainframe experience

RACF Security

JCL coding

SAS programming

ISPF knowledge

SDSF experience

Python

Assembler

PL1

Cobol

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.