Mainframe Session Management Experts - Contract

Vertali APAC Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertali APAC Pty Ltd in Australia seeks seasoned Mainframe Session Management experts for a migration program in 2026/7. The role offers remote/hybrid work for Australian citizens with baseline or NV1 clearance, and may require travel to client sites.

Candidates should have 15+ years in mainframe tech, strong session management and migration experience. You will design, implement, and maintain a new session management solution that replicates current functionality while meeting business needs.

Qualifications

• 15+ years relevant Mainframe technology experience.
• Multiple years' experience in Systems Programming and Session Management.
• Knowledge of Broadcom SOLVE:Access and/or IBM CL/SuperSession required.
• Experience coding in REXX, JCL, Network Control Language (NCL) and/or SSPL required.
• Knowledge of ISPF and ISPF Dialogue Management Services.
• Experience with SDSF (Spool Display Search Facility).
• Experience in installation and maintenance of mainframe automation solutions.
• Experience in migrating between mainframe session management products would be highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide design, development, delivery and maintenance of a new session management solution to replicate existing functionality.
• Align with migration objectives and deliver like-for-like improvements where possible.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders and manage change as migration progresses.

Skills

Mainframe Session Management

REXX

JCL

ISPF

NCL

SSPL

SDSF

Migration experience

Broadcom SOLVE:Access

IBM CL/SuperSession

Education

Tertiary qualification in Technology or related field

Tools

Broadcom SOLVE

IBM CL/SuperSession

Job description

We are looking for a couple of seasoned Mainframe Session ManagementExperts for a migration projectwith a key client in 2026/7.

If you're looking for a challenging and interesting change of environment/role, to utilise your skills and experience for an interesting migration program of work then please get in touch for more information on what we're looking for and the remuneration on offer for the right candidates.

The role will be a combination of remote/hybrid engagement for an Australian Citizen, with an active Baseline or even better NV1 Government clearance. The role can be based in any capital city in Australia, but some travel to the end Customer site may be required from time to time over the course of the engagement.

Notes:

1. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY if you are located Overseas, do not have Australia Citizenship and/or are a Mainframe Developer,
2. Only applicants with the requisite skills and experience defined below need to apply, and
3. At least 5 years local experience is desired.

Role Purpose:

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to bring their skills and experience to bare and provide Mainframe Session Management-based skills incorporating alignment, design, development, delivery and maintenance of a new session management solution to replicate the functionality of an existing solution that meets the business needs of a large organisation.

Key competencies & experience:

• 15+ years relevant Mainframe technology experience,
• Multiple years' experience in Systems Programming and Session Management,
• Knowledge of Broadcom SOLVE:Access and/or IBM CL/SuperSessionrequired,
• Experience coding in REXX, JCL, Network Control Language (NCL)and/orStructured Session Procedure Language (SSPL)required,
• Knowledge of ISPF and ISPF Dialogue Management Services,
• Experience with SDSF (Spool Display Search Facility),
• Experience in installation and maintenance of mainframe automation solutions, and
• Experience in migrating between mainframe session management products would be highly desireable.

Key non-technical capabilities:

• Tertiary qualification in a Technology discipline or related field, highly desireable,
• Sound understanding of standard mainframe, controls, operating procedures and session management,
• Use technical expertise and judgement to align, define and implement automation solutions to support business needs,
• Provide services to support, guide and assure design of solutions in line with agreed migration objectives (ie. like for like),
• Understanding of change, processes and requirements around Mainframe systems in order to maintain session management functions and processes, and
• Excellent verbal, written/documentation and presentation skills as well as stakeholder management.

Notes:

1. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
2. Start date is 4th Quarter 2026.
3. Attractive remuneration on offer, but will very much depend on skills and experience.