About the Consultancy
Join a leading international consultancy delivering enterprise‑scale technology, security, and systems modernisation programs for major organisations across financial services, government, and regulated industries globally. Our teams work on critical platforms where stability, security, and performance are paramount, offering long‑term opportunities for highly specialised technical experts.
About the End Client
The end client is a large, highly regulated organisation operating complex mainframe environments that underpin core business operations. This role supports the ongoing security, stability, and evolution of critical z/OS platforms, with a strong focus on risk management, compliance, and operational excellence.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for a highly experienced Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer & Security Specialist to provide deep technical leadership across mainframe systems, RACF security, and enterprise risk controls.
This is a senior, hands‑on role requiring strong judgement, broad technical expertise, and the ability to act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders across technology, audit, and business teams. You will play a key role in maintaining system integrity while supporting continuous improvement and modernisation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert‑level support across mainframe systems and security, ensuring operational integrity and compliance.
- Design, implement, and maintain secure, resilient technical solutions aligned to enterprise strategy.
- Lead and assure technical designs for major system components and initiatives.
- Provide security best practice across RACF and mainframe environments.
- Support change management activities including requirements validation, design decisions, testing, and quality assurance.
- Identify and implement process improvement and risk reduction initiatives.
- Conduct technical evaluations of tools, products, and methods to support business needs.
- Actively engage with audit and compliance teams and deliver remediation outcomes as required.
- Mentor and support junior technical staff.
- Engage with stakeholders as a trusted advisor across technology and business functions.
Experience
- 15+ years’ experience working within enterprise mainframe environments.
- 5+ years’ experience in a mainframe security role, with strong RACF expertise.
- Experience within financial services or similarly regulated industries.
- z/OS software installation and configuration
- Advanced Assembler
- Advanced JCL
- SMP/E, REXX, RACF
- SAS programming
- ISPF, ISPF Dialog Management Services
- SDSF
- Audit, risk, and controls exposure
- Programming experience in one or more of:
- Python
- PL/I
- COBOL
- Experience with:
- Storage management (DASD & Tape)
- DB2
- Performance monitoring tools
- Strong ability to build trusted relationships and influence technical outcomes.
- Excellent risk management, control, and compliance knowledge.
- Ability to assess the impact of technology change on enterprise systems.
- Strong documentation and communication skills.
- High attention to detail and quality.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in complex environments.
- Tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- Opportunity to work on enterprise mainframe platforms.
- International consultancy environment with strong technical credibility.
- Exposure to complex security, audit, and risk initiatives.
- Long‑term engagement potential on mission‑critical systems.
- Collaborative environment where deep technical expertise is valued.
Please upload your CV to apply. Suitable candidates will be contacted with next steps and may be required to complete additional selection criteria.
For further information, contact:
📞 Farbar Siddiq – 0489 922 211
📧 farbars@whizdom.com.au
Candidates must be willing to undergo pre‑employment and security screening as required.
