Mainframe Security Analyst RACF

4 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Fintech HI Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Melbourne VIC (Hybrid)

12-month Fixed Term Contract with likely 12-month extension

Join one of the worlds largest IT infrastructure providers

About the opportunity

If you still get a buzz from green screens, JCL, and the satisfying click of a mainframe console this ones for you.

Our client is a global powerhouse in infrastructure services, supporting some of the most complex enterprise systems on the planet. They're looking for a seasoned
Mainframe Security Analyst
to strengthen their RACF environment, keep auditors happy, and sleep soundly knowing they've made a fortress out of every dataset, job, and subsystem.

This is a
hands-on, high-trust role
sitting at the intersection of
security, compliance, and mainframe engineering
. You'll be part of a sharp, collaborative team that keeps critical workloads safe, stable, and ahead of regulatory expectations.

What you'll be doing

  • Safeguarding enterprise mainframe environments with security best practices and risk reduction initiatives.
  • Administering and enhancing
    RACF
    , ensuring access control, audit readiness, and compliance with internal standards.
  • Contributing to the evolution of mainframe security frameworks, processes, and tooling.
  • Mentoring and guiding other technical staff sharing your deep command of mainframe security.
  • Engaging with audit and compliance stakeholders, and closing the loop on any remediation actions.
  • Writing, testing, and improving
    JCL
    ,
    SAS
    , and automation scripts for smarter, more secure operations.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years experience
    in Security Analyst or Mainframe roles (with RACF mastery).
  • Expert knowledge across
    RACF
    ,
    JCL
    ,
    SAS
    ,
    ISPF
    , and
    SDSF
    .
  • Hands-on programming experience in
    Python
    ,
    Assembler
    ,
    PL/1
    , or
    COBOL
    .
  • Strong grasp of
    risk, controls, and audit frameworks
    within large enterprise environments.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and documentation skills.
  • A collaborative mindset someone who sees both the code
    and
    the bigger picture.
  • Full Australian working rights
    (citizenship or permanent residency required).

Why you'll love it

You'll join a team where
legacy meets innovation
securing the mainframe backbone that still runs much of the worlds banking and enterprise workloads. Its technically deep, highly respected work and yes, you'll have a few good stories to tell at your next meetup.

Sound like you?

Apply now or reach out confidentially to Cliff at Fintech HI.RE we'll take it from there.

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