Mainframe Security Analyst (RACF / JCL / SAS)

Mainframe Security Analyst RACF / JCL / SAS

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 were 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 van Tonder at Fintech HI.RE we'll take it from there.