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About the Role

The Principal Platform Engineer (Mainframe System Programmer) leads service and technical design activities for the mainframe technology platform. This role provides technical support and advice, manages complex deployments with minimal risk, and ensures the stability, performance, and security of the NSWPF IBM z16 mainframe systems through 24x7 support.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational support to the NSWPF IBM Z Mainframe environment.
• Install, configure, and maintain IBM Z mainframe operating systems and related subsystems.
• Apply software upgrades, patches, and maintenance.
• Monitor system performance and implement tuning to optimise efficiency.
• Provide technical support for incident resolution and problem management.
• Configure and support mainframe network and communication components.
• Support disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution.
• Maintain system documentation, standards, and procedures.
• Collect and analyse operational data to identify emerging trends and make recommendations.
• Work with third-party suppliers and vendors including technical delivery/validation of approved implementations and proposed configurations.

Requirements

• Experience with installing, customising and maintaining IBM Z systems – z/OS, SMP/E, SDSF, RACF, SMF, TSO
• Experience with IBM z/OS Communications Server and TCP/IP
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues in a mission-critical environment
• Experience with performance monitoring and tuning tools such as Omegamon
• Experience or Knowledge of CICS and MQ
• Experience or Knowledge of IBM GDPS, z NetView and z System Automation
• Experience or Knowledge of IBM Workload Scheduler
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Must be an Australian Citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen.
• Must undergo a rigorous National Police (criminal history) Check.
• Must obtain and maintain a Security Clearance as determined by the NSW Police Force.

Skills

• IBM Z Mainframe Systems Programming
• z/OS
• SMP/E
• SDSF
• RACF
• SMF
• TSO
• IBM z/OS Communications Server
• TCP/IP
• Troubleshooting
• Performance monitoring
• Performance tuning
• Omegamon
• CICS
• MQ
• IBM GDPS
• z NetView
• z System Automation
• IBM Workload Scheduler
• Communication
• Collaboration

Location

• Parramatta

Work Type

• Temporary Full-Time

Experience Level

• Principal

Salary/Compensations

• competitive salary

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Opportunity to purchase leave
• Annual leave loading
• Corporate wellbeing programs including seminars and the Fitness Passport
• Free annual influenza vaccination
• Salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease
• Convenient location for public transport and to shops etc
• In-house gym facilities

About the Company

• The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 employees, including more than 4,000 administrative employees who support the sworn officers that provide a range of law and order services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the socially, geographically and culturally diverse community of NSW.

Equal Opportunity

• At the NSW Police Force, we are proud to be an employer of a diverse range of people. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees where differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging.
• We welcome applications from individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people of all ages.
• If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like support with your application, please contact the NSWPF Aboriginal Employment & Engagement team at PCC-AEET@police.nsw.gov.au
• If you identify as a person with disability and require further information on the role or adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the Inclusion & Diversity team at PCC-INCLUSION@police.nsw.gov.au
• If you are transgender or gender diverse and want to learn more about our support options, please contact the Inclusion & Diversity team at PCC-INCLUSION@police.nsw.gov.au