Role: Mainframe Specialist Location: Knutsford Duration: 6 Months Day rate: £490 inside IR35 Role Description: Mandatory Skills & Experience: Proven experience in IT Incident Management within a banking or financial services environment. Strong expertise in mainframe systems, including IBM Z-series, DB2, CICS, and related technologies. Hands-on experience in technical troubleshooting and problem resolution in mission-critical environments. Ability to perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective measures. Knowledge of risk assessments, internal controls, and compliance frameworks in financial institutions. Experience in knowledge management, ensuring efficient documentation and sharing of incident resolutions. Strong analytical and reporting skills to drive insights and strategic recommendations. Familiarity with change and transformation processes in large-scale IT environments. Excellent technical writing and documentation skills. Strong business acumen with an understanding of how technology impacts banking operations. Familiarity with problem-solving tools and methodologies such as ITIL, Six Sigma, or Agile practices.Preferred Qualifications: ITIL Foundation or higher certification. Relevant certifications in mainframe technologies (IBM-certified specialist or equivalent). Experience working in a high-pressure command centre or operations environment. Knowledge of automation and AI-driven monitoring tools in incident management.Work Schedule: This role requires working five days a week from the site. The candidate must be flexible to support 24-hour operations or work continental shifts as needed