Senior Network & System Engineer

SWIFT


Job Location:

Leiden - Netherlands

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ABOUT US

Were the worlds leading provider of secure financial messaging services headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value across borders through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale precision pace and trust that this demands and were proud to support the global economy.

Were unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value a reliable safe and secure approach that the community can trust completely. Were always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape without undermining that trust. Five decades on our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently test exhaustively then implement a connected and exciting era our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200 countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12000 banks and financial institutions.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network & System Engineer to ensure the stable operation and optimal performance of critical systems and applications within S.W.I.F.T. SCRL. This role involves proactive monitoring incident resolution and continuous improvement of our technical infrastructure.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Lead the day-to-day operation monitoring and support of complex enterprise systems and applications ensuring high availability and performance.
  • Perform in-depth incident management including troubleshooting diagnosis and resolution of technical issues often under pressure.
  • Participate in on-call rotations and provide out-of-hours support for critical incidents.
  • Implement and manage system configurations patches and upgrades ensuring minimal disruption to services.
  • Collaborate with development teams infrastructure teams and vendors to resolve complex technical problems and implement new solutions.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for systems applications and support procedures.
  • Proactively identify potential issues and implement preventive measures to enhance system reliability and efficiency.
  • Contribute to the design testing and deployment of new systems and application functionalities.
  • Mentor junior team members and share technical knowledge and best practices.
  • Adhere to ITIL best practices for incident problem and change management.


Job Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in system administration application support or a similar technical role in a complex enterprise environment.
  • Proven expertise in operating systems (e.g. Linux Windows Server) and scripting languages (e.g. Python Bash PowerShell).
  • Strong understanding of network protocols firewalls load balancers and DNS.
  • Experience with application servers (e.g. JBoss WebLogic Tomcat) and relational databases (e.g. Oracle SQL Server).
  • Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g. Nagios Splunk Dynatrace) and incident management systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong problem-solving analytical and organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced high-pressure environment.
  • ITIL Foundation certification is a plus.

What we offer

We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals like you with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyones voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.

We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation related to accessibility during your application or interview please contact or indicate this in your application.

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All requests are confidential and will not affect your candidacy.

Dont meet every single requirement At Swift we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team so if you are excited about this role we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.


Required Experience:

Senior IC

ABOUT USWere the worlds leading provider of secure financial messaging services headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value across borders through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale precision pace and trust that this demands and were proud to support...

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