Senior Engineer holds a critical role in ensuring the security, stability, and performance of an organization's IT infrastructure.
This role requires a strong understanding of both server infrastructure and security principles, with a focus on protecting sensitive data and ensuring the reliable operation of critical systems.
Building, managing and delivering operation tasks, initiatives, plans and projects to achieve business objectives and desired outcomes.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft Windows Servers & HSM software (e.g., NFAST, nShield, PayShield) on Linux-based servers.
Monitor and manage HSM resources daily, ensuring optimal performance.
Conduct scheduled maintenance and support disaster recovery activities.
Plan and forecast annual budgets, ensuring timely license renewals.
Respond to system alerts promptly and implement necessary improvements for system reliability.
Monitor server resources, including disk, memory, CPU utilization, and replication software.
Build and configure new servers following runbooks and user requirements (e.g., clustering).
Apply timely software patches for operating systems and applications.
Forecast annual budgets and renew vendor support contracts (e.g., Microsoft Unified Support).
Configure escalation rules in OpsGenie and participate in disaster recovery (DR) activities.
Collaborate with ITO for daily operations and troubleshooting system issues.
Address critical system vulnerabilities promptly.
Maintain synchronization of Active Directory nodes and configure password-less connections for new services.
Coordinate with vendors to ensure server maintenance and performance.
QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field.
Minimum 5 years' experience in IT operations, Microsoft Windows and HSM systems management with a focus on system availability and experience in areas related to financial institutions and IT.
Additional requirements
Experience with Microsoft Azure Arc, Microsoft Windows Clustering, Microsoft Active Directory.
Microsoft System Administration and peripheral systems.
Intermediary knowledge and experience of Linux distros (RHEL, Ubuntu) is a good advantage.
Thorough knowledge of how HSMs operate, including key generation, key storage, signing operations, encryption/decryption processes, and cryptographic algorithms used.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work efficiently in a high demand, team oriented and fast paced environment.
Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills.#J-18808-Ljbffr