Associate Operations Engineer (Networks/System)

About the Role

We’re the world’s 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 we’re proud to support the global economy.

We’re 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. We’re 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 fast. In 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 12,000 banks and financial institutions.

On this team, you will work in friendly, collaborative, and dedicated professional team focused on monitoring and managing the highly available and highly secured network and infrastructure environment. We are seeking someone who has practical experience with cloud monitoring, python coding and debugging.

If you like the challenge of cloud monitoring and exploring best practices in this area, look for opportunities to implement machine learning to reduce toil and improve team performance and/or identify data analytic opportunities/solutions to improve monitoring and implement proactive responses, then this might be a role you are interested in!

We are looking for someone who is a team player, fast learner and highly responsible.

What to expect

In this role you will:

• Have knowledge of python scripting
• Have practical experience with cloud environment monitoring
• Have other programming skill such as ksh and other shell scripting
• Have experience with basic system (Unix or Linux) commands
• Conduct basic system admin tasks, such as maintain the disk space and recover subsystems

What will make you successful?

We are seeking professionals with:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or Engineering
• 0-2 years of experience in networking or systems administration
• Strong ability to quickly adapt and respond to change, autonomous and driven
• Customer orientation and quality mindset – we continually strive to deliver true customer value
• Collaboration skills - open-minded, solutions oriented, and a true team player – gaining energy through collaborating with others
• Fluent communication skills in English (spoken and written)

Preferred qualifications:

• Cloud monitoring experience
• Linux admin skill certificate
• programming skills in Java or Perl
• Skill to optimize and manage System/network management
• Big data tool such as but not limited to Splunk or OASIS
• Knowledge of Oracle
• Knowledge of F5

Swift is unable to sponsor an employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position in Virginia is 62,860.00 USD Annual MINIMUM to 116,740.00 USD Annual MAXIMUM. Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Our compensation packages include a competitive base salary and bonus opportunity for all employee’s contingent on personal and company performance. Our generous benefits program includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no premium costs for our employees and their families, and retirement plan plus matching 401k.

• Candidate should be comfortable working in shifts and on weekend if required.

What we offer

We put you in control of career

We give you a competitive package

We help you perform at your best

We help you make a difference

We give you the freedom to be yourself

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 everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.

If you believe you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us to request accommodation.

Don’t 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.