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Senior Technical Specialist, Platform Support
Position Summary : The Sr. Technical Specialist, Platform Services will ensure technology is running as designed to deliver the product to the customer. To identify, log and resolve any issues. Candidate should be mature, self-motivated, extremely well-organized and detail-oriented, able to function under pressure and handle numerous tasks simultaneously. The position would be well suited to a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is meticulous. This position must be able to take initiative, prioritize with minimal supervision and work independently, as well as part of a team. The Clearing House is looking for applicants in both the Winston-Salem, NC area and the NYC area.
About The Clearing House : The Clearing House (TCH) is a banking association and payments company that is owned by the largest commercial banks in the United States. TCH owns and operates the core payments system infrastructure in the US and is currently working to modernize that infrastructure by launching a new, ubiquitous, real-time payment system. TCH is the only private-sector ACH and wire operator in the US, clearing and settling nearly $2 trillion in US dollar payments each day, representing half of all commercial ACH and wire volume. TCH has provided critical services to the banking industry since 1853, and today, our core products facilitate services including Direct Deposit of payroll, bill payments, and check image exchange.
Qualifications Required :
- Bachelor's degree or education / training in an IT related field
- 3+ years' experience with Cisco routers switches and Firewall
Experience in analyzing debugging issues as it applies to Cisco switches and routers
3+ years' experience with authoring management packs3+ years' experience working with Database, MQ, WebSphere3+ years' experience with Red Hat Linux and AIX Servers in an enterprise environment3+ years of experience in developing and support of distributed financial services transaction processing platformsExperience with payment products, operations, and technology
Experience with datacenter and monitoring2+ years using VMWARE 5.X or 6.XExperience using various versions of Windows ServersStrong hands-on experience with JAVA server-side technology and J2EE App server preferably WebSphereStrong working knowledge of UNIX / LINUX commands, shell scripting and database queries (e.g. for troubleshooting as well as data patching)Strong knowledge of relational database Microsoft SQL and DB2Excellent analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsMust be detail oriented and organized in both thought and practice; Good verbal and written communication skillsMust have a professional demeanor and be able to effectively work with external customers, vendors and staffAbility to work under pressure, handle conflicting priorities, set priorities, and handle multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environmentMust be a strong team playerExperience with Open Banking, digital wallets, emerging payments, mobile paymentsUnisys Mainframe ExperienceCCNA, CCNP, MCSE and ITIL certificationIMB MQ, Connect Direct, SFTP, FTP experienceEssential Functions and Responsibilities :
Design and execute diagnostic tests to monitor the health and performance of computer systems and communications equipmentassist in the in resolution of problems; escalation to internal technical groups as appropriateProvide support for hardware, software, and technology issues and address and resolve challenges efficiently while adhering to established processes and proceduresDevelops solutions to address manual and repeatable work or inefficient processesProvide training for Operations Representatives on the various networks and systems that The Clearing House supportsLead the response to major incidents affecting the Clearing house network, coordinating with cross-functional teams to restore service as quickly as possible.Proactively contact participants when surveillance systems identify connectivity issuesInterface with vendors and clients to repair and resolve installation issuesSupport wide-area network services, and other communication lines, for all customer communication linksImplement changes in our customer-facing environmentsCoordinate and participate in Disaster Recovery exercisesPrepare Operations for the implementation or decommission of servicesAssist on various team projects to ensure Continual Service Improvements occur within OperationEngage with technical teams at our client banks, E-Wallets and payment networks to develop technical solution design for integration projectsTriage and troubleshoot and resolve escalated production issues on a complex mission critical applicationPerform root cause analysis of issuesDevelop runbooks for recurring issues, system implementation, shutdown and recoverySupport release implementation, infrastructure upgrades, maintenance and disaster recovery testingSupport Java, WebSphere & File Transfer applicationsPhysical demands and work environment : Work is generally sedentary in nature. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.
Employees in this position will report to the office 3 days per week. Occasional travel may be required. Onsite work requirements may change at any time.
New York Salary Announcement : The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $120,000 - $130,000. Base salary will be determined by the role, experience, skill set and location. For eligible positions, discretionary incentive compensation may be awarded contingent on personal and company performance. Our benefits program includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k plan with company contribution and company match, tuition reimbursement and more.
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