Chicago , Illinois
|Hybrid
|Contract
Chicago, Illinois
|Hybrid
|Contract
Step into a dynamic role as a Senior Systems Engineer! This position offers a chance to lead technical innovations and secure environments, playing a crucial role in supporting national financial services.
Responsibilities
- Drive the design and validation of advanced solutions to support essential financial services.
- Maintain and supervise technical labs to ensure they are equipped for critical testing and certification activities.
- Coordinate and lead customer validation testing, ensuring alignment with security and compliance standards.
- Analyze performance, develop solutions to enhance cost-effectiveness, and optimize system operations.
- Collaborate across teams to enhance process efficiency and ensure adherence to strategic objectives.
Skills
- Strong expertise in networking, routers, and firewall management.
- Deep understanding of operating systems including Windows, Unix/Linux, and Solaris.
- Proficiency in middleware and proxy solutions such as IBM MQ and Tivoli Access Manager.
- Capability to design and execute tests, creating detailed plans aligned with technical requirements.
Preferred Skills
- Understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and LDAP protocols.
- Experience with client-side technologies like Axway SecureClient.
- Background in project management methodologies and cross-functional team leadership.
At Horizontal, we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental principles. We welcome individuals who will contribute to a diverse team and inclusive environment.
Once you apply for this position, you may receive a phone call, SMS or email at the time of application from our Virtual AI Recruiter, Alex, to conduct an initial interview.
Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers. We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $59 - $95 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.
We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.
In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us.
All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.