IT System Engineer / Administrator – Fircosoft Platform vacancy for our Zurich based client in the Banking sector.

Your tasks:

• Install, configure, and maintain Fircosoft software and associated infrastructure, including servers and databases
• Develop, test, and optimise Fircosoft rules to detect and flag suspicious transactions and potential sanctions breaches
• Assess system performance, implement tuning measures, and ensure effective sanctions screening
• Collaborate with IT, Compliance, and Operations teams to integrate Fircosoft into workflows and resolve system-related incidents
• Monitor regulatory requirements, update sanctions lists, and contribute to the enhancement of complex IT systems

Your experience/knowledge:

• Degree in Computer Science or similar, with proven experience as a system engineer/administrator in regulated environments
• Solid understanding of Fircosoft products, such as FircoContinuity, FircoTrust, and Firco Screen & Keep
• Strong technical skills including database management (Oracle), PKI, SSH, digital certificates, IP networking, firewalls, programming (Java, Shell, Perl), and messaging (JMS, IBM MQ, Apache Kafka)
• Familiarity with financial regulations (e.g., OFAC, HMT, EU, UN sanctions lists) and sanctions screening processes
• Experience in system implementation, project planning, and leading acceptance testing
• Language skills: Fluent English required; German is a strong advantage.

Your soft skills:

• Proactive, organised, and self-motivated work style
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with diverse teams

Location: Zurich, Switzerland
Work setting: Hybrid
Sector: Banking
Start: ASAP
Duration: 12 months
Workload: 100%
Ref.Nr.: BH 24051

Take the next step and send us your resume along with a daytime phone number where we can reach you.

Due to Swiss work permit restrictions, we can only consider applications from Swiss nationals, EU citizens, and current work-permit holders for Switzerland.

We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, age groups, sexual orientations, personal expressions, ethnic backgrounds, and religious beliefs. Therefore, there is no requirement to provide gender information or a photo in your application.

As per client requirements, we need information about your marital status, nationality, date of birth, and a valid Swiss work permit. For applicants with disabilities, we are happy to explore potential solutions with our end client.

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