Senior Network & System Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network & System Engineer to ensure the stable operation and optimal performance of critical systems and applications within S.W.I.F.T. SCRL. This role involves proactive monitoring, incident resolution, and continuous improvement of our technical infrastructure., * Lead the day-to-day operation, monitoring, and support of complex enterprise systems and applications, ensuring high availability and performance.

• Perform in-depth incident management, including troubleshooting, diagnosis, and resolution of technical issues, often under pressure.
• Participate in on-call rotations and provide out-of-hours support for critical incidents.
• Implement and manage system configurations, patches, and upgrades, ensuring minimal disruption to services.
• Collaborate with development teams, infrastructure teams, and vendors to resolve complex technical problems and implement new solutions.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for systems, applications, and support procedures.
• Proactively identify potential issues and implement preventive measures to enhance system reliability and efficiency.
• Contribute to the design, testing, and deployment of new systems and application functionalities.
• Mentor junior team members and share technical knowledge and best practices.
• Adhere to ITIL best practices for incident, problem, and change management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in system administration, application support, or a similar technical role in a complex enterprise environment.
• Proven expertise in operating systems (e.g., Linux, Windows Server) and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Strong understanding of network protocols, firewalls, load balancers, and DNS.
• Experience with application servers (e.g., JBoss, WebLogic, Tomcat) and relational databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server).
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, Splunk, Dynatrace) and incident management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• ITIL Foundation certification is a plus.

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.