Operations Engineer

Operations Engineer | Long-term project | Financial Services Client

We are looking for

A hands-on Operations Engineer with a passion for maintaining and securing critical systems within the Risk and Finance Technology domain. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of ITIL processes, experience with automation initiatives, and a proven track record of ensuring operational continuity and security.

Outcomes of the project:

• Enhanced system stability and availability.
• Improved operational efficiency through automation.
• Strengthened security posture and reduced risk.
• Increased collaboration and knowledge sharing within the team.

About the role:

As an Operations Engineer, you will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and support of our critical systems, ensuring their smooth and secure operation. You will play a key role in implementing ITIL processes, driving automation initiatives, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain a robust and secure operational environment.

You will:

• Maintain and secure our systems, ensuring their availability, performance, and integrity.
• Implement and adhere to ITIL processes, including incident management, problem management, change management, and configuration management.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Drive automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Manage and coordinate test environments, ensuring they are aligned with production systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication and knowledge sharing.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a deep understanding of our systems and infrastructure.
• Proactively monitor system health and performance, identifying and resolving issues before they impact operations.
• Implement and maintain security measures to protect our systems from unauthorized access and cyber threats.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for our systems and processes.
• Participate in on-call rotation to provide 24/7 support for critical systems.

Additional activities:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of automation initiatives.
• Participate in knowledge sharing sessions and training to enhance team skills and expertise.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging technologies.

Who are you?

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in a similar role, with a proven track record of success.
• Strong understanding of ITIL processes and frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with automation tools and technologies.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.

Profile:

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality work.
• Adaptability and a willingness to embrace change.

About Levy Professionals:

Since 2000, Levy Professionals has been providing professional solutions to organizations ranging from tech start-ups to global players. With offices in Amsterdam and London, we have built an international and local network of skilled employed professionals and contractors. Our passion for connecting skills with projects has allowed us to fulfil over 1700 requirements, and we currently have 250+ professionals recruited and relocated from 14 countries allocated to various projects.

At Levy Professionals, we believe in the power of people. Our strength lies in the way we see and treat individuals, and this will always be a key factor in our strategy for many years to come.