Stefanini North America and APAC · 15 hours ago
Systems Engineer
Chicago, IL
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expStefanini Group is a global provider of outsourcing and IT consulting services, and they are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in Chicago, IL. The role involves leading the technical design and validation of client solutions, managing technical labs, and driving process improvements while ensuring compliance with security standards.
Information TechnologyOutsourcing
Responsibilities
Lead design and validation of the client and solutions
Identify gaps between current and future states; develop solutions to close those gaps
Design and execute customer validation tests, including detailed test plans and use cases aligned with security and compliance standards
Oversee technical labs to maintain currency with evolving technologies
Ensure readiness for testing, validation, and certification activities
Coordinate technical and end-user resources to execute tests and analyze results
Document findings, communicate issues, and provide timelines to stakeholders
Assess labor and technical skill sets required for testing activities
Implement customer-side monitoring tools
Lead operational outage events and manage complex customer problem resolution
Drive process improvement efforts for client channels
Analyze client solutions for performance and cost optimization
Develop and maintain standards; monitor SLA targets and ensure alignment with strategic objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS, or related field
5-7+ years of direct technical work experience, including 2+ years in leadership roles within complex organizations
Proficiency in PKI, LDAP, networking, routers, firewalls, middleware (Sterling Connect:Direct, IBM MQ, SecureTransport), proxy solutions (Sterling Secure Proxy, Tivoli Access Manager), and client-side technologies (Axway SecureClient)
Familiarity with multiple operating systems (Windows, Unix/Linux, Solaris)
Advanced knowledge of IT testing methodologies, infrastructure and integration testing
Strong understanding of project management methodologies
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
Strong background in production systems 24/7 x 365 support
Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams without direct authority
Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills; ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Subject matter expertise in areas such as PKI, LDAP, routers, firewalls, networking
Middleware solutions (e.g., Sterling Connect:Direct, IBM MQ, SecureTransport Server)
Proxy solutions (Sterling Secure Proxy, Tivoli Access Manager) and client-side technologies (Axway SecureClient)
Strong understanding of operating systems (Windows, Unix/Linux, Solaris)
Ability to design and lead customer validation tests, develop use cases, and create detailed testing plans aligned with business and technical requirements
Proven ability to lead technical and non-technical teams without direct authority
Strong skills in project management methodologies
Coordinating resources for testing and operational activities
Communicating technical concepts in business terms to executives and stakeholders
Demonstrated capability to drive process improvements, manage complex customer problems, and lead customer calls for critical issues
Preferred
Graduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS, or related field
Company
Stefanini North America and APAC
Global Tech Consulting Company All in One. Stefanini is a Brazilian multinational company with 37 years of experience and presence in 41 countries.
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Spencer Gracias
CEO, North America/APAC
David Gawenda
Chief Operating Officer NA/APAC Region
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