Systems Engineer

Merrimack, NH


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Type: Contract

Category: Engineer

Industry: Financial Services

Reference ID: JN -042026-106225

Date Posted: 03/31/2026

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/acV4vO


Description:

Hybrid 50% on site, requires local candidates able to work physically in Merrimack, NH

 

We are seeking a highly motivated Systems Engineer to join a Production / Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team within a large financial services environment. This role focuses on production stability, incident management, batch and application support, and operational excellence for systems. The role provides level 2 application and batch support and in this position will require you to troubleshoot incidents, drive root cause analysis, and support resilient cloud and on-prem platforms with strong focus on observability, automation, and reliability.


***This position operates in a fast paced environment with on-call coverage. We ar high‑energy, and highly collaborative, this is an environment where reliability and responsiveness are essential. The role offers exposure to core financial systems and modern cloud‑based infrastructure supporting mission‑critical business functions.

 

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

 

Rate: $55.00 to $60.00/hr. w2

 


Responsibilities:

Production Support & Incident Management

  • Provide Level 2 production support for applications (≈70%) and batch processing (≈30%)
  • Assess business impact of incidents through direct customer and stakeholder interaction
  • Troubleshoot and resolve application, batch, and data‑related issues using application tools and databases
  • Respond to system alerts, business queries, and data quality issues with urgency and precision
  • Provide prompt support for main operational systems INCLUDING when needed for on call weeks

Reliability, Automation & Continuous Improvement

  • Analyze code (PL/SQL, Perl, Shell scripts) to troubleshoot issues and propose long‑term solutions
  • Write and enhance PL/SQL stored procedures, functions, triggers, and packages
  • Partner with development teams to coordinate fixes and promote changes into production
  • Review existing platforms and recommend improvements in:
    • Automation
    • CI/CD practices
    • Security
    • Observability and platform services
  • Contribute to scalability, resiliency, and operational stability of distributed systems

Cloud, Observability & Infrastructure

  • Support and operate highly resilient AWS cloud environments
  • Work with containerized workloads, ideally using Kubernetes
  • Leverage modern monitoring and observability tools such as DataDog, Prometheus, and Splunk
  • Support systems managed via Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Chef, IAM, ARM, etc.)
  • Maintain high availability in complex, distributed, multi‑tier architectures

Team & Operational Responsibilities

  • Participate in an on‑call rotation, including limited weekend support
  • Collaborate with a globally distributed team in a follow‑the‑sun support model
  • Mentor and support other team members through knowledge sharing and technical leadership



Experience Requirements:
  • 10+ years supporting or deploying highly distributed, multi‑tier systems at scale
  • 4+ years of hands‑on AWS cloud support and migration experience
  • Strong experience with Linux, networking fundamentals, and ITSM‑based operational standards
  • Extensive experience with Oracle databases and PL/SQL
  • Proven ability to analyze and support batch scheduling systems (Autosys experience is a plus)


Role also requires experience with:

  • Kubernetes or container orchestration platforms
  • Distributed, highly concurrent service‑based systems
  • Scripting and automation (Python, Shell, etc.)
  • CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
  • Monitoring, logging, and alerting at scale



Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technology-related field or equivalent experience required.
  • Master’s degree preferred.
  • AWS certification (preferred).

Recruitment Transparency Notice
 
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (noreply@eliassen.com, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
 

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:

· When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an Eliassen.com address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc.

· Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group.

If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact fraud@eliassen.com.

 
About Eliassen Group:
 
Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.
 
Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.
 
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