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We are looking for a IT System Engineer / Administrator Fircosoft Platform (A) for our client based in Zurich.
Duration of employment
01.05.2026
- 31.03.2027
Pensum
100%
Reference
3655
Description
Please note that due to applicable Swiss legislation, we can only consider applications from Swiss citizens, EU citizens, and individuals with a valid work permit.
Remote work from abroad is not possible.
Tasks
- Install, configure, and maintain Fircosoft software and all related infrastructure components, including servers and databases
- Develop, test, and optimise Fircosoft rules to accurately identify suspicious transactions and potential sanctions breaches
- Continuously assess system performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement tuning measures to enhance screening accuracy and operational efficiency
- Collaborate closely with IT, Compliance, and Operations teams to ensure seamless integration into existing workflows and provide expert support for system related incidents
- Ensure full compliance of Fircosoft operations with international sanctions regulations, group-wide policies, and internal standards
- Investigate and resolve system issues, including filtering engine errors and malfunctions across critical components
- Maintain structured documentation, including change logs, performance reports, functional specifications, and process flows
- Monitor regulatory updates, global sanctions list changes, and new Fircosoft platform releases
- Contribute to the enhancement of complex IT systems and support solution design and architectural discussions
- Apply strong analytical and conceptual skills throughout the project lifecycle - from project planning and system analysis to testing and quality assurance
- Degree in Computer Science (university or technical college) and proven experience as a system engineer/administrator in highly regulated environments
- Strong understanding of Fircosoft products, including FircoContinuity, FircoTrust, and Firco Screen & Keep
- Experience with list management, quality assurance, and maintaining compliant audit trails
- Familiarity with regulations such as OFAC, HMT, EU, and UN sanctions lists, along with hands on sanctions screening experience
- Solid technical expertise, including Oracle database management, PKI, SSH, digital certificates, IP networking, load balancing, firewalls, Java/Shell/Perl programming, and messaging technologies (JMS, IBM MQ, Apache Kafka)
- Ability to analyse data, identify patterns, and derive insights to enhance system performance
- Experience in project planning, system implementation, and leading system/user acceptance testing
- Strong understanding of business requirements and system workflows with the ability to translate them into scalable technical solutions
- Fluency in English (C1); German proficiency is a strong advantage
- Willingness to participate in a rotating 7×24 on call service schedule
- Proactive, organised, and selfdriven, with a strong sense of ownership
- Excellent communication skills, able to collaborate effectively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders
- Strong analytical and conceptual thinking, with the ability to understand complex systems and regulatory needs
- Structured working style with attention to detail, compliance, and documentation quality
- Ability to work confidently in crossfunctional environments (IT, Compliance, Operations)