Sr Systems Engineer, On-Prem (W2 and Local to Chicago)

Myticas's direct client, based in Chicago, IL, is currently seeking a Software Engineer – III for a 1 Year On-site contract position. NOTE: Looking for W2 candidates. Top Required Hard Skills 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. Top Required Soft Skills 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. Job Description The Senior Systems Engineer Contractor leads the technical design and validation of client’s solutions supporting national financial services and external organizations. This role manages technical labs, ensuring environments (hardware and software) remain current, secure, and ready for testing, validation, and certification activities. The position requires advanced technical expertise, strong leadership in cross‑functional collaboration, and the ability to drive process improvements while maintaining compliance with client security standards. Ability to quickly triage major issues within application flows is vital. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Technical Design & Validation Lead design and validation of Fclient's 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. Lab Management Oversee technical labs to maintain currency with evolving technologies. Ensure readiness for testing, validation, and certification activities. Testing & Analysis 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. Operational Support Implement customer‑side monitoring tools. Lead operational outage events and manage complex customer problem resolution. Drive process improvement efforts for client channels. Performance & Standards Analyze client solutions for performance and cost optimization. Develop and maintain client's standards; monitor SLA targets and ensure alignment with strategic objectives. Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS, or related field (graduate degree preferred). 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). Other Required Skills 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Myticas Consulting