IT System Engineer / Administrator Ficrosoft Platform (A)

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)