ITSM Platform Engineer II

Stifel Financial Corp.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stifel is seeking an ITSM Platform Engineer II to serve as the primary technical escalation point for ITSM Analysts. You will own Halo ITSM operations, develop integrations with Jira and other systems, and build automation to improve efficiency.

The role requires strong technical depth, governance adherence, and the ability to work independently within architectural guidance. Prior ITSM and SaaS experience, ITIL knowledge, and scripting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience supporting ITSM platforms, enterprise SaaS applications, or service management tooling.
• ITIL Foundation certification or demonstrated applied ITIL knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day technical operation of Halo ITSM platform and related tooling (e.g., Jira).
• Diagnose and resolve platform issues; escalate to vendors with clear data.
• Design, configure, and maintain ITSM workflows, forms, automation rules, SLAs, and integrations.
• Develop and maintain integrations between Halo ITSM, Jira, and other systems using APIs and middleware.
• Build and maintain automation using Python, PowerShell, or other scripting languages.
• Use SQL to analyze platform data and validate data integrity.
• Maintain documentation for platform configurations, integrations, and standards.

Skills

ITSM practices

SQL for data analysis

Scripting: Python/PowerShell

AI tooling usage

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Agile delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Halo ITSM

Jira

SQL

Python

PowerShell

REST APIs

Job description

Why Stifel

Stifel strives for a culture that puts its clients and associates first: a culture where everyone belongs, everyone is welcome, and everyone contributes to the success of our clients, their careers, and the firm as a whole. Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.

What You'll Be Doing

The ITSM Platform Engineer II serves as the primary technical escalation point for ITSM Analysts, resolving complex platforms, integration, and data issues before engaging vendors. Acting as a key bridge between architects, vendors, analysts, and business stakeholders, this role translates requirements into scalable technical solutions while balancing platform standards, operational needs, and long‑term architecture. This position requires strong technical depth, systems thinking, and the ability to work independently within established governance and architectural guidance.

What We're Looking For

• Own the day-to-day technical operation of the Halo ITSM platform and related tooling (e.g., Jira).
• Ensure platform availability, performance, security, and data integrity.
• Serve as the technical escalation point for ITSM Analysts for complex incidents, defects, and configuration challenges.
• Diagnose and resolve platform issues prior to vendor escalation; engage vendors when necessary with clearly defined problems and supporting data.
• Design, configure, and maintain ITSM workflows, forms, automation rules, SLAs, and integrations in accordance with ITSM best practices.
• Support configuration across incident, request, change, problem, knowledge, and asset processes.
• Develop and maintain integrations between Halo ITSM, Jira, and other enterprise systems using APIs, webhooks, and middleware.
• Troubleshoot complex integration issues, data synchronization issues, and API performance concerns.
• Build and maintain automation using Python, PowerShell, or other scripting languages to improve operational efficiency and data consistency.
• Ensure configurations are scalable, supportable, and aligned with architectural standards.
• Ensure platform changes align with ITSM governance, security policies, and change management practices.
• Use SQL to analyze platform data, validate data integrity, and support troubleshooting efforts.
• Maintain documentation for platform configurations, integrations, automation, and technical standards.

What You'll Bring

• Strong understanding of ITSM practices, including incident, request, change, problem, and SLA management.
• Proficiency in SQL for data analysis, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of Python, PowerShell, or other scripting languages to support automation, analysis, or operational efficiency.
• Ability to leverage AI tools to improve quality, efficiency, and speed of delivery.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery models and backlog-driven enhancement work.

Education & Experience

• Minimum Required: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Preferred: Advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum Required: 3+ years of experience supporting ITSM platforms, enterprise SaaS applications, or service management tooling. Experience supporting vendor relationships and managing technical escalations.

Licenses & Credentials

• ITIL Foundation certification or demonstrated applied ITIL knowledge.

Systems & Technology

• Halo ITSM, Jira, SQL, Python, PowerShell, or similar scripting languages.
• REST APIs and integrations, Cloud platforms, and SaaS applications.
• Networking and systems administration fundamentals.
• Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

About Stifel

Stifel is more than 130 years old and still thinking like a start-up. We are a global wealth management and investment banking firm serious about innovation and fresh ideas. Built on a simple premise of safeguarding our clients’ money as if it were our own, coined by our namesake, Herman Stifel, our success is intimately tied to our commitment to helping families, companies, and municipalities find their own success.

While our headquarters is in St. Louis, we have offices in New York, San Francisco, Baltimore, London, Frankfurt, Toronto, and more than 400 other locations. Stifel is home to approximately 9,000 individuals who are currently building their careers as financial advisors, research analysts, project managers, marketing specialists, developers, bankers, operations associates, among hundreds more. Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.

At Stifel we offer an entrepreneurial environment, comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental and vision care, 401k, wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off.

Stifel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.