Support Analyst

Sparksoft Corporation; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Systems Analyst to enhance the operability of their EFT system. This role requires a proactive individual who can provide support during night shifts and tackle challenges related to AWS services. You'll be involved in implementing new routes, monitoring transfers, and conducting training sessions for new team members. If you are passionate about technology and eager to contribute to innovative solutions that impact government clients, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values problem-solving and excellence in a collaborative environment where your skills will make a real difference.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with SQL and AWS services.
• Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.
• Ability to maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support the operability of the EFT system during night shifts.
• Provide EFT support and monitor transfers using AWS tools.
• Conduct training for new hires and supervise tier 1 tasks.

Skills

SQL

AWS

CloudWatch

Unix/Linux

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Debugging Skills

Education

Public Trust clearance

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Excel

Word

SharePoint

Job description

Join us at Sparksoft, where we're not just another tech company—we're a catalyst for change. Our mission isn't just to offer IT solutions; it's to revolutionize the way you work. Here, passion isn't just a buzzword; it's the fuel behind groundbreaking ideas and transformative technologies. We serve a wide range of government clients, delivering impact that's felt across the nation.

Our true strength lies in our people. They're the problem-solvers and innovators consistently delivering extraordinary outcomes. With Sparksoft, you're not stepping into a routine job; you're joining a team committed to innovation and excellence. Our innovation extends beyond just delivering projects. Through our specialized Innovation Centers, we continuously refine our methods, ensuring we remain industry leaders.

We are Sparksoft!

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Position Summary: Systems Analyst to support the operability of the EFT system at night. This position requires the analyst to support the night shift periodically, as the project needs.
• New route implementation (create tickets, add routes to EFT database, manage XOC communications).
• Provide EFT support through emails (account lockouts, password changes, transfer failures, general questions).
• Provide and maintain push connection setups with end users.
• Attend meetings with external stakeholders (CMS, partners).
• Use AWS CloudWatch to monitor transfers and provide support for failures such as manually “touching” files, and retransmissions, check AWS SQS logs, and review AWS Lambda function statuses.
• Analyze AWS lambdas and step functions to determine if transfers are routing properly.
• Provide testing support for new routes using the new AWS Serverless environment.
• Provide testing support after hours and on weekends as needed.
• Train new hires on all tier 1 and some tier 2 tasks.
• Supervise and review tier 1 tasks performed by other team members.
• Attend meetings with external stakeholders (CMS, partners) and guide them on best practices regarding the EFT system.
• Conduct presentations with external stakeholders (CMS, partners) and answer questions to prepare them for onboarding to the new EFT Serverless system.
• Report generation using SQL statements in databases / Linux commands on the server backend.
• Conduct ad hoc gap analysis as needed regarding new system vs old system requirements (requires database querying, audit log data mining, and digging through the backend server).
• Provide off-hours monitoring as needed for other systems’ migration efforts.
• Write Postgres SQL queries and manually pull AWS CloudWatch logs to provide ad hoc reports to stakeholders in the format they requested as needed.
• When system failures occur, search through backend systems for potential failed files and take appropriate steps to correct them.
• Supervise and review Postgres SQL statements for mass system updates to overcome current system limitations.
• Design, Develop, and Test queries to implement functions not yet supported by the new system, and then train others in the team to perform these functions.
• Quickly learn how to use new system features and then train others in the team to perform these tasks.
• Review EFT security findings and alerts, investigate root causes, and then resolve, assign to other team members to resolve, or mark as “not an issue”.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of experience with SQL and databases.
• 2+ years of experience with AWS, CloudWatch, S3, and Step Functions.
• Experience with Unix/Linux systems.
• Well-versed with using version control systems and issue/problem tracking systems.
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, Excel, Word, SharePoint.
• Strong communication skills, and ability to lead meetings with clients.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills.
• Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Candidates must have lived in the United States 3 out of the past 5 years.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Exposure to SDLC.