• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in IT/Computer Science / Engineering or equivalent from a local or international university/college/institute recognized by the HEC
• Candidates having a Master’s degree in IT / Computer Science / Engineering or equivalent and/or relevant certification(s) will be preferred
• Minimum 05 years of experience of System / Back-up Administration and / or working as a System Engineer, preferably in bank(s)
• Desire to work within a cohesive, high-performing, and close-knit team
• Passion to learn, grow, succeed, and be challenged
Excellent analytical, decision-making, problem-solving, team, and time management skills • Proficient in MS Office suite (MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint)
• To design back-up infrastructure which meets the back-up requirement of applications and provide 24/7 support, where required
• To perform storage, back-up administration, operational tasks in compliance with specific product requirements, organizational Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Operations Level Agreements (OLAs)
• To create formal documentation and standardize formats for detailed work plans, procedures, and policies
• To manage existing back-up solutions and provide periodic reports for senior management
• To proactively perform checks, create automated scripts, and develop packages to enhance operational efficiency, while also conducting research and offering recommendations for continuous improvement in the experience of Virtual Tape Libraries for back-up and recovery effectiveness
• To manage all aspects of back-up infrastructure, including but not limited to, installation, monitoring, provisioning, back-up & recovery, and performance tuning
• To work effectively with various teams / customers of BAS (Back-up and Storage) services • To develop technology standards and establish performance guidelines to support daily operations of back-up and storage infrastructure
• To provide Tier-II support and troubleshooting of enterprise level back-up solution(s) (DELL EMC Data Domain, Networker & Avamar, IBM Spectrum Protect, Veeam BR, Symantec NetBackup, etc.) and Storage Management Solution
• To conduct capacity planning to ensure the availability of sufficient resources to meet IT / business requirements
• To ensure regular Disaster Recovery (DR) drills, back-ups restoration, and provide support for validation activities at scheduled intervals
• To proactively identify and resolve common root causes of issues and addressing those to improve the overall quality of production stability
• To perform any other assignment as assigned by the supervisor(s)
Lahore, Islamabad
Senior Systems Administrator AIX/Linux (North) (OG-I / AVP)
Unit Head – Systems Administration (AIX/Linux)
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in IT / Computer Science / Engineering or equivalent from a local or international university/college/institute recognized by the HEC
Candidates having a Master’s degree in IT/Computer Science / Engineering or equivalent and/or relevant certification(s) will be preferred
• Minimum 04 years of experience in IT Systems Administration, out of which 02 years of experience in Systems Administration of AIX & Linux, preferably in bank(s)
• Sound knowledge of AIX and Linux operating systems
Ability to design system architecture and recovery systems, security setup, performance optimization & implementation, auditing, patching, proactive monitoring, health checks & alerts/notification setup
• Strong working knowledge of system architecture, administration concepts, server virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V and KVM) and shell / bash scripting etc.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, problem-solving, team, and time management skills
• Proficient in MS Office suite (MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint)
• To administer and maintain Systems Administration of AIX & Linux platforms / servers and perform day-to-day maintenance and monitoring of production, development, and testing environments
To install, configure, and optimize operating systems and related software(s) as per IT infrastructure planning
• To ensure stability, security, and performance of all AIX & Linux servers
• To manage AIX / Linux environments for upgrade, migration, maintenance & patching activities
• To troubleshoot critical issues on Linux servers to provide ad-hoc support for system recoveries
• To execute back-up and recovery operations for AIX/Linux operating systems
• To automate technical & operational tasks involving creation & management of shell / bash scripts
• To manage principal support, SLA monitoring & renewals
• To conduct research and recommend solutions for operational improvement
• To provide 24/7 System Administration support for AIX & Linux environments with quick resolutions
• To escalate issues / incidents to line manager and vendor whenever needed
• To perform regular hardware and software audits for AIX and Linux servers, ensuring compliance with established standards, policies, security protocols, and OEM configuration guidelines
• To perform any other assignment as assigned by the supervisor(s) Islamabad
SQA Analyst (OG-II / OG-I)
Team Lead-SQA-CBA/ Team Lead – SQA – Enterprise & ADC
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in IT/Computer Science / Engineering or equivalent from a local or international university / college / institute recognized by the HEC
• Candidates having a Master’s degree in IT / Computer Science / Engineering or equivalent and/or relevant certification(s) will be preferred
• Minimum 03 years of experience in the field of IT, out of which 02 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance and / or system testing, preferably in bank(s)
• Sound knowledge and expertise related to Banking Application(s), automated testing tools, and techniques related to new automation tools
• Well versed in using PMIS tools, such as Jira, etc. for task tracking
Expertise in using test techniques, such as Risk Based Testing, Advanced Defect Management, and Static Testing
• Ability to work in high-pressure environment with changing priorities and deadlines Expertise to communicate effectively, both verbal and written, with technical and non- technical audiences at various levels within the Bank
• Demonstrate the ability to share pertinent technical, industry knowledge, and expertise with team members
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, problem-solving, team, and time management skills • Sound working knowledge of MS Office suite (MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint)
• To conduct Software Quality Assurance (SQA) activities, assist and support the Team Lead – SQA in developing a realistic and effective test schedule / timeline, encompassing test planning, preparation, and execution
• To assist the Team Lead – SQA in formulating a comprehensive test strategy / master test plan
• To conduct regression testing, black box testing, white box testing, and validating business requirements
• To create test documentation, including test plans, test requirements, scripts, test outcome reports, and metrics
• To execute end-to-end projects, involving the creation and implementation of test automation frameworks, along with the design and development of test automation scripts for banking clients
• To drive the adoption of test automation metrics and formulate a comprehensive automation strategy tailored to meet client requirements
• To engage in all phases of SQA testing, encompassing System Testing, System Integration, User Acceptance, non-functional testing, Operational Acceptance testing, and more
• To perform any other assignment as assigned by the supervisor(s)
Karachi
IT Application Support Officer (OG-II / OG-I)
Unit Head-Core ADC Operations
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in IT / Computer Science / Engineering or equivalent from a local or international university / college / institute recognized by the HEC
• Candidates having a Master’s degree in IT / Computer Science / Engineering or equivalent and/or relevant certification(s) will be preferred
• Minimum 03 years of experience in the field of IT, out of which at least 01 year of experience in support & operations of IT Applications, preferably in bank(s)
• Good expertise related to compliance / trade / treasury/reconciliation / remittances / Alternative Delivery Channels (ADC) / name screening applications’ operations and technical support experience in banking / financial sector
• Sound knowledge of financial regulations and compliance standards
Strong analytical skills and knowledge of SMS systems Understanding of SMS generation and disbursement flow
• Sound knowledge of Electronic Statements Systems
• Good written and verbal communication skills and ability to work closely within the team and other relevant teams
• Sound working knowledge of MS Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint) and basic knowledge of Database SQL Server
• To provide IT support for SMS and electronic statements operations
• To troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to SMS and Electronic Statements Systems
• To collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless integration of IT solutions for SMS and electronic statements
• To implement and test system upgrades or changes impacting SMS and electronic statements process
• To analyze and address IT related risks in SMS and electronic statements process flows • To maintain accurate documentation of IT configurations and support activities
• To prepare reports on IT related SMS, electronic statements activities, and performance metrics as guided
• To effectively communicate with stakeholders on IT related SMS and e-Statements updates and issues
• To perform any other assignment as assigned by the supervisor(s) Karachi
Only shortlisted candidates strictly meeting the above-mentioned basic eligibility criteria will be invited for test and / or panel interview(s).
The employment will be on contractual basis, for three years which may be renewed on discretion of the Management. Selected candidates will be offered compensation package and other benefits as per Bank’s policy / rules.
Interested candidates may visit the website www.sidathyder.com.pk/careers and apply online within 10 working days from the date of publication of this advertisement as per given instructions. Applications received after due date will not be considered in any case. No TA / DA will be admissible for test / interview. (We are an equal opportunity employer) Women, Minorities and Differently-abled Persons are encouraged to apply
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