Systems Engineer

Powering the world’s payments ecosystem

ACI powers the payments ecosystem – globally, and you power ACI. You’ll

innovate, collaborate, and grow – in an energetic technology culture with

decades of proven success. ACIers – in all roles and levels – are truly your

colleagues and many are your friends. Our size and reach allow you to see the

global impact of your work. You are visible, your talents are valued, and you

are empowered to shape the future of payments.

As a Sr Systems Engineer in Norcross, GA or Omaha, NE, you will join a diverse,

passionate team, dedicated to powering the world’s payments ecosystem!

JOB PURPOSE

The Sr Systems Engineer II independently monitors and maintains production

systems to ensure reliability and availability. This mid-level position focuses

on leading incident response, developing automation solutions, implementing

monitoring and observability, and mentoring junior engineers while building

expertise in operational practices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

System Operations & Incident Management

* Independently monitor and troubleshoot production systems, applications, and

infrastructure

* Lead incident response for moderate complexity issues and coordinate

resolution efforts

* Perform root cause analysis and implement preventive measures

* Manage and participate in on-call rotation providing production support

* Execute operational tasks including deployments, maintenance windows, and

configuration changes

Automation & Monitoring

* Develop automation scripts to reduce manual toil and improve operational

efficiency

* Configure and maintain monitoring, alerting, and observability tools

* Implement logging and metrics collection for system visibility

* Create and maintain runbooks and operational documentation

* Contribute to infrastructure as code and configuration management efforts

Collaboration & Mentorship

* Mentor junior operations engineers on tools, processes, and best practices

* Collaborate with engineering teams on system reliability and operational

requirements

* Participate in post-mortems and contribute to continuous improvement

initiatives

* Share knowledge through documentation, presentations, and team discussions

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

* Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related

technical field

* Equivalent experience (4+ years) may substitute for degree

Experience

* 4-6 years of professional experience in operations, DevOps, or infrastructure

roles

* Proven track record of independently managing production systems

* Experience with incident management and troubleshooting complex issues

* Payments, financial services, or regulated industry experience preferred

Technical Skills

* Strong proficiency with operating systems (Linux/Unix and Windows)

* Experience with cloud platforms and infrastructure services

* Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell, or

similar)

* Experience with monitoring and observability tools and practices

* Understanding of networking concepts and troubleshooting (TCP/IP, DNS, load

balancing)

* Experience with database administration and troubleshooting

* Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation

* Knowledge of ITIL or similar operational frameworks

Professional Skills

* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

* Excellent communication skills for incident management and technical

collaboration

* Self-motivated with ability to work independently under pressure

* Collaborative team player with mentoring capabilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies

* Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools and practices

* Understanding of SRE principles and practices

* Cloud platform certifications

WORK ENVIRONMENT

* Hybrid work model (2-3 days in-office); multiple office locations available

* Minimal travel required, occasional team meetings or training

* On-call rotation participation; occasional extended hours for incident

response

Core Capabilities:

We seek colleagues who embody our core capabilities — these shape our culture

and enable us to make a meaningful impact together:

* Ensure Accountability: holding self and others accountable to meet

commitments.

* Drives Results: consistently achieving results, even under tough

circumstances.

* Customer Focus: building strong customer relationships and delivering

customer-centric solutions.

* Cultivate Innovation: creating new and better ways for the organization to be

successful.

* Collaborates: building partnerships and working collaboratively with others.

* Courage: stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be

said.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a

full-time basis. This position does not offer sponsorship for employment visa

status or work permit now or in the future.

In return for your expertise, we offer opportunities for growth, career

development, and a competitive compensation and benefits package—all within an

innovative and collaborative work environment.

Are you ready to help us transform the payments ecosystem? To learn more about

ACI Worldwide, visit our web site at www.aciworldwide.com

[http://www.aciworldwide.com] Job ID (Requisition #18636)

ACI Worldwide is an AA/EEO employer in the United States, which includes

providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with

disabilities, and an EEO employer globally.

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