IT Analyst, Operation Support (Must Have Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

- Daily Job Health Checks - Conduct daily monitoring of batch jobs and system processes to ensure operational stability

- Log Analysis & Stakeholder Collaboration - Extract relevant logs for failed jobs and collaborate with Business System Analysts (BSAs) to discuss failures and coordinate necessary catch-up activities

- Knowledge Base Documentation - Document job failures, root causes, and resolutions to build a comprehensive knowledge base for future reference

- Post-Patching Verification - Verify system stability and job execution following monthly server patching, and coordinate necessary follow-up actions

- Job Execution Support - Execute SQL pipelines and ad-hoc jobs as requested by BSAs or developers, following provided instructions and procedures

- Job Configuration - Configure new batch jobs by creating properties files and Quartz scheduler flows based on standard documentation and guidelines provided by BSAs

- Unix/Linux - Possess working knowledge of fundamental Unix commands for system checks, file management, and operational tasks

- Project Reporting Support - Assist project teams in preparing monthly operational and performance reports

- Ticket Management & Follow-Up - Monitor Jira tickets and proactively follow up with BSAs and Project Managers (PMs) on outstanding issues and service requests

- Documentation Support - Assist in creating and maintaining operational documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and technical guides etc as required

- Connectivity & Security Operations - Perform Controlled File Transfer (CFT) connectivity testing, execute encryption and decryption processes using tools such as SLIFT and PGP, and support cutover activities for connectivity configurations

Qualifications

Education & Experience

- Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline

- 1-3 years of relevant experience in IT operations, system administration, or batch job support

Technical Skills

- Operating Systems: Working knowledge of Unix/Linux commands and basic system administration

- Database: Familiarity with SQL and database operations

- Job Scheduling: Understanding of job scheduling tools (e.g., Quartz, Cron)

- File Transfer: Experience with secure file transfer protocols and CFT operations

- Ticketing Systems: Proficiency in Jira or similar incident/request management tools

- MS Office: Competent in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for reporting and documentation

Soft Skills

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

- Good communication skills (written and verbal) for stakeholder engagement

- Detail-oriented with ability to document processes clearly

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

- Proactive, resourceful, and result-oriented with a can-do attitude

- Good time management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications

- Knowledge of ITIL processes (Incident, Problem, Change Management)

- Experience with encryption/decryption tools and security protocols

- Familiarity with batch processing frameworks and automation tools

- Understanding of system patching and maintenance procedures