**Application Support Specialist II** **Category:** Service Desk / End User Services **Main location:** United States, Various **Alternate Location(s):** United States, Alabama, Troy United States, South Carolina, Columbia **Position ID:** J0225-1683 **Employment Type:** Full Time U.S. - What we do matters (https://youtu.be/lDvtHf2zJRQ) By playing this video you consent to Google/YouTube processing your data and using cookies –Learn more (xweb.asp?clid=21001&page=cookiespolicy#integrationofyoutube) . **Position Description:** ​CGI has an immediate need for an Application Support Specialist II to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced team environment supporting one of the largest customers. We take an innovative approach to supporting our client, working side-by-side in an agile environment using emerging technologies. • This role is located onsite in Columbia, SC or Troy, AL. A hybrid working model is acceptable. We partner with 15 of the top 20 banks globally, and our top 10 banking clients have worked with us for an average of 26 years! We have over 92,000+ CGI Members in 40 countries and over 5k+ loyal Clients who are leveraging our end-to-end services across the globe. Project Pitch ​CGI is looking for an L1.5 Application Production Support Specialist to plan, perform, and manage medium to high complexity production support tasks and activities that require subject matter knowledge regarding general application and infrastructure support (e.g., incident, change, problem management, controls, monitoring production processing) and ITIL framework.​​​​ **Your future duties and responsibilities:** • Provides mid-level end-user and application support, which may include providing systems administration assistance, coordinating stakeholder discussions, updating user documentation or conducting training. • Respond to escalated technical issues and resolve moderately complex incidents/problems • Implement and maintain security and compliance mandates and best practices, including updates, patches, password rotations and other compliance activities • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support, optimize and ensure availability of business applications • Assist in deployments of applications, systems, and services • Automate routine tasks using scripting languages and IT automation tools • Managing and triaging incidents, executing changes, and responding to IT service requests. Use of written instructions as well as on their experience and technical knowledge to resolve issues. • Running business processing via schedulers and runbooks. Responsible for communicating, coordinating and working with other groups and ensuring the availability of the production environment. Triage and escalates any issues to the appropriate group and personnel. **Required qualifications to be successful in this role:** ​• 3+ years of relevant experience ​• Command Line UNIX using various commands and functions • SQL scripting and database knowledge • Experience of AWS services and concepts including navigation and use of the AWS Console, AWS Elastic Load Balancer, Elastic Container Service, AWS Cloudwatch (for application logs), EC2, Lambda, SQS, and SNS.​ AWS Certification is a plus.​ • Knowledge of PC usage and related software packages (e.g. outlook, browsers, Sharepoint, Office Suite) • Experience with general application and infrastructure support (incident, change, problem management, controls, monitoring production processing), ITIL framework, industry delivery and support standards and processes, knowledge management systems, and ITSM tools • Experience and expertise in a broad array of specialized areas such as infrastructure systems, enterprise applications such as Autosys, monitoring tools, databases, information security tools, middleware, messaging, commercial cloud tools, etc.​​ • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills • Ability to troubleshoot issues and find solutions • Good organization and communication skills. Strong aptitude for attention to details. Desired Skillset ​• Experience with application support and business operations in banking and financial services such as supporting trading, payments, prime brokerage, mortgage processing is desired • Java/scripting knowledge is a big plus.​ Education: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Engineering or related field. Equivalent training may be substituted.​​​ CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $53,100.00 - $130,600.00. Benefits CGI’s benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include: •Competitive compensation •Comprehensive insurance options •Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan •Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time •Paid parental leave •Learning opportunities and tuition assistance •Wellness and Well-being programs **Skills:** + Analytical Thinking + AutoSys + Load Balancing + Problem Management + SQL + Unix **What you can expect from us:** **Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.** Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. 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