Offshore Tier 3 Support Engineer (Financial Domain)
Location : Pune or Bangalore, India
Engagement : Contract (Full-Time Capacity)
Reporting To : Service Desk Manager
Domain : Regulated Financial Services
Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced and dedicated Tier 3 Support Engineer for a contract role based in Pune or Bangalore. This critical position is responsible for providing advanced technical expertise to resolve complex incidents, execute changes, and maintain the stability of our global enterprise systems, applications (including financial platforms), and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess deep-dive troubleshooting skills across a hybrid (on-premise / cloud) IT environment and be adept at automation and compliance adherence. This role requires working flexible offshore hours with a significant overlap to US Central Time (8 : 00 PM – 8 : 00 AM CST equivalent) to ensure seamless operations and collaboration with onshore teams.
Key Responsibilities
1. Advanced Incident & Problem Resolution
- Resolve escalated incidents (Tier 3) via Jira Service Management involving complex application ( PeopleSoft, Concur, Blackline, SailPoint, UC4 ), infrastructure, and security issues.
- Conduct deep-dive diagnostics for challenging technical problems, including RDP failures, application crashes, network latency, and server / hardware faults, utilizing remote sessions, log analysis, and performance monitoring tools.
2. Infrastructure & System Administration
Administer and support Windows Server and Linux workloads across AWS EC2 and hybrid environments.Provide robust support for core networking services : Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP .Assist with network troubleshooting, including firewall rule validation.Execute and monitor system and application patching processes.3. Application, Access Management, & Automation
Perform provisioning and de-provisioning of user accounts in enterprise applications ( PeopleSoft, Concur, AuditBoard, Workiva, Blackline ). Manage Active Directory and Entra group memberships, ensuring compliance with audit requirements.Initiate and monitor UC4 batch jobs , and troubleshoot any issues related to stuck or failed batch processes.Support RPA systems automation , including asset updates and trigger management.Develop and run automation scripts using PowerShell, Bash, or Python to reduce recurring manual support tasks.4. Security, Compliance, & Collaboration
Ensure strict compliance with internal audit, data governance standards , and financial regulatory requirements.Communicate effectively with onshore teams across time zones using tools like Jira, Slack, Teams, and email .Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, resolutions, and knowledge base articles.Provide technical mentorship and guidance to Tier 1 and Tier 2 support staff.Required Skill Sets & Experience
5+ years in enterprise IT support, with a minimum of 2 years in a Tier 3 or escalation-focused role.Jira, ServiceNow, Microsoft 365 administration.Strong troubleshooting across Windows / macOS, network (TCP / IP), and application layers.Identity / Access : Active Directory (including Group Policy), Entra ID (Azure AD), SSO / SAML configurations.Endpoint Management : Hands-on experience with SCCM, Intune, and JAMF .IT Processes : Proficiency in ITIL processes and formal change management procedures.Scripting : Practical experience with automation scripting, particularly PowerShell, Bash, Python , or infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform / Ansible .Communication : Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.Preferred Qualifications & Certifications
Certifications : ITIL Foundation : (mandatory for contract renewal consideration), Microsoft Certified : Azure Administrator , or CompTIA Security+ .Domain Experience : Prior experience supporting regulated financial systems and compliance workflows.Cloud / Infra : Experience with public cloud platforms ( AWS or Azure ), and monitoring tools.Work Schedule
This is a full-time contract role requiring flexible offshore hours with significant time overlap to US Central Time, specifically : 5 : 30 AM to 5 : 30 PM IST (corresponding to 8 : 00 PM – 8 : 00 AM CST) . Participation in an on-call rotation for critical incident support is also required.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and contractors. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.