Application Support Specialist

Application Support Specialist I

Position Description
CGI has an immediate need for an Application Support Specialist I to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced team environment supporting one of the largest leaders in the secondary mortgage industry. We take an innovative approach to supporting our client, working side-by-side in an agile environment using emerging technologies.
• While this position must be located within a commutable distance to our office in either 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
Description
We are seeking Application Support Specialists to oversee ticket management and resolution within a non-stop operational setting, available 24/7/365. Our specialists are expected to utilize a repository of knowledge articles and established best practices to resolve issues or, when necessary, escalate them to advanced support teams for issues beyond the scope of standard procedures. Additionally, our team members are proactive in addressing requests and aiding in the execution of changes and tasks, following detailed guidance to ensure accurate implementation.

The role involves consistent daily activities, such as executing pre-planned actions or responding to automated notifications to sustain the functionality of applications or platforms, with a focus on maintaining the integrity of the production environment and striving for excellence in secondary environments. Responsibilities encompass, but are not limited to:
- Diagnosing and resolving operational interruptions
- Rectifying software defects
- Recording and tracking application performance metrics
- Collaborating with teams overseeing technology and infrastructure

This opening is specifically for night shift:
• Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays: 7PM-730AM Eastern
• Wednesdays: 7PM-1230AM Eastern


Your future duties and responsibilities
• Oversee the resolution of tickets around-the-clock, utilizing a knowledge base and established best practices.
• Participate in the Operations team's activities, including implementing changes, executing runbooks, processing IT service requests, and resolving issues across a variety of platforms and applications.
• Monitor application and infrastructure health, actively seeking out potential issues related to hardware, software, and the environment.
• Analyze data across various protocols such as web, database, and storage, and manage supporting infrastructure components like DNS, LDAP, SSL, SMTP, and FTP, among others.
• Guide and influence technical discussions with other teams, clearly communicating troubleshooting methodologies.
• Facilitate necessary escalations to both functional and managerial levels in accordance with company standards and protocols.
• Proactively address issues that may adversely affect production operations, contribute to post-incident reviews, and support initiatives aimed at operational enhancement.
• Implement process improvements and changes as directed by management, undertake new tasks, generate reports, and respond to ad-hoc queries.
• Carry out additional responsibilities as needed.


Required qualifications to be successful in this role
• A minimum of one year's experience with AWS, Oracle, Autosys, Linux/Unix, Spunk, and ServiceNow platforms.
• Understanding of Unix commands including use vi editor
• Understanding of AWS CLI​
• Exceptional communication abilities, both in writing and speaking.
• Outstanding organizational skills, coupled with a high level of communication proficiency.
• Hands-on experience with alert handling and task management for critical applications.
• Proven conflict resolution skills with the ability to navigate challenging situations effectively.
• Ability to analyze data from dashboards and reporting tools to identify trends and patterns in application performance.​
• Foundational understanding of ITIL principles.
• Adaptability to thrive in dynamic, high-velocity work settings.
• Competence in managing substantial workloads with high efficiency.
• Experience working within environments governed by strict Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Detail-oriented with a focus on precision in all tasks.
• Adherence to stringent client-specific protocols and guidelines.
• Professional demeanor during all client interactions, ensuring a high standard of service.
• Autonomous work capability, as well as effective collaboration within team settings.
• A proactive and positive approach to foster an excellent client experience and deliver quality outcomes.
• Initiative in problem-solving, with a forward-thinking mindset to preemptively address issues.
• Commitment to personal growth and enhancement of job-related competencies.
• Willingness to undertake additional responsibilities as needed.
Desired Skillset
​​​Exposure to a ticket tracking tool such as Remedy or ServiceNow.

Education:
• ​Associate degree. Bachelor’s degree can be substituted for the 1 year of IT support or call center experience.
• One (1) year experience in IT support or call center support may be substituted for the Associates Degree​​​

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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 $33,400.00 - $80,900.00.

At CGI we call our professionals “CGI Partners” to reinforce that all who join our team are, as owners, empowered to participate in the challenges and rewards that come from building a world-class company.

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


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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