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We're Hiring on behalf of our client for SYSTEMS AUTOMATION ANALYST (CORE Financial)
Location: Hybrid onsite near Moreno Valley, CA
Compensation: 35.00 to 41.00 per hour (DOE). W2 only
Terms: Full-Time, Direct Hire

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Partnered with our financial services client and they're looking for an Automation Analyst to support our Financial Core Services, with a strong focus on enterprise job scheduling and data transmission automation. This role is critical to ensuring reliable, secure, and uninterrupted processing across core and integrated systems.
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What You'll Do

• Own and maintain enterprise workload automation platforms (primarily SMA OpCon) across production and non-prod environments
• Design and support complex batch schedules, job dependencies, calendars, and exception handling for core financial processing
• Monitor system health, job execution, agents, and performance to ensure high availability and SLA compliance
• Provide Tier 2 support for automation incidents, troubleshooting failed jobs, integrations, and outages
• Automate manual workflows using scripting and automation tools; manage file transfers (SFTP) and third-party data exchanges
• Partner with Core Systems teams to support platform upgrades, documentation, and operational readiness
• Manage access, roles, and security within automation platforms using Active Directory

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• 4+ years hands-on experience with enterprise batch scheduling/workload automation tools (SMA OpCon strongly preferred)
• 4+ years supporting financial core systems (e.g., JHA Episys) including lights-out processing and job orchestration
• Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, Python, or similar) and experience automating operational workflows
• Experience with Windows Server environments, Active Directory, and backend system operations
• Solid understanding of file movement, data integrity, and security practices in regulated environments
• This role requires precision, accountability, and a high level of diligence when handling sensitive financial data.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.