Senior Associate, IT

  • Union Maritime Limited
  • Aug 07, 2025
Full time I.T. & Communications

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced IT Professional to support and enhance our mission-critical systems with a focus on financial (systems) and cybersecurity infrastructure. This role is pivotal in maintaining system integrity, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and defending against evolving cyber threats.

Systems engineering

  • Provide tier 3 support for complex infrastructure and application issues.
  • Design, implement, and maintain high-availability systems for financial platforms.
  • Perform system performance tuning, capacity planning, and disaster recovery testing.
  • Automate operational tasks using PowerShell, Python, or other scripting tools.

Financial systems support

  • Manage and support financial applications such as ERP systems and reporting tools.
  • Ensure systems meet security standards.
  • Collaborate with finance and audit teams to support secure data flows and reporting.

Cybersecurity operations

  • Maintain endpoint protection, SIEM, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments, patch management, and threat mitigation.
  • Support incident response, forensic investigations, and security audits.
  • Enforce identity and access management (IAM) policies and multi-factor authentication.

Desktop and systems support

  • Provide first and second-line support for desktop, laptop, and mobile devices (Windows, iOS, Android).
  • Install, configure, and maintain hardware, software, and peripheral devices.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to operating systems, applications, and network connectivity.
  • Manage user accounts, permissions, and access rights in Active Directory and other systems.
  • Maintain asset inventory and ensure proper documentation of incidents and resolutions.
  • Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes, including device setup and recovery.
  • Ensure compliance with IT policies, procedures, and security standards.
  • 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, with at least 2 years in financial and cybersecurity environments.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Entra ID, DNS, and DHCP.
  • Experience with financial platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle Financials, Bloomberg) and security tools (e.g., Sophos, Arctic Wolf, Egress).
  • Proficiency in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS).
  • Familiarity with compliance frameworks: ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR.
  • Customer-focused mindset with a proactive approach to support.
  • Strong organisational and documentation skills.
  • Experience in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
  • Experience with zero trust architecture, and data loss prevention (DLP).
  • Strong scripting and automation skills.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation abilities.
  • End user compute/financial & cybersecurity systems

This is an exceptional opportunity for a driven individual to join a leading global shipping company at a critical juncture in its growth.

At Union Maritime, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, collaborative environment where talent is nurtured, and personal and professional growth is encouraged. If you are looking for a challenging, fast-paced role with the potential to grow and develop within an industry-leading organization, we want to hear from you.