Technical Specialist Advisory, Linux - Unix Expert

Is this role right for you?

In this role you will :

You thrive on multi-tasking and prioritizing work to meet deadlines in a large complex environment.

You embrace 2nd level UNIX support on production issues, participating in Incident Management / Problem Management / Change Management; and working on security vulnerabilities as part of the audit and compliance requirements.

You are eager to work on Solaris, Linux operating systems running on Oracle Sparc and x86 HW products, and virtual hosts including LDOM’s, VMware and Cloud.

You also want to work with Veritas Clustering / Storage Foundation, RedHat clustering, Solaris ZFS (Zettabyte File System) and EMC / Hitachi SAN storage products.

You are keen to monitor the environment and identify any issues that could be of a risk and then rectify them.

You enjoy working on automation by using Ansible for implementing changes, patching, fixing security vulnerabilities, and writing scripts for system monitoring.

You take pride in aiding with project management functions during all stages of requirements rollout including assessment, planning, initiation, implementation, and management.

You like the challenge to assist in the identification, development and maintenance of policies and procedures that are relevant to the proper operational functions of the Unix infrastructure.

As part of your “DNA”, you are detail-oriented, proactive, have an eagerness to learn and thrive on challenges.

You are willing to mentor and coach more junior members of the team sharing your knowledge to grow the team through the individuals.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We’d love to work with you if you have :

You can demonstrate excellent communication (verbal / written) skills.

You have at least 10+ years of hands-on technical working experience with the system administration, recovery, configuration & troubleshooting of Solaris (versions 10 / 11) and Red Hat Linux (versions 7 / 8) Operating Systems.

You have at least 10+ years of hands-on technical working experience in troubleshooting with the Oracle Sparc and x86 hardware products, and where necessary know when to engage the vendor.

You have at least 10+ years of hands-on technical working experience with the configuration, administration, builds and troubleshooting of Veritas / Symantec Storage Foundation (VSF) & Veritas / Symantec Cluster Services.

You have at least 10+ years of hands-on technical working experience with Network Information Service (NIS) / IDM, Network File System (NFS), Solaris Zones & Solaris Logical Domains (LDOM’s).

You can demonstrate a very good technical working knowledge on SAN / NAS storage file systems and Virtualization platforms / technologies.

You possess very good scripting capabilities (e.g., shell, perl) to complete day to day UNIX tasks; plus, the use of Ansible automation.

You have good problem-solving, troubleshooting and analytical skills.

You can work well under pressure with time constraints and can prioritize competing priorities appropriately.

You have completed a post-secondary education in Computer Science, Engineering or in a related field of study.

What's in it for you?

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employee to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans.

Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Scotiabank continues to locate, remove and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements.

Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.

Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days and benefits will start on day one.

Dynamic Ecosystem - Free tea & coffee, universal washrooms, and lots of space for team collaboration.

Community Engagement - No matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs.