Applications engineer Jobs in Toronto, ON

Is this role right for you?

In this role, you will:
• Build, configure, maintain, decommission, and harden Windows and Linux server hardware and operating systems in accordance with corporate compliance and hardening guidelines.
• Build, configure, maintain, and decommission physical server infrastructure in an HPE environment, including standalone and blade systems.
• Evaluate and participate in decision-making for new server hardware, server replacement, and ongoing hardware support maintenance.
• Build, maintain, decommission, and harden Windows and Linux servers in accordance with corporate security and compliance standards.
• Administer and support VMware ESXi, SRM, and Horizon platforms supporting core banking systems, contact centers, VDI, and enterprise workloads.
• Manage server infrastructure, including standalone and blade systems, firmware, capacity planning, and hardware refresh cycles.
• Ensure availability, reliability, scalability, performance of all servers and virtualization platforms.
Perform ongoing vulnerability management in alignment with corporate compliance and vulnerability scanning standards, including remediation and security patching for Windows, Linux, VMware platforms, and vendor appliances.
• Maintain Windows and Linux server hardening standards, base images, and continuous compliance updates to meet or exceed defined security risk thresholds.
• Administration and support Active Directory related infrastructure components, authentication services, SSO platforms, and certificate authorities.
• Support audits and security reviews related to server and infrastructure platforms.
• Maintain servers across primary and secondary data center locations to support disaster recovery and ensure availability of core banking systems and contact center services.
• Participate in annual disaster recovery exercises and ensure server readiness for DR scenarios.
• Technical execution of Disaster Recovery (DR) readiness for server and virtualization platforms.
• Maintain infrastructure across primary and secondary data centers to meet recovery objectives.
• Support transition initiatives from on premises server environments to cloud-based platforms.
• Administer and maintain Single Sign-On (SSO) services and certificate authority infrastructure, including renewal of production certificates.
• Provide (Level 3) technical support for critical infrastructure issues in a 24x7 production environment.
• Install, support, and maintain departmental server applications for business units.
• Provide after-hours On-Call support, including carrying a mobile device to support 24x7 operational requirements.
• Work closely with vendors and service providers for infrastructure support and implementation.
• Maintain clear technical documentation, standards, and playbooks.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have:
• University or College degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of hands on experience supporting large scale, mission critical enterprise infrastructure.
• Strong hands on expertise in Windows Server and Linux OS administration.
• Advanced experience with VMware ESXi, SRM, VRA, Horizon, and VDI platforms.
• Deep knowledge of server hardware (HPE), including RAID, NICs, iLO, OneView, and blade systems.
• Experience with Microsoft System Center, Red Hat tooling, and automation platforms
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, security controls, and infrastructure protocols.
• Excellent troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and stakeholder management.
• Logical, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Highly hands on, proactive, and technically driven.
• Logical thinker with strong attention to detail.
• Able to work independently while influencing without authority.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable operating in a fast paced, highly regulated environment.

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.
• Community Engagement - no matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs such as hackathons, contests, cooking with friends, Humans of Digital and much more!