Senior IT Build Analyst

at  TD Bank

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Unix/Linux Systems Admin/Engineer will be responsible for successfully executing projects in the Unix/Linux build team, particularly Redhat 7/8 platform it includes new builds, RHEL or IBM Spectrum Scale HA clustering, life-cycle upgrades and refreshes in the DEV/SIT/PAT/PROD/DR environments. Interacting with Service Delivery and Platform Management to deliver projects according to agreed upon timelines and budgets, with outstanding and consistent quality. Ensuring proper documentation is maintained & adhered through the complete project life cycle.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• At least 5-7 years of UNIX/Linux/Redhat, RAC, Stack, Clustering / Load Balancing / Virtualization, UNIX Systems Administration, troubleshooting and patching & Scripting, Networking, storage management.
• Demonstrated experience with major system upgrade/enhancements for UNIX systems
• Familiar with web services in a large UNIX environment.
• Experience with (SDM) change management, CMDB, resource reporting & project management tools, etc.
• Provides effective technical documentation to clearly communicate procedures and developments to other IT personnel.
• Demonstrates customer service attitude and work ethic.
• Adheres to the Company’s Ethics standards and Leadership Expectations.
• Provides senior level administrative support for UNIX/Redhat environment and associated technologies.
• Maintains a strong customer focus and can manage client expectations (ability to establish a high level of user trust and confidence for customer business needs).
• Works well with customers of varying levels of technical expertise in high-pressure situations and complex environments.
• Can successfully work with customers (internal and external) to develop effective solutions to business problems.
• Can successfully implement new technology and business workflow processes.
• Has ability to train, mentor, and evaluate other members of the team.
• Has ability to work independently under general direction.
• Has ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, peers, application development teams, and external vendors.
Note: This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or similar appropriate education and work experience.
• Completion of UNIX training curriculums and certifications of VMware. Redhat,CISCO.
• Minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience in technical infrastructure Design/build and operations support environments (Redhat/Unix preferred).
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in speaking and writing English.

WHO WE ARE:

TD is one of the world’s leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues.
TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether you’ve got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we’re here to support you towards your goals. As an organization, we keep growing – and so will you.

• Review requirements and update/create forms and engage other ITS teams as required. Schedule/represent changes to coordinate pre-build activities and fulfill all pre-server build requirements such as DCS, Networks, SAN, Core Activations, Security Engineering, Directory Services, Network Security etc.
• Build and configure servers and as per OS and Software stack Standards (OS - virtual or physical, software stack agents, user & group ID’s, clustering, monitoring, etc.) and engaging other teams as required to ensure tasks are completed on time.
• Build and configure servers as per standards for higher-level software components (e.g. MW, DB, clustering, monitoring, etc) and engaging other teams as required to ensure tasks are completed on time.
• Technology Awareness: Private Cloud Computing, HP hardware, Cisco UCS servers, service profile, FI configuration, NSX VMWare, vRealize Application Services, vCenter, Stay with current technology offerings including a high-level familiarity with tools and build patterns and standards both technology specific and cross-platform (including cross-training over time) etc.
• Team Work: Participate in knowledge transfer and work effectively as a team, supporting other members of the team in achieving business objectives and providing client services to our Business Units
• Service: Support a positive work environment that promotes customer service, quality, innovation and ensure timely communication of issues to ensure objectives are met
• Time Management: Identify, estimate, and track deliverables required by all project work orders
• Perform build handover to QA Team, while supporting App deploy team for final handover to Production EITO teams.
• Serve as mentor to junior level Systems Engineers.
• Performs additional duties and special assignments as required and assigned.
• Prepare documentations and work for New Technical Imitative (NTI) solutions.
• Lead the team of Linux SMEs and deliver the projects in scheduled timeline.
• Work on multiple projects and provide the technical support.