Senior IT Operations Specialist

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Technical skills required:

Red Hat Linux Systems Administration experience: 8 years including server builds and OS management.

Knowledge on vulnerability and configuration management.

Knowledge of storage array management preferably on HP Nimble and Eletra arrays.

Familiar with Hypervisors technologies such as Vmware Vcenter and ESXi host management.

Familiarity with automation technologies such Ansible scripting and other DevOps tools.

Monitors restores service changes supports and handles daytoday activities 7/24/365 required to run the mission critical systems for the company ensuring business service levels are met and environments are managed. Monitors and ensures service restoration of infrastructure applications (online and offline) and security while meeting service level agreements. Provides the Help/Service Desk support as well as coordinates and facilitates Incident Management deploys changes to the production environment and engages 3rd party providers contracted to the Bank during an incident. Provides immediate response to production program or system problems. Participates in testing cycles to ensure the ability to deploy and operability of infrastructure and applications. Deploys implements provisions applications and infrastructure per deployment plans and infrastructure build guides.

• Provides technical expertise and oversight on the production floor understanding the full process requirements (compliance equipment regulatory) in order to best understand and resolve production issues.
• Manages complexity across business value technology and interaction models.
• Recommends and implements solutions based on analysis of issues and implications for the business.
• Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decisionmaking.
• Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.
• Establishes deep relationships at all levels within IT and business units to effectively collaborate in business strategy.
• Monitors and tracks performance and addresses any issues.
• Breaks down strategic problems and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• Participates in both internal and external regulatory inspections.
• Works with other operations personnel to develop and implement the countermeasures necessary to improve production and equipment reliability as well as the compliance posture of the team.
• Provides end to end technology support including computer applications network and storage and rootcause analysis etc.
• Drives and/or promotes new processes systems technology and operations and expanded capabilities for performance with the flexibility to align to the unique requirements of the project teams and deliverables.
• Proactively monitors system performance and identifies operational improvements in ensuring smooth and consistent customer and business partner delivery.
• Supports deployment activities managing implementation issues to resolution.
• Provides initial triage investigation and ensures fast turnaround times on issue/incident resolution.
• Monitors technical infrastructure applications and/or business transactions through automated systems and instrumentation across the environment.
• Provides inbound call assistance to endusers for application technical and IMACD needs leveraging the knowledge base and/or run books available.
• Collaborates and engages with the appropriate areas across the bank.
• Develops or helps to develop the knowledge assets required for the operation.
• Promotes adherence to standards and industry best practices.
• Develops an understanding of organizational interactions and complexity to engage with the appropriate matrix areas.
• Identifies opportunities to strengthen the operational capability such as: sharing expertise to promote technical development mentoring employees building communities of practice and networks across technology.
• Stays abreast of industry technical and business trends through participation in professional associations practice communities & individual learning.
• Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader enterprisewide focus.
• Provides specialized consulting analytical and technical support.
• Exercises judgment to identify diagnose and solve problems within given rules.
• Works independently and regularly handles nonroutine situations.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

  Qualifications:

• Typically 47 years of work experience in IT or business environment and/or BS/BA or MBA/MS in computer science engineering information systems math or business.
• Understanding of Information Technology operating processes used for systems to ensure effective delivery including but not limited to IT Operations mandatory operating standards for monitoring logging and alerting.
• Knowledge of support and operations practice concepts and technology obtained through formal training and/or work experience.
• Technical and/or business functional knowledge of systems tools timing and dependencies.
• Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience.
• Verbal & written communication skills Indepth.
• Collaboration & team skills Indepth.
• Analytical and problem solving skills Indepth.
• Influence skills Indepth.
• Data driven decision making Indepth.

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The above represents BMO Financial Groups pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location skills experience education and qualifications for the role and may include a commission structure. Salaries for parttime roles will be prorated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Groups expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Groups total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performancebased incentives discretionary bonuses as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance tuition reimbursement accident and life insurance and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits please visit: Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting positive change for our customers our communities and our people. By working together innovating and pushing boundaries we transform lives and businesses and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued respected and heard and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one for yourself and our customers. Well support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones as you help our customers reach theirs. From indepth training and coaching to manager support and networkbuilding opportunities well help you gain valuable experience and broaden your skillset.

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