Requisition ID: 98423Join the Global Community of Scotiabankers to help customers become better off.
The Team
Global Technology Services (GTS) Architecture ensures that systems and infrastructure patterns, principals, frameworks, and standards are designed and implemented to support Scotiabanks business requirements. We support short- and medium-term business and technology initiatives, but also focuses on the Banks 3- to 5-year technology roadmap, facilitating innovation and adoption of next generation technologies. We collaborate with Enterprise Architecture, other GTS teams, and business technology stakeholders, connecting subject matter experts with business, information, domain and solution architects. The team promotes global technology consistency and a set of fully aligned technical strategies, roadmaps, and designs.
The Role
You will join Networking & Unified Communications team within GTS Architecture, youll contribute to the overall success of the Networking and Unified Communications (UC) GTS Architecture team ensuring specific individual goals, plans and initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the teams business strategies and objectives. You will also ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.
Some of the key accountabilities include:
Technology expert in Networking and UC technologies
Participate and often lead cross-disciplinary efforts to research, incubate, test, and perform proof of concepts of new and innovative IT infrastructure technologies and solutions for the potential use in the Bank in conjunction with the other GTS teams, as well as Information Security & Controls (IS&C).
Create and publish re-usable end to end reference Architecture for all provided technologies within GTS
Develop and maintain end to end infrastructure patterns and frameworks
In conjunction with other GTS Architecture teams: develop and maintain technical standards and roadmap surrounding Networking and Unified Communication technologies in conjunction with the other GTS Architecture teams. Including but not limited too; LAN/WAN/MAN, Wireless, DNS, LB, SDN, Security/Firewall, VPN, Remote access, Telecom, Voice, CCT, SBC, Video, Chat, Presence and Group Communication.
Direct engagement with global constituents to provide architecture direction and input on:
Prioritized initiatives
Infrastructure patterns, principals, frameworks, and standards to align globally approved offerings including when standard does not exist today
Participate in specialized Design Councils and the GTS Architectural Review Board
Acts in a consulting role from ideation through design (e.g. RFP of next generation network)
Work with the GTS Architectural Governance team to capture and document standards, infrastructure patterns, principals, and frameworks in a consistent and clear format. While ensuring quality, accuracy, and currency of the standards within the reference library are aligned with Business and GTS needs.
What You Will Bring to Succeed
You have at least 10 years of progressive technical working experience in the networking, UC, and security spaces; with at least 2 years of technical working experience in an architectural practice
You are a technical subject matter expert in more than one networking, UC, or security area
You possess very good communication (verbal/written/presentation) skills in English to effectively interact with all levels of management & audiences, business and/or technical. The same in Spanish is a definite asset
You can lead and contribute to highly complex initiatives that require an in-depth knowledge across multiple technical areas and business segments
You can effectively provide a focused perspective, input, and decision-making skills in the area of Networking & UC
You possess the ability to translate highly complex concepts for the team, peers and customers
You can lead and contribute to technical reviews in the areas of Networking & UC
You bring a strong knowledge of one or more formal Enterprise Architecture frameworks
Your body of work includes experience as a key technical partner in global technology transformation efforts, demonstrating the ability to inspire and align diverse technologists, drive efficient and effective decision-making, and to deliver and support a robust infrastructure technology governance framework
You have a post-secondary education in Computer Science or technical equivalence
The Workplace
We are technology partners who help the business transform how our employees around the world work
We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
You’ll get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders, who have hailed from top technology companies around the world
We foster an environment of innovation and continuous learning
We care about our people, allowing them to design how they work to deliver amazing results
We offer a competitive total rewards package, including a performance bonus, company matching programs (on pension & profit sharing), and generous vacation
Scotiabank
As Canada’s International Bank, we are a diverse and global team. We speak more than 100 languages with backgrounds from more than 120 countries. 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. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto
As Canada’s International Bank, we are a diverse and global team. We speak more than 100 languages with backgrounds from more than 120 countries. Our employees are committed to a superior customer experience and use the Banks six guiding sales practice principles to ensure they act with honesty and integrity.At Scotiabank, 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. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.