Senior Technical Analyst

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Canada is looking for a Senior Technical Analyst to manage Linux and Solaris patching across enterprise environments. This role focuses on ensuring system stability, security, and compliance through effective patch management. Ideal candidates should have strong Linux administration skills, experience with automation tools like Ansible, and a passion for maintaining high security standards. A collaborative environment with a focus on diversity and inclusion is emphasized, alongside opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Diversity and Inclusion initiatives

Tuition assistance

Flexible vacation and benefits from day one

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in managing Linux and Solaris patching.
• Proficient with OS hardening and vulnerability remediation.
• Experience with patching tools and automation scripts.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end patching cycles for Linux and Solaris servers.
• Troubleshoot patch failures and performance anomalies.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and regulations.

Skills

Linux (RHEL 7/8/9) administration

Solaris (10/11) administration

YUM/DNF/PKG

systemd

networking

Ansible automation

Cloud awareness (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Job description

Requisition ID: 244961

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

As a Senior Technical Analyst, you will be responsible for managing Linux and Solaris patching across enterprise environments. This role ensures system stability, security, and compliance through efficient patch management and automation.

Is this role right for you? In this role you will:

• Execute end-to-end patching cycles for Linux and Solaris servers, including scheduling, approvals, deployment, and validation.
• Troubleshoot patch failures, dependency issues, and performance anomalies.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements; perform OS hardening and vulnerability remediation.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and Ansible playbooks for patching tasks.
• Support OS upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle management.
• Maintain documentation for patching procedures, rollback plans, and known issues.
• Collaborate with application teams to minimize downtime during patch windows.
• Monitor and report patch health and compliance status.
• Participate in incident management and root‑cause analysis for patch‑related issues.

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

• Strong expertise in Linux (RHEL 7/8/9) and Solaris (10/11) administration.
• Proficiency in YUM/DNF/PKG, kernel modules, SELinux, systemd, LVM, ZFS, and networking.
• Hands‑on experience with patching tools, repositories, and satellite servers.
• Ability to troubleshoot OS‑level issues in production environments.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes (Incident, Change, Problem).
• Certifications: RHEL & Solaris Administration.
• Experience with Ansible automation.
• Exposure to DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of CIS/DISA security benchmarks.
• Cloud awareness (AWS, Azure, GCP

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 - We offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs such as hackathons

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Scarborough

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

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.