The infrastructure & endpoint consultant is responsible for designing and maintaining the computing infrastructure, endpoints, and enterprise applications that provide services to our Corporate, Call Centre and Development teams as well as external clients. Investigates new technologies and methodologies and is responsible for their introduction into existing standards where efficiencies or stabilization gains would be made. Resolves Level 2 system problems either independently or by coordinating resolution with software vendors, hardware manufacturers and/or appropriate in-house experts. Designs and reviews deployment architecture for medium and complex development projects. Applies in-depth experience with components of on-premises and cloud infrastructure. Plans, acquires, and coordinates the installation of infrastructure devices across the enterprise while ensuring safe networks with disaster recovery options. Acts as the primary technical liaison between Infrastructure and other IT teams, vendors and partners, as well as the business to design infrastructure solutions.

• Oversee the implementation of security measures to protect end user devices and data, including encryption, access controls, and antivirus solutions
• Designs, builds, deploys, evaluates and maintains existing and future enterprise IT infrastructure.
• Provide direct technical guidance and support to the team and other departments
• Identify opportunities to streamline end user device management processes, reduce manual efforts, and increase efficiency through automation
• Drive initiatives to enable self-service capabilities and automation across all supported technology areas including software deployment, hardware imaging
• Participate in technology evaluations and recommend standardized solutions that align with enterprise objectives and budget constraints
• Oversee the development and maintenance of knowledge base articles, user guides, and training materials to empower end users and promote self-service support options
• Maintain accurate documentation of infrastructure configurations, procedures, and policies
• Works to determine enterprise security controls and identify any threats to the infrastructure.
• Diagnoses complex network, storage and server issues and implements corrective solutions .
• Administers automated workflow tools, middleware application servers, and server virtualization technologies (e.g. VMware, AWS Workspaces & Citrix) to maximise their efficiency.
• Provides proactive network/server monitoring to ensure optimum performance and acts on real-time alerts of critical issues .
• Performs hardware, software, and firmware upgrades - researches and recommends upgrades .
• Manages and coordinates the release of changes into production applying standardized procedures and minimizing risk to existing services.
• Creates release plans, test and validation strategies, schedules and tracking tools to coordinate the contents of release packages for network and business applications.
• Evaluates effectiveness of current systems and supports in developing improvement strategies based on the findings.
• Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience (5-7 years) in for Microsoft 365, Unified Communications, Collaboration Services, and End User Compute Engineering
• Strong technical proficiency in operating systems (Windows, macOS, IOS) and endpoint management solutions (e.g., Microsoft Intune), JAMF, EDR & MDM solutions), M365 (Group policy & Powershell), Active Directory as well as server/desktop virtualization technologies (e.g., Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, AWS workspaces, Vmware)
• Strong track-record of exemplifying customer service excellence and accountability/ownership for the total customer experience while influencing others to raise their level of customer service
• Strong experience with endpoint security practices and technologies
• Experience with BeyondTrust privileged access solutions

Salary: $75,900.00 - $141,900.00

Pay Type: Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s 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 part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based 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: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

About 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. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.