Intermediate Technology Specialist, Core Infrastructure

Intermediate Technology Specialist, Core Infrastructure At Equitable, we believe work should be a place where you feel supported, inspired, and empowered to grow. In our caring and collaborative environment, your curiosity is encouraged, your passion is recognized, and your contributions truly matter. Together, we create meaningful impact, for our clients, our communities, and each other. The Opportunity At Equitable, we believe great things happen when we work together. We’re a Canadian mutual company driven by purpose – putting people first and helping Canadians protect today and prepare for tomorrow. If you’re passionate about making a difference and growing your career in an inclusive and collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you. Our culture is built on care, passion and curiosity. We put people above all else, strive to be our best and welcome new ideas to deliver positive outcomes. The Intermediate Technology Specialist, Core Infrastructure, will maintain and enhance shared technology solutions and infrastructure. This role will partner with a cross‑functional team to develop, test, launch, and refine solutions to optimize the organization’s service experience. Responsible for developing and implementing infrastructure technologies that support business priorities and capabilities for internal and external clients. Join one of the region’s top employers and be part of something that truly makes a difference. Work Arrangements This is a hybrid role. You will work in our office in Waterloo, ON a minimum of two (2) assigned, consecutive days every other week, plus a fifth (5th) assigned day per month. You are welcome to work from the office more than the minimum requirement and there may be some roles that are required to work in our office more than the minimum requirement. What you’ll do Support the implementation of corporate policies, standards, and procedures that provide effective architecture, governance, and management of Equitable Life’s technical systems and solutions Collaborate with Business and IT roles on the solution design, development and quality management of shared infrastructure systems and applications across organizational functions Work with internal and external teams to increase client satisfaction by improving the quality of systems and products through identification of issues, on‑going maintenance, and implementation of solutions Perform hands‑on configuration and troubleshooting of components including the maintenance, upgrading or replacement of hardware and/or application software Assist in the maintenance of existing internal processes and quality system management documentation to uphold quality standards Inspect systems and processes to identify opportunities for improvements to workflow and enhanced efficiencies Monitor capacity usage and performance of assigned technologies to assure operational availability and process integrity Provide technical guidance to peers and/or end‑users regarding technologies that enable continuous delivery of shared solutions Designing and maintaining Microsoft server technologies, business systems, and web services platforms (IIS) Designing, securing, and maintaining x86 data center server infrastructure, inclusive of virtualization, storage and backup Designing and managing core infrastructure platforms for the organization What you’ll bring 5+ years of experience in IT VMWare experience – a strong asset Post‑secondary degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in computer science, computer systems engineering, software engineering or related discipline Manage and maintain on‑premise infrastructure, specifically storage, compute, and backup Manage and maintain backups and replication Support Disaster Recovery readiness Manage and support Server infrastructure including Windows, Linux, and custom vendor images Hold contemporary core infrastructure platform certifications Be a highly motivated team player who is a strong individual contributor Possess effective verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to convey information, concepts, and ideas to others What’s in it for you Career Growth: Regular learning sessions and development opportunities Total Rewards: Allowance provided in place of vacation pay and benefits Flexibility: Healthy work‑life balance with employee wellness always top of mind, complemented by a “dress for your day” approach At Equitable, we’re committed to fair pay and an inclusive, accessible hiring experience. If you need accommodations or alternative formats at any stage, just reach out to us at careers@equitable.ca. We’re happy to help. Your base pay will be based on your skills, qualifications, experience and education. If you’re selected to move forward, our Talent Acquisition team will walk you through all the details of our total rewards program, so you know exactly what’s included. Reports To Technology Manager, Core Infrastructure Department IT Infrastructure Term Temporary Full‑Time, Twelve (12) Month Contract This position is open because of an existing vacancy, and we’re looking forward to finding the right person to join our team. As part of the recruitment process, you will need to go through background screening, as per our company policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr