Jobs
>
Toronto

    Director, Employee Experience Technology Engineering - Toronto, Canada - Sun Life

    Sun Life
    Default job background
    Full time
    Description

    Job Description

    :

    The Director, Employee Experience Technology (EET) Engineering is accountable for the design, life cycle management and implementation of a range of technologies for all Sun Life employees. The Director of the Engineering team will oversee Engineers responsible for global endpoint solutions (Windows, Mac, Mobile devices) including operating systems (Win11, MacOS, iOS, Android) critical software component ownership, software delivery mechanisms, SCCM, JAMF, Hardware provisioning solutions, and future cloud direction for MS Intune and Autopilot.

    Platforms include VDI and Citrix desktop and application virtualization. Engineering responsibilities extend to Active Directory design and security including legacy and modern authentication options involving ADFS, AzureAD, SSO, MFA, PKI, GPO. This role includes a focus on Desktop and Collaboration environments involving Microsoft technologies using M365 services (GraphAPI, Azure applications, Teams) including other Collaboration services (Miro, Box, Meta Workplace as examples). Responsibilities include engineering for eMessaging services (Cisco/FireEye/Abnormal).

    The Director of the Engineering group is responsible for the strategy, design, implementation, and support of these mission critical solutions, with a focus on automation and scripting (Powershell). As a member of EET you will be working with Security, Business, HR, Operations in a team environment to support secure, robust and reliable Desktop and Collaboration solutions to meet the evolving needs of our internal clients. As the successful candidate for this role, your knowledge of Desktop, Operating systems, Directories, Collaboration tools, Scripting, troubleshooting skills, Analysis techniques and experience working with Microsoft products and services, will help you provide decisive support and leadership in the Employee Experience Technology group.

    Qualifications

  • Effective people management skills with the ability to inspire and develop engineering managers and their engineering teams.
  • A strategic mindset and strong stakeholder collaboration skills to shape the engineering roadmap of our global technology endpoints.
  • University degree/college diploma in related discipline(s) or equivalent work experience, and/or 7+ years of industry experience in the IT industry
  • Expert understanding of Active Directory and group policy objects (GPO), federated services, AzureAD Cloud modernization
  • Experience in desktop management and desktop operating system support for Win10/Win11
  • Expert understanding of PC hardware integration processes, procurement and deployment
  • Experienced in Mobile Device Management (Intune, JAMF, Mobile Device Operating systems)
  • Familiar with Windows Server, VDI -VMware, AWS workstation, M365, Citrix, PKI.
  • Familiar with eMessaging services: M365, Cisco, FireEye, Abnormal, DMARC (MX/SPF/DKIM), DLP
  • Experienced with Microsoft M365, AzureAD, MS Endpoint Management, Intune, Autopilot, and Cloud services
  • Proven managerial, people management skills.
  • Proven troubleshooting, problem solving, and development skills
  • Preferred skills

  • Flexibility, ability to change priorities quickly, and capacity to handle multiple tasks
  • Self-directed and proactive; thinks beyond the immediate problem
  • Strong troubleshooting and research skills used to match technology solutions to business needs including estimation, project sizing and project management.
  • General knowledge of networking, servers, storage and data security concepts
  • PowerShell scripting and development knowledge
  • Experienced with Microsoft and Cloud Technologies
  • Broad multi-platform and multi-industry experience
  • Familiarity with Agile Infrastructure delivery
  • Familiarity with various end user computer platforms (Windows, Mac, VDI, Citrix, iOS, Android)
  • Microsoft MCSE certifications and scripting
  • Responsibilities

  • Accountable for the Engineering team responsible for mission critical Infrastructure, Desktop, Mobile and Collaboration services supporting the global organization.
  • Accountable for the design and delivery of scalable, cost effective, secure technology solutions for end user computer platform and infrastructure services that align with the global technology roadmap
  • Accountable for a suite of desktop and collaboration tools applications ensuring that these products are patched and remain current with the vendor's product roadmap and aligned with the requirements of the business
  • Accountable for the underlying infrastructure that supports desktop, directory services including on premise, cloud and AWS/Azure capabilities
  • Responsible for the engineering artifacts and roadmaps, pro-actively identify service improvement opportunities and feature enhancements and resolve team and/or individual technology knowledge gaps
  • Responsible for the design, build, testing and documenting of solution designs and to ensure operational transition through formal and informal knowledge sharing, using industry standard techniques.
  • Responsible for team members having Product Steward roles for ensuring products are maintained current with the vendor's product roadmap and aligned with the requirements of the business
  • Subject Matter expertise for managing and creating the engineering artifacts and roadmaps, pro-actively identify service improvements, feature enhancements and resolving team, individual technology knowledge gaps
  • As Technical lead, design, build, validate, test and document solution designs and ensure operational transition through formal and informal knowledge sharing, using industry standard techniques.
  • Additionally ensuring the Engineering group:
  • Develops and maintain design specifications that meet technical, functional and non functional requirements and conform to service definition, geographical requirements, and architecture & security standards
  • Designs and develop infrastructure solutions that enhance the management, stability, security, disaster recovery and cost effectiveness of the global end user computing environment
  • Maintains documentation on all technical services and solutions in compliance with accepted service design standards
  • Communicates frequently and effectively with client service peers; client interaction is key to managing expectations, assessing needs, and customizing solutions
  • Works with operational support teams to collect, analyze and report on incident and problem data with a view on continuous improvement, and capacity management
  • Interacts with various business and technical support teams across the organization including networking, servers, storage, security, service desk and front line support.
  • Involved in Security reviews and remediation, Audit reviews and remediation.
  • What's in it for you?

  • Great Place to Work Certified for Most Trusted Executive Team in Canada – 2024 and 2023
  • Great Place to Work Certified for Best Workplaces in Canada – 2024 and 2022
  • Great Place to Work Certified for Best Workplaces for Women in Canada - 2024
  • Great Place to Work Certified for Best Workplaces in Ontario - 2023
  • Great Place to Work Certified in Canada in Financial Services and Insurance – 2023
  • Great Place to Work list for Best Workplaces for #HybridWork – 2022
  • Great Place to Work list for Best Workplaces for Professional Development in Canada – 2022
  • Named "Best Places to Work" by Glassdoor – 2021 and 2023
  • Canada Award for Excellence for Mental Health at Work - 2021
  • Flexible hybrid work model.


  • Loblaw Companies Brampton, Canada Temps plein

    L'utilisation du masculin à pour but d'alléger le texte · Venez faire votre différence dans les communautés à travers le Canada, où l'authenticité, la confiance et l'établissement de liens sont valorisés - alors que nous façonnons l'avenir du commerce de détail au Canada, ensemb ...


  • Loblaw Companies Ltd - Head Office Brampton, ON, Canada

    Les candidats référés ne doivent pas postuler directement pour ce poste. · Toutes les références de candidats doivent d'abord être soumises dans Workday par un collègue de Loblaw actuel. · L'utilisation du masculin à pour but d'alléger le texte · Venez faire votre différence d ...


  • Loblaw Companies Ltd - Head Office Brampton, Canada

    Les candidats référés ne doivent pas postuler directement pour ce poste. · Toutes les références de candidats doivent d'abord être soumises dans Workday par un collègue de Loblaw actuel. · L'utilisation du masculin à pour but d'alléger le texte · Venez faire votre différence dan ...


  • AutoTrader Toronto, Canada Full time

    · Technical Lead Engineer Key Areas of Responsibility 1. You will be the technical lead for an agile development team. This means you will work closely with the Product leads, Delivery leads, and Engineering Managers within a team of developers and SDETs to groom, estimate, and ...


  • Eleks Toronto, ON, Canada

    ABOUT PROJECT · From managing compact storage facilities to overseeing intricate distribution centers, our solution is designed to meet the needs of various industries and verticals with efficiency and precision. · Experience in R&D projects related to RFID technology · # Stro ...


  • First Derivative Toronto, ON, Canada

    First Derivative is a global leader in consulting, business services and technology. To meet the growing demand for our First Derivative services, we are looking to hire a Murex Front Office Support Engineer in TorontoMust havePrior experience working in a support roleMust have h ...


  • Entegris toronto, Canada

    The Role: Our site in Entegris Canada - Toronto is seeking a Manufacturing Technology Engineer to join our team at our Speciality Chemicals Manufacturing site. This person will be responsible for working with the various functional managers in developing and implementing world cl ...


  • AutoTrader Toronto, ON, Canada

    Trader Corporation is the team behind Canada's leading automotive marketplace, We are a technology-driven company that creates world-class cloud solutions for our users and customers. We are expanding our Dealer Software business and need a new Tech Lead.Technical Lead EngineerK ...


  • Fortinet Toronto, Canada

    · Job Duties : · • Conduct technical meetings with customers and resellers to highlight Fortinet Access Technologies and solutions (Access Points, Controllers, Switches, Network Access Control and End Point applications). · • Provide pre-sales technical support to Fortinet Pr ...


  • Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited Toronto, ON, Canada

    Ready to leverage your proficiency in implementing Microsoft security solutions? · Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to build a strong performing team, encouraging best practices in Cybersecurity? · Join a purpose-led transformation company, built on belief. They do not ...


  • AutoTrader Toronto, Canada

    Trader Corporation is the team behind Canada's leading automotive marketplace, We are a technology-driven company that creates world-class cloud solutions for our users and customers. We are expanding our Dealer Software business and need a new Tech Lead. · Technical Lead Engine ...


  • Stripe Toronto, Canada Full time

    Who we are · About Stripe · Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies - from the world's largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups - use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. ...


  • KPMG-Canada Toronto, Canada

    Overview · At KPMG, you'll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world. · The Opportunity · The Reliability Engineer, IDM & Messaging, Digital Workplace is primari ...


  • Waabi Toronto, ON, Canada $122,000 - $215,000

    Waabi, founded by AI pioneer and visionary Raquel Urtasun, is an AI company building the next generation of self-driving technology. With a world class team and an innovative approach that unleashes the power of AI to "drive" safely in the real world, Waabi is bringing the promis ...


  • Amazon Development Centre Canada ULC - K03 Toronto, Canada Full time

    Ring's mission is to make neighbourhoods safer. We strive to make safety and peace of mind accessible to everyone and empower communities to work together for one another. · Ring Marketing Technology team is looking for a driven, innovative and resilient Software Development Engi ...


  • KPMG Toronto, Canada

    Overview · At KPMG, you'll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world. · The Opportunity · The Reliability Engineer, IDM & Messaging, Digital Workplace is prima ...


  • Hercules Dynamics Toronto, ON, Canada

    Hercules Dynamics is a leading, Canadian technology company that is focused on developing and leveraging bleeding edge AI technology; Our solutions are designed to provide situational analysis, threat analysis, etc. all in real time, enabling the operator to reduce missed detecti ...


  • Entegris Toronto, Canada

    Here at Entegris, we use advanced science to enable technologies that transform the world, and we are seeking employees who have the drive to continue that mission. · The Role: · Our site in Entegris Canada - Toronto is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Technology Engineer to join o ...


  • Waabi Toronto, ON, Canada $122,000 - $215,000

    Waabi, founded by AI pioneer and visionary Raquel Urtasun, is an AI company building the next generation of self-driving technology. With a world class team and an innovative approach that unleashes the power of AI to "drive" safely in the real world, Waabi is bringing the promis ...


  • Capco Toronto, ON, Canada

    Much more than consultants, we are active participants in the global financial services industry. Our passionate business and technology professionals enjoy a unique environment where they are actively encouraged to apply intellect, innovation, experience and teamwork. We are ded ...