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Job Summary
The role of Specialist Solution Management (Security Applications) will include responsibilities for day-to-day application support activities such as functional support, application administration, configuration and troubleshooting. The Specialist will also be involved in lifecycle activities, enhancements and projects to produce functional designs meeting both business requirements and architectural standards. Other duties include participating in the operationalization of new applications and providing SME knowledge and key requirements to ensure our support standards are met. Additionally, the Specialist will be an active part of Problem, Incident and Change processes following ITIL foundations.
Main Responsibilities
Operation Excellence
• Troubleshoot application-related issues/inquiries and follow up with backend support when required
• Perform software administration, configuration, evolution (enhancement), upgrades and patches
• Analyze business needs, document requirements and design technical solutions with customers.
• Develop concepts and best practices for security applications
• Participate in the planning, development and implementation of both cloud and on-premise infrastructure upgrades and migrations
• Create custom reports from different types of database sources
• Provide coaching and training to business users
• Develop and maintain procedures and documentation
• Participate in application portfolio management activities, including Product Lifecycle Management, Cost of Ownership, etc.
• Provide Functional Design Documents when required
• Perform incident handling, service restoration, logging and tracking
• Perform problem investigation and follow-up resolution, including defect resolution
• Ensure compliance with all appropriate CN IT standards (e.g. Security, Architecture, Project Delivery Methodology, SOX, ITIL, etc.)
• Interface with business colleagues, I&T Help Desk, IT Command Center (ITCC) , I&T support teams or Vendor
• Collaborate with other team members to improve overall support activities and product evolution activities
Delivery (Product Evolution/Project)
• Define and execute enhancement / project activities around configuration, design specification and testing
• Provide SME knowledge and key requirements for the operationalization and support of the application
• Collaborate to the transition to core (T2C) to help enforce the support excellence standard.
Practice Evolution
• Ramp-up his/her knowledge on upcoming key technologies
• Generate automation ideas to help improve support effectiveness
• Design and implement suitable automated processes to optimise day-to-day support activities
Requirements
Education/Certification/Designation
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Skills/Knowledge
• Problem-solving and investigation skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Good communication, time management and interpersonal skills
• Ability to quickly understand assignments and work independently
• Ability to multi-task in a constantly evolving environment
Specific Skills per Speciality
• Security Application Support
o Knowledge of Identity Management, Privileged Access Management or Cyber Security
o Working knowledge of one or many of the following: ISIM, Saviynt, CyberArk, SecureAuth MFA, ServiceNow, Active Directory, SAP, Linux
o Experience configuring and customizing applications as administrator
o Hands-on experience dealing with databases
o JavaScript and SQL knowledge is an asset
Experience
• Minimum of 5 years experience with concepts, techniques, and tools in the development configuration, and management of production systems
• Minimum 3 years of experience in developing solutions for and/or supporting enterprise level security applications
Assets
• Experience with successful project implementation
Working Conditions
• May be required to respond to emergency situations
• Rotating pager support
• Hybrid work schedule
About CN
CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.
At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented groups often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. Even if you don't see yourself in every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please reach out to our team at [email protected].
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