Senior Technology Analyst; RACF Administrator a must

Key Accountabilities:

Performs RACF Administrator duties
Provides guidance and consultation on RACF setups
Performs RACF security reviews in accordance with Bank standards
Provides governance of access to RACF for CIO team
Adheres to policy and procedures for the mainframe and RACF security.
Develops local procedures where needed.
Acts in a larger project planning capacity.
Supports the Request for Information (RFI) or Request for Proposal (RFP) with vendors if required.
Enables operation groups to successfully accept system changes by informing stakeholders of their implications; recommend actions as appropriate.
Manages complexity across business value, technology, and interaction models.
Possesses a deep understanding and problem solving ability of IT of various scale, degree and dimension of complexity
Ensures project scope and benefits are clearly articulated and risks are identified.
Gathers requirements and documents requirements as needed.
Assists in the preparation of end-user materials.
Anticipates and reduces complexity for others.
Liaises with stakeholders to understand problems and opportunities, and recommends solutions to enable the organization to meet its goals
Analyzes data and creates documents and plans in service of informing, advising, or updating stakeholders or providing governance evidence
Filters and “cleans” data related to RACF, and reviews computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct problems.
Understands and communicates technical and architectural complexities of a technical solution so that project stakeholders can easily understand.
Interprets data, analyzes results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports.
Recommends approaches to streamline and integrate technological processes in the organization to improve overall efficiency
Supports the execution of key improvement initiatives using data-driven insights to deliver positive financial and customer outcomes.
Develops, recommends, and employs productivity aids in all aspects of assignments to accelerate delivery.
Solves complexity within one or more systems and technologies
Develops innovative approaches to create solutions to resolve problems and significant issues
Understands the scope of complexity that exists across business value, technology, and interaction models.
Identifies opportunities to strengthen the capability at BMO, such as: sharing expertise to promote technical development, mentoring employees, building communities of practice and networks across technology.
Stays abreast of industry technical and business trends through participation in professional associations, practice communities & individual learning

Qualifications

Core Knowledge:

Generally 4-7 years of work experience in IT or business environment and/or B.S./B.A. in computer science, engineering, information systems, math or business, preferably on the IBM mainframe
Possesses RACF Administrator or Auditor experience, preferably 3 years or longer.
Possesses analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
Possesses the ability to create/contribute to tactical and strategic vision.
Demonstrates applied knowledge of one or more analysis and problem decomposition techniques
Understands complete Software Development Life Cycle
Demonstrates writing and documentation skills.
Excellent communication skills required.
Understands and can explain to others the core processes involved in their area of support
Demonstrates the ability to explain technical terms and processes simply and clearly
Demonstrates negotiation and influencing skills
Remains alert to new techniques for insights, analytics, and data visualization, and thinks about new ways of applying them.