Location: Edmonton, AB
Company: Government of Alberta
Job Information
Job Title: Network & Security Analyst
Job Requisition ID: 25800
Ministry: Justice & Solicitor General
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Regular/Temporary: Temporary (1 Year)
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: July 11, 2022
Classification: Opted Out & Excluded Systems Analyst Level 2
About Us
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx
The Ministry of Alberta Justice and Solicitor General helps ensure that all Albertans can live in safe and resilient communities while having access to a fair and innovative justice system. Working alongside its partners in law enforcement, family justice, health, the judiciary, criminal justice system and other stakeholders, the ministry has a direct or shared responsibility in all elements of the justice system in Alberta. Follow the link to see what else we have to offer: http://www.justice.alberta.ca
Court Technology Services provides and supports the technology tools to power the court and justice system throughout Alberta.
Role
Under the direction of the Judicial IT Security Officer, you will be responsible for all aspects of Information Technology account, network, server, SAN management and support within Court Services. You will also be responsible for supporting the overall security of the courts by monitoring security alerts, analyzing and advising on security advisories and environmental scans, maintaining current knowledge of industry security practices, assisting with investigating security incidents, weaknesses, and IT Internal Investigations.
Primary responsibilities include the account maintenance, monitoring, performance analysis, problem resolution of network, server and SAN infrastructure. Includes the design, installation and upgrading of network, server and SAN hardware and software, as well as the evaluation of new technologies and products.
Your ability to build and maintain relationships is the key to your success. You demonstrate the ability to build collaborative environments with stakeholders, ensuring that their needs and perspectives are understood and represented. You are able to develop networks with stakeholders by proactively connecting with them and fostering connections based on trust and mutual understanding.
You demonstrate the ability to handle multiple tasks, competing priorities, and meet timelines. You are able to deliver results while working under pressure. You engage in creative problem solving in your day-to-day approach, demonstrating curiosity, mental flexibility, and political acuity. You may have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects and initiatives, and your motivation, adaptability, and strong organization skills supports you in achieving both operational and professional goals.
Qualifications
University graduation in computer science or a related discipline plus two years related experience. Or equivalent as described below:
Equivalency: A related two-year diploma in computer technology or a related discipline from a recognized post-secondary institution and a minimum of four years (4) related experience.
Preference will be given to candidates who have the following:
• Expertise and in depth understanding of Network Services (LAN and WAN networks, Storage Area Networks (SAN) and Server OS’s (Linux, Windows, Cisco)
• Working knowledge of information security incident prevention, detection and response
• Knowledge of Directory Services. Cloud technologies, Microsoft M365 Exchange, Intune, AWS, Cacti, Nagios, IDM 4, Commvault 8+, Cisco IOS, Fortinet, Wireshark, Network penetration testing/MITRE, Nmap
• Knowledge of forensic examination hardware and software, digital forensic procedures (evidence acquisition and handling), requirements for documenting forensic investigation findings, preparing STRA’s and other risk assessments
• ITIL v3 Foundation, CISSP certification, Cisco CCNA,
APS Competencies
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/assets/documents/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf
AGILITY
You are able to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities while remaining calm and composed even in difficult or stressful situations. You remain optimistic and persevere in order to find solutions. You proactively seek advice and support when priorities change to appropriately assess, prioritize and meet changing demands.
DEVELOP NETWORKS
You seek out input from a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to solve complex problems and provide the best solutions.
BUILD COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENTS
You establish and maintain business relationships with clients, encourage or facilitate discussions and build long lasting relationships.
CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING
You have the ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
DRIVE FOR RESULTS
You know what outcomes are important which leads you to provide outstanding customer service by anticipating potential challenges and finding practical solutions.
Salary
$2,645.60– $3,632.52 bi-weekly
($69,050 – $94,809 annually)
Notes
Hours of Work:
7.25 hours / 36.25 hours a week.
Term of Employment:
This position is currently temporary for 1 year.
Locations:
Edmonton Provincial Law Courts Building (1a Sir Winston Churchill Square)
The Court of Appeal of Alberta, the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta, and the Provincial Court of Alberta (the Courts) each have a proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. The Courts’ COVID Vaccination Policy requires all staff to be fully vaccinated to access courtrooms and court workplaces in the Alberta courthouses effective November 1, 2021.
Additional Information:
Successful candidates will be required to undergo security screening.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
Here are some of the benefits the GoA has to offer prospective employees:
• Comprehensive benefits plan (refer to 1st Choice): https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits-programs.aspx
• Pension plan: https://www.pspp.ca
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• More information: Advantages of working for the Alberta Public Service
How To Apply
Click on the “Apply Now” button.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/navigating-online-jobs-application.aspx to learn more about creating a candidate profile and other tips for the Government of Alberta’s online application system.
If you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system, click here to access the main log in page where you are able to ‘Create an account’, reset your password (‘Forgot your password’) or ‘Sign In’ should you already have an account.
Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.
Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs at https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-jobs.aspx
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.
Resources for applicants:
• https://www.alberta.ca/apply-for-jobs-with-the-alberta-public-service.aspx
• https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-hiring-process.aspx
• https://alis.alberta.ca/look-for-work/
It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) https://www.alberta.ca/iqas-overview.aspx. Applicants are encouraged to include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
The Court of Appeal of Alberta, the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta, and the Provincial Court of Alberta (the Courts) each have a proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. The Courts’ COVID Vaccination Policy requires all staff to be fully vaccinated to access courtrooms and court workplaces in the Alberta courthouses effective November 1, 2021.
If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, please contact Kristen Dobri at kristen.dobri@gov.ab.ca
If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to check http://www.jobs.alberta.ca for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta.
