Job Description
Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the permanent position of Network Administrator II in the Information Technology Infrastructure team.

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

The Network Administrator II is responsible for designing, implementing, testing, administering and maintaining IT networks and their associated software/hardware (network function virtualization, routers, switches, firewalls, load-balancers, wireless controllers and access points; network operating systems - Cisco IOS/IOS-XE, Cisco NX-OS, FortiOS, Cloud Network OS).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plans, designs, installs, configures, maintains and manages:
WAN, LAN, wired and wireless network infrastructures
Network routing protocols
Network optimization technologies and techniques
Network monitoring tools
Assists with the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of IT network systems high availability, backup and disaster recovery, management and monitoring systems; systems maintenance scheduling and automation
Supports investigation of incidents throughout the wan, lan, wired and wireless network infrastructures. This position will need to interact with senior members of the IT operations team as well as IT security and governance personnel
Develops IT network operations playbooks, practices and procedures. Provides provide guidance and documented standards on policies, practices and procedures to ensure availability of network and technology infrastructure
Reviews and health checks existing environments
Provides Third-Line support point of contact for escalations and root cause analysis
Provides reporting and analysis as needed for network, systems and security analysts
Other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

7+ years' enterprise IT experience
Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Information Technology (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
A professional designation in information technology such as Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), etc. is preferred
Knowledge and experience with QoS, VRF, MPLS, and network routing protocols
Experience with Cisco IOS (routers and switches) and Cisco OS
Experience with FortiOS (firewalls, switches and access points)
Experience, knowledge and use of wireless solutions (Controllers, and AP)
Experience, knowledge and use of network monitoring tools
Demonstrated high-level of personal integrity and honesty

Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge in setup, configuration, administration, of wired and wireless networks
Knowledge in setup, configuration, administration, of firewalls/firewall clusters and multi-site policy configurations
Strong organization and documenting skills
Solid understanding of LAN and WAN networking
Demonstrated ability to foster strong working relationships

Security Clearance Requirements: This position requires the successful applicant to pass a security clearance.

Please note – Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates, who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer’s discretion.

COMPETENCIES: Analytical Thinking, Communication, Customer Service, Decision Making, Managing Change, Organization/Planning, Teamwork and Cooperation, Values and Ethics, Valuing Diversity

WORK STATUS: Permanent, full-time

HOURS OF WORK: 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday to Friday; 35 hours per week, plus occasional overtime which is sometimes unscheduled; on call as deemed required.

SALARY: As per the NSGEU 222 Collective Agreement, Level 6 (Information Services); $52.89 per hour

WORK LOCATION: 13th Floor, Barrington Tower, Halifax; required travel frequently to other HRM facilities.

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59pm on November 24, 2024

This is a bargaining unit position. External applicants will only be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit candidates.

Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Recruiter when invited to the assessment process.
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