Network Analyst

The Information, Communication, and Technology Services branch (ICT Services) of the Department of Internal Services is a leader in client focused service delivery.

We are responsible for all NS Government departments, agencies, boards and commissions' technology services and support as well as supporting the NS Health Authority and IWK.

The scale and scope of what ICT Services does may surprise you.

The rapid pace of change makes it a business imperative for us to be smart and open-minded in the way we think about technology.

The Province's technology and business teams collaborate to take advantage of new opportunities and deliver outcomes.

About Our Opportunity:

As the Network Analyst (CSO 3) you will work on the day-to-day network tasks and provide assistance to the network support team.

You will have overall responsibility for the analysis, development and implementation of mission critical networking projects.

Being one of the network analysts, you will help the support team to:

• Analyse, clarify and transfer business requirements into technical requirements.
• Implement network solutions based on the Government's technology, security and architecture standards.
• Configure Cisco Wi-Fi products.
• Configure and troubleshoot of EIGRP, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, etc.
• Configure layer 2 & 3 protocols, including, TCP/IP, Spanning Tree, VLAN, QOS, etc.
• Work on different networking technologies (DNS, DHCP, SMTP, LDAP, SMB, SSH, VPN, NAT, IPSec, VoIP, etc.).
• Work with IT vendors on networking orders.
• Support Windows servers.
• Lead/manage networking projects from start to end.
• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco systems.
• Work with other IT groups to meet their technical needs.
• Solve problems and issues reported by business clients.
• Set priorities in cooperation with the manager.
• Meet project deadlines.
• Other duties as required.

About You:

You have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science plus 5 years related experience in the network technology, or graduation from a recognized Information Technology Program plus 5 years related experience in the network technology.

An equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered.

Ideally, you must have a proven record and ability to develop, maintain, and support a complex network infrastructure. You will be flexible and adaptable to ever changing priorities and legacy & new technologies.

You should be extensively knowledgeable and highly skilled in Cisco (LAN, WAN,WLAN ) and preferably in Cisco ISE, (Knowledge in layer 2 & 3 protocols including, TCP/IP, Spanning Tree, VLAN, OSPF, and BGP, Cisco Nexus etc.).

You must demonstrate a high degree of logical problem-solving ability with well-developed oral and written communication skills. You should have experience in Project Management and Change Management and working on ticketing systems.

You must also demonstrate that you can lead and contribute to an IT support team by working on multiple tasks at the same time and work well with people.

Additional Information:

Benefits:

Based on the employment status and Union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.

Click here to learn more about our various benefits offering and eligibility criteria.

What We Offer:

• Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
• An engaged workplace where we foster respect and recognition.
• Forwardthinking policies and strategies.
• Countless Career Paths for Nova Scotians.
• Department Specific Flexible working schedules.

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