Technical Specialist

2 weeks ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

Department:
Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services

Location:

HALIFAX

Type of Employment:
Permanent

Union Status:
NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date:1/27/2023 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us:


The Nova Scotia Digital Service (NSDS), a division of Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services (SNS-IS) is a team within government, and we are putting people first.

We are called a digital service for a reason - because we are helping government work the way that people expect things to work these days.

Our team is large, diverse, and passionate about making a difference in peoples' lives. We believe in user-centered iterative digital service design, and practice internet-era ways of working.

Working at the NSDS means you will be a part of a team whose work makes a difference through designing, continuously improving and delivering the programs and services people need, alongside caring, compassionate, highly-skilled people.


_At the NSDS, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate a supportive culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging_
The people who use government programs and services come from all walks of life.

It is important that the NSDS reflects the people that we serve - so we can deliver better, and more accessible, and inclusive public services.

We work hard to create an environment where different perspectives and experiences are valued. We are committed to helping diverse talent thrive.

About Our Opportunity:


Reporting to the Manager, Server Operations, the Technical Specialist (Computer Services Officer 3) will provide guidance and specialized support services in Linux and some AIX environments.

You will ensure the availability, deployment, and maintenance of IT assets both virtualized and physical.

Working independently or as a team member, you will play a key role in operational support as well as project delivery to ensure a high level of service that allows us to meet or exceed the requirements of our users.


Primary Accountabilities:

  • This role will actively participate in diagnosing events and will be involved with implementing corrective actions to ensure timely resolution of IT issues.
  • Lead crossfunctional teamwork between Linux and AIX resources.
  • Monitor and maintain hardware and software. Identify, recommend, and implement improvements where required.
  • Work with clients to provision and decommission servers (virtual or physical) as required.
  • Develops and implements IT guidelines and procedures for their area of expertise, keeping in line with the objectives of NSDS to ensure consistency and reliability of the services provided.
  • Provides advice and training on the optimal use of IT assets to increase effective and efficient use by our clients.
  • When assigned, act as the lead on small to mediumsized operational or project initiatives within the work unit.
  • Support operational services and monthly maintenance, including downtime and participation in the rotation of 24/7 oncall coverage.

Qualifications and Experience:


To be successful in this role, you will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science plus a minimum of three (3) years of experience or graduation from a recognized Information Technology program plus three (3) years and six (6) months of experience (or the equivalent combination of training and experience).


In addition, you have:

  • Extensive experience in supporting Linux environments and leading small projects and/or teams.
  • Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with clients, staff, peers, and management.
  • The ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing business priorities.

The following are considered assets:

  • Experience in dealing with onpremises as well as cloudbased virtualized environments (e.g. VM Ware and Azure/AWS/Google Cloud Services) and supporting large, missioncritical (7x24) environments.
  • Knowledge of project management methodology, ITIL processes, and IT and security policies and procedures in Government.


We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.


Equivalency:

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 offerings and eligibility criteria.

What We Offer:

  • An opportunity to fundamentally reshape the way programs and services are delivered for an ambitious, complex organization that serves nearly a million people and positively impact the lives of Nova Scotians.
  • A position that comes with significant responsibility and o


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