Systems Architect

Job Summary and Requirements Join Our Team at the Department of Highways and Public Works Are you ready to make a positive impact on Yukon communities? The Department of Highways and Public Works provides the necessary structure that makes life in Yukon possible. Together, we are committed to uphold the values of safety, innovation, teamwork, and leadership in our everyday work. We are currently seeking a talented individual to join our Information & Communication Technology team. The Systems Architect provides senior technical expertise for the broad range of strategic integrated systems deployed within Yukon government’s corporate IT infrastructure. This position advances YG towards a citizen centric, open-data technology architecture vision by leading consultation and collaboration with clients across YG and developing continuously evolving technology infrastructure plans that meet business needs and drive IT facilitated innovation in government departments. This position specializes in supporting YG’s network infrastructure and improves the enterprise technology and networking architecture that will enable our vision. The Information and Communications Technology Division of Highways and Public Works supports Yukon government’s evolving use of technology. We take time to understand how our clients do business, so we can help them deliver public services as efficiently as possible.  For more information on what we offer, terms and conditions of employment, how to apply, and tips on how to prepare and submit your resume, please visit: Careers in the Government of Yukon (yukoncareerpaths.ca) Essential Qualifications Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume. Extensive experience in designing and implementing enterprise-level storage solutions (e.g., SAN, NAS, object storage). Proven expertise in virtualization technologies, specifically with platforms like VMware ESXi, Nutanix and Microsoft Hyper-V. Demonstrated ability in capacity planning for large-scale storage and virtualized environments. In-depth knowledge of disaster recovery and business continuity principles, with hands-on experience in planning and testing. Strong understanding of networking concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, VLANs, SAN fabrics) as they relate to storage and virtualization. Relevant industry certifications such as VCP, MCSE, or similar are highly desirable. Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered. Desired knowledge, skills and suitability The ideal candidate will possess these qualifications, skills and knowledge, but also demonstrate suitability for the role and organizational culture. Key competencies for success in this role include: Experience researching, recommending and implementing changes to procedures and systems to enhance application and systems security; Knowledge of current security regulations, advisories, alerts and vulnerabilities; Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders; Strong team building, supervisory, consultation and facilitation skills; Excellent communication, interpersonal and Project Management skills to effectively collaborate with technical teams and senior leadership. Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) and hybrid-cloud architectures. Job Requirements This is a designated position within the Yukon public service which requires the following job requirements: Travel throughout the territory Additional information For more information about this position, please contact: Molly Tyrner, Director, Data and Application Support at . For more information on what is happening at HPW, we encourage you to check us out on Yukon.ca, and Facebook. If you have questions about our recruitment process or what rewarding career opportunities are available within Highways and Public Works, please contact: Meagan Widrig, Human Resource Consultant at . Eligibility List 12 months Post Date 15 August Close Date 29 August