Information Technology Specialist

2 weeks ago

Berwick, Canada Nova Scotia School Boards (NSSB) Full time

**Information Technology Specialist**:
**INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST**

Vacant Position - 8 hours per day; full year

Effective immediately

Location to be determined

Wages commensurate with Job Band 7 ($62,092.76-$75,474.14)

Terms and conditions of employment, including wages, are in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Non-Union Employees (AVRCE).

The Information Technology Specialist will report to and work under the direction of the Coordinator of Information Technology. The successful applicant will possess strong skills in the following areas: flexibility, adaptability, team building, strong oral and written communication skills, well-developed decision making abilities and creative problem solving abilities, as well as respect for diversity and confidentiality.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide specialized technical support and advanced problem solving to support AVRCE Information Technology staff & systems;
- Design, configure, administer, and monitor AVRCE networks, information technology devices and systems;
- Maintain reliability and security of AVRCE networks, information technology devices and systems;
- Responsible for information technology disaster recovery, including performing and testing data backups;
- Responsible for identifying potential issues related to the effective operation of existing information technology systems and developing strategies for resolution;
- Develop and maintain documentation of network, hardware and software configuration;
- Plan and lead information technology projects;
- Maintain patch management program for installing software upgrades;
- Maintain a current awareness and knowledge of information technology trends;

**Qualifications**:

- Successful completion of a Technology Training and Support program from a university, community college or other recognized institution (or equivalent) is required.
- 5+ years experience working in information technology support preferred. Including 2+ years experience with a strong focus on wired and wireless network design, configuration and support preferred.
- A strong understanding of TCP/IP, switching, routing, firewalls, and wireless networks required.
- Experience administering and troubleshooting technologies including Windows, Azure M365, Active Directory, PowerShell, and Fortinet.
- Experience with automation using scripting.
- Previous experience providing technical support in an educational setting preferred.
- Knowledge of cyber security frameworks and principals desirable.
- Desired certifications: CCNA/CCNP, NSE, MCSE, Security+, CEH or equivalents.
- A valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License is required.

Details regarding the specific responsibilities relating to this position may be obtained by contacting** Matthew Henshaw, Coordinator of Information Technology (902-538-4683)**.

The successful applicant will be required to provide a Driver’s Abstract, Criminal Record Check and a completed Child Abuse Registry - Request for a Search Form.
- This position is first available to current “Non-Union” employees of the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education.

**We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those short-listed for an interview will be contacted.

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