System Administrator II - Jobs in Halifax Regional Municipality, NS

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Job PostingDo you have a strong background in a Microsoft cloud environment (Office 365/Azure)Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the permanent, full time position of System Administrator II in Information Technology. 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 System Administrator II is responsible for designing, implementing, testing, administering and maintaining IT systems and their associated software/hardware, including: network, storage, virtualization, mobile device, application and desktop delivery; Microsoft directory services, windows server systems and services; Linux platforms; Office 365 & Microsoft Azure platforms.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, designs, installs, configures, maintains & manages:
  • Network, storage, compute and virtualization systems
  • MS Office 365 and Azure environments
  • Virtual desktop and application environments
  • Monitoring systems, patch management, backup and recovery
  • IT operations playbooks, practices & procedures
• Assists with the design, development, implementation, & maintenance of IT systems high availability, backup and disaster recovery, management & monitoring systems, systems maintenance scheduling & automation
• Supports investigation of incidents throughout the server, network and client infrastructures.
• Provides guidance & documented standards on policies, practices & procedures to ensure availability of data & technology infrastructure
• Reviews and health checks of existing environments
• Performs First-Line of escalations and root cause analysis
• Provides reporting and analysis as needed for network, systems and security analysts
• Supports development of RFP and projects as required
• Works alongside Architecture to ensure systems are documented and future plans are in place
• Other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Experience:

• At least seven years enterprise IT experience
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Information Technology
• A professional designation in information technology such as Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSE), etc. is preferred
• Experience working with the following fields is an asset:
  • Identity and Access Management
  • Enterprise Applications
  • Microsoft 365 Governance

Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Cloud Services / Office 365 Administration
• Knowledge of Mobile Device Management
• Strong organization and documenting skills
• Experience with Linux, Windows & Network Operating Systems
• Experience with Network, Storage, Compute and Virtualization Systems
• Working knowledge of middleware technologies & platforms (e.g., databases, web server, application servers, etc.)
• 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 check, up to and including a polygraph.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 and Planning, Teamwork and Cooperation, Values and Ethics, Valuing DiversityWORK STATUS: One permanent, full-time positionHOURS OF WORK: 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday to Friday; 35 hours per week. Required to participate in a on-call rotation and occasional overtime, which may be unscheduled.SALARY: Information Services Level 6; $46.99 per hour, as per the collective agreement between NSUPE Local 13 and the Halifax Regional Municipality.WORK LOCATION: 13th Floor Barrington Tower, Halifax. Travel to throughout HRM facilities and other locations maybe required when needed.CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59pm on Sunday, November 13, 2022.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.(position # 78627823)Quick Apply

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