The Department of Finance is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility. Our goal is to build a public sector workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and to promote welcoming, diverse, inclusive, respectful workplaces that are accessible to all. We welcome all interested individuals including Indigenous People, persons with disabilities, Black, racialized, ethnic and culturally diverse groups, as well as people regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identities, and gender expressions. Those looking for more information are invited to visit our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy.

Our Vision: Forward-looking people, service, and technology.

Our Mission: Our Team proudly delivers quality IT expertise and advice with our partners to make citizen and business-centric service possible.

The purpose of this position is to act as a technical leader in relation to the Government Network Environment. This environment is the basis of all digital communication between employees and Information Technology systems and represents the backbone of the infrastructure maintained by IT Shared Services.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Develop, maintain, debug, test, and document infrastructure components and configurations;
• Install, upgrade, maintain the operation of GPEI computing networks, utilizing multiple technologies (Wired LAN, Wireless LAN, Point-to-Point Wireless links, Fiber-optic and transition equipment, etc);
• Troubleshoot IT network infrastructure components;
• Work closely with junior network technicians and management to ensure environment consistency and reliability;
• Maintain acceptable levels of network service quality through monitoring and proactive maintenance/upgrades;
• Work closely with junior technicians, peers, and management to ensure security, confidentiality, and availability of Government IT infrastructure;
• Research industry trends and standards, provide recommendations;
• Advise on hardware, software, and communications components and performance improvements;
• Assist in the evaluation of network equipment, software, supplies and services;
• Work as a technical lead for designated aspects of the Government network environment;
• Engage with counterparts to ensure that the specialized environments are configured in accordance with operational standards;
• Other related duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants must have a university degree or college diploma with major course work in Network Infrastructure;
• Demonstrated equivalencies may be considered;
• Extensive experience of related enterprise-level in the IT industry and extensive experience in supporting complex network environments;
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) designation or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) designation with significant work experience in advanced networking;
• Demonstrated equivalencies may be considered;
• Experience configuring and maintaining Cisco-based networking environments;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, in a technical and non-technical manner;
• Effective interpersonal skills, judgement, dependability, and reliability;
• Must have use of a reliable vehicle on a daily basis with appropriate insurance coverage;
• Applicants must have a good previous work and attendance record;
• The successful applicant must provide a satisfactory Criminal Records Check prior to beginning employment.

Other Qualifications:

• Training or certification for the following technology areas/vendors will be considered an asset:
  • Network cabling standards.
  • Fibre optic cabling and associated technologies.
  • Firewall technology (Checkpoint).
  • Virtual Private Network technology (Checkpoint).
  • Intrustion detection/prevention.
  • Voice Over IP technologies.
  • Video Conferencing technologies (Cisco, Skype).
  • Wireless LAN and Point-to-Point Technologies (Cisco, Ubiquiti, Cambium).
  • SolarWinds monitoring and performance technologies (Orion, NPM, Netflow, etc).
• Experience configuring and maintaining security appliances (Firewall, VPN) for enterprise networks.

This competition may be used to fill future job vacancies.

Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, please return forms to PEI Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 7N8. Applications may be sent by fax to (902) 368-4383.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT TO CONFIRM RECEIPT OF THE APPLICATION, BY TELEPHONE OR IN PERSON PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE.

Please ensure that the appropriate Posting ID number is stated on all application forms. You can apply online or obtain an application form by visiting our web site at www.jobspei.ca**. Forms may also be obtained by contacting any PEI Government office, ACCESS PEI Centre, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone (902) 368-4080.**

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