Job Summary

Under supervision of the Information Technology Coordinator (Identity and Security Operations), this position develops, enhances, maintains and supports secure centralized and departmental computing systems, with a primary focus on network security operations, monitoring, and incident response

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares proposals and recommendations for management action.
• Supports and implements secure network based systems within the Corporation, ensuring alignment with security best practices. 
• Install, upgrade and maintain network equipment, security controls and support tools.
• Develops and maintains security documentation, network security diagrams, and knowledge articles according to corporate standards.
• Responds to, and resolves, network security incidents and system failures, as required.
• Performs project roles as assigned.
• Maintains current knowledge of IT trends, procedures and standards.
• Provides training, advice and guidance to staff, as required.
• Assists with the development of Corporate IT policies, procedures and standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training & Experience Requirements

• Degree in computer science plus four years' progressively responsible experience in Information Technology OR successful completion of a two-year, post- secondary computer technology course plus six years' progressively responsible experience in Network Technology.

• Possession of a CCNA certification is required.
• Possession of a security-focused certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+, Cisco CCNP Security, CISSP) is an asset.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver's Licence.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record

Knowledge, Abilities & Skills

• Skill using network support and maintenance tools.
• Skill in configuring and managing network equipment and security devices (firewalls, VPNs).
• Considerable knowledge and skill in the network security technologies, protocols and architecture.
• Knowledge and skill using project management tools and techniques, and the ability to participate in all project roles.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, including preparing and conducting presentations.
• Demonstrated customer services skills, including the ability to deal effectively and tactfully with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated skill in the use and support of  security monitoring tools and ability to analyze and respond to security incidents.
• Demonstrated skill in critical thinking and problem-solving.

Requires Security Check

Additional Requirements

• Evening work and call-backs may be involved.

• Stand-by is mandatory for designated employees when required. The employee must report to work immediately and be fit for duty.