Career Opportunities: Storage SME (70183)

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Computer and Storage, in this position you will be the subject matter expert in Enterprise storage systems and will be responsible for leading projects in the development, implementation, and execution of information technology, and will be responsible for a complex specialized area within IT. This position is complementary to the Server Operations, Unix Operations, and Storage Operations Teams. Communication with stakeholders and co-workers will be essential in ensuring that project deliverables meet client expectations. In this position you will utilize your diverse IT expertise to operate independently on assigned work or provide guidance to others.

You will also be responsible for a variety of tasks including:

• Providing consultation and support to Ministry clients relating to strategic, operational, and/or budget planning for information technology projects/supports.
• Leading or functioning as the senior resource within a team environment, to provide for the ongoing maintenance and enhancement of existing and new information technology applications within the Ministry.
• Providing leadership to and participating in the development, design, construction, testing and implementation of a wide range of information technology applications.
• Providing technical support for information technology applications. 

As a successful candidate, you will lead in the development, implementation, administration, and support of the Government of Alberta (“GOA”) File Services Environment. You will also work independently on both operational and project related activities in consultation with the Storage Team Lead, Server Team Lead, and Unix Team Lead. This position requires a high level of experience with the administration and management of Networked Storage, File Services, Server Virtualization, Backup and Recovery services, as well as Replication services.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
 

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
 

• Agility: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, manage resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.
• Drive for Results: Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.
• Systems Thinking: The work done within the APS is part of a larger integrated and inter-related environment. It is important to know that work done in one part of the APS impacts a variety of other groups/projects inside and outside the APS. Systems thinking allows us to keep broader impacts and connections in mind.
• Creative Problem Solving: Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• University Degree in a related field, such as computer science, Information Technology or a related discipline.
• Minimum of four (4) years of extensive work experience with: 
  • Netapp storage solutions.
  • NAS technologies.
  • Storage replication technologies.
  • Architecting, planning, and maintaining File Sharing solutions.
• Ability to acquire and maintain an enhanced or where necessary a top-secret security clearance.

Equivalencies:

• A related two-year diploma in computer technology or a related discipline from a recognized post secondary institution and six years related experience; or
• A related one-year certificate from a recognized post secondary institution and seven years related experience.

Assets:

• Experience with Microsoft Distributed File System (DFS).
• Experience with Cloud file services and Cloud storage technologies.
• Experience with VMware using Dell Block Storage Systems.
• Experience with Redhat OpenShift Container Platform.
• Experience with IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) and IBM Storage Protect Plus (SPP).
• Experience with Ansible and Powershell.
• Experience in project management.
• Knowledge of Government IT policies and legislation and an understanding of its application on related assignments.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Term of Employment: Permanent, Full-time position.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 36.25 hrs./week .

Location: Greater Edmonton or Calgary area.

This position is eligible for remote work from within Greater Edmonton or Calgary area.

Final candidates will be required to undergo CRC Level 2 security screening.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level. 

Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies. 

Additional Information:
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. As well, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time, or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.
 

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.