Storage Lead

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Compute and Storage, this position delivers technical analysis, design, implementation, support and operations of IMT services and projects. Work performed will utilize IT Incident, Problem, Change, Project, Service and Capacity Management principles to achieve innovative solutions to a variety of complex problems.
This position is responsible for the integrated operations of block, file, and backup storage infrastructure that supports server virtualization, discrete server hosting, and end-user cloud storage for the GoA. It is the service owner for these services, supported by subject matter experts in each technology stream. This includes understanding how clients utilize a service and whether it is providing value. It also adds a level of strategic planning extending over multiple years.
The Team Lead Storage Operations is expected to support the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) approach to IT Service Management and to adhere to GoA Security Directives, Enterprise Architecture Standards and Federal and Provincial Protected A, B and C standards. This position supervises the activities of a group of system analysts that are responsible for Storage Operations.

This position will provide acting manager duties as required.

Finally, the incumbent is required to acquire and maintain an enhanced or where necessary a top-secret security clearance and be prepared to undertake call-out assignments as necessary. The position will create and maintain new IMT Services used within the Government of Alberta and by the general public.

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:

• 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.
• Develop self and others: A commitment to lifelong learning and the desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of yourself and others.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.
• Develop Networks: Proactively building networks, connecting, and building trust in relationships with different 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 Computer Sciences, Information Technology or a related field.
• 4 years of experience in Enterprise storage and data protection systems.
• Ability to acquire and maintain an enhanced or where necessary a top-secret security clearance.

Equivalencies: Equivalencies will be considered:

• A related two-year diploma in computer technology or a related discipline from a recognized postsecondary 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 in computer science concepts and methodologies (software, infrastructure, programming, network and mainframe products, and systems management).
• Experience in project management.
• Experience in management/ supervision/leadership in a team environment, providing direction, mentoring junior employees and working within deadline constraints.
• Strong communication skills to explain IT concepts, consult with stakeholders and provide guidance.
• Knowledge and understanding of technologies employed, such as Windows (2016 - 2022), VMware/Hyper-V, SOLARIS and/or Red Hat Linux Systems experience and training.
• 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.
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Notes

Term of Employment: Permanent full-time position
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Location: Greater Edmonton or Calgary Area (Remote)

Final candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced security screening.

This position is eligible for remote work. You must reside in Greater Edmonton or Calgary Area, Alberta, to work remotely.

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 has to offer to prospective employees.

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• 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.
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