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Job Summary
Competition # :48830
Department:Cyber Security & Digital Solutions
Location:HALIFAX
Type of Employment:Permanent
Union Status:NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date:25-Jun-26(Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
AtCSDS we prioritize peopleboth within our team and in the communities we serve. Our mission is to redefine how Nova Scotians engage with government by creating accessible reliable digital solutions centered around user needs.
In todays tech-driven world CSDS empowers government departments with essential digital solutions to meet Nova Scotians expectations. As a trusted partner across government we enable departments to fulfill their mandates with secure user-friendly services. From healthcare and education to public safety we collaborate to transform how services are designed and delivered.
We dont just implement technology; we modernize outdated systems and reimagine processes. Our agile data-driven approach ensures that digital services are both efficient and adaptable to Nova Scotias evolving needs.
Joining CSDS means contributing to work that makes a real difference. From providing vital tech support to healthcare professionals to strengthening cybersecurity and developing scalable digital platforms youll play a key role in building a more inclusive responsive government for Nova Scotians.
Together were setting new standards for digital public service delivering resilient solutions that meet todays needsand anticipate tomorrows challenges.
About Our Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager DevSecOps Cloud the DevSecOps Analyst (Computer Services Officer 3) will provide specialized support services primarily in our OpenShift/GitLab environment. You will ensure the availability deployment and maintenance of IT assets in those environments. Working independently and as a team member you will play a key role in operational support as well as project delivery to ensure a high level of service that allows us to meet or exceed the requirements of our users.
Primary Accountabilities
As the Computer Services Officer 3 (Technical Specialist DevSecOps Cloud) your primary accountabilities will include:
- Work with clients to securely onboard new services or products in our OpenShift/GitLab environment.
- Work with clients to support design of secure OpenShift/GitLab environment products.
- Monitor and respond to cybersecurity threats in real time.
- Provide support to OpenShift/GitLab environment clients.
- When assigned act as the technical lead on medium operational or project initiatives.
- Troubleshooting and documenting incidents providing project status and updates to stakeholders.
- Coaching and mentoring teammates and peers on new technologies and processes.
- Work with on-premises support teams such as firewall DNS and networking teams.
- Maintaining OpenShift/GitLab environment policies.
- Support operational services and monthly maintenance including downtime and participation in a rotation of 24/7 on-call coverage.
Qualifications and Experience
To be successful in this role you will have: a bachelors degree in Computer Science plus a minimum of three years experience; or graduation from a recognized Information Technology program plus 3 years and six months experience; or combined equivalent combination of training and experience. This role focuses on supporting and enhancing our GitLab and OpenShift platforms with opportunities to contribute to broader cloud platform initiatives (Azure AWS GCP) as needed.
Must-Have Qualifications
- Strong willingness to learn experiment and adapt to new technologies
- Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration (e.g. Kubernetes OpenShift)
- Experience supporting CI/CD platforms such as GitLab or GitHub
- Solid understanding of Kubernetes concepts (pods deployments services volumes namespaces)
- Experience building and supporting CI/CD pipelines in production environments
- Experience integrating security practices into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps)
- Experience with automation and DevOps practices (e.g. scripting pipeline automation)
- Working knowledge of security and compliance principles in cloud-native environments
- Familiarity with at least one programming or scripting language
- Experience supporting mission-critical highly available (24x7) environments
Nice-to-Have (Preferred) Qualifications
- OpenShift & Kubernetes
- Understanding of OpenShift resources (projects routes builds deployments ConfigMaps secrets)
- Experience using OpenShift CLI (oc) and web console
- Experience managing RBAC and secrets in Kubernetes/OpenShift - CI/CD & GitLab
- Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines (build test deploy)
- Ability to write and maintain . pipelines
- Familiarity with GitOps practices and tools (e.g. Argo CD OpenShift GitOps)
- Strong understanding of Git fundamentals and branching strategies - Containers & Registries
- Experience building and managing container images using Docker or Podman
- Familiarity with container registries (e.g. Harbor)
- Experience scanning container images for vulnerabilities - Security & DevSecOps
- Experience implementing SAST/DAST and pipeline-based security scanning
- Understanding of pipeline security controls and best practices
- Experience managing access controls audit logging and compliance requirements - Observability & Operations
- Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g. Prometheus Grafana Azure Monitor)
- Experience with log aggregation solutions (e.g. Loki) - General Development & Architecture
- Familiarity with microservices architecture
- Experience with languages such as Python Java or Go
The following will be considered Assets:
- Cloud & Platform Knowledge
- Understanding of Azure fundamentals: resource groups networking storage identity
- Familiarity with Azure CLI and Azure Portal
- Deploying and managing applications on Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO)
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or ARM templates
- Relevant certifications in
- DevSecOps
- GitLab
- Openshift
- Cyber Security
- andor Cloud
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code
- Knowledge of open-source principles and technologies
- Experience with Cloud security policies
Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills are required and a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with clients staff peers and management. Ideally you will be flexible and adaptable to changing business priorities. Knowledge of project management methodology and procedures IT and security policies ITIL processes in Government are also assets.
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination standardized tests oral presentations interview(s) and reference checks.
Equivalency
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
We recognize that everyone brings different skills and experiences to the table.
If you dont check all the boxes we encourage you to apply anyway and tell us why youre the right fit for the job.
We value diversity of thought and believe that the best teams are those that bring together people with a range of experiences and perspectives.
Benefits
Based on the employment status and union agreement the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as aDefined Benefit Pension Plan Health Dental Life Insurance General illness Short and Long Term Disability Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings click here: Benefits for government employees.
Additional Information
Join the Department of Cyber Security & Digital Solutions and experience the benefits of a fulfilling career supported by comprehensive perks career development opportunities and a diverse range of paths to explore within our department and across the government.
What We Offer
- Career development where you have access to career guidance tools resources and ongoing training for every stage of your career
- Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued respected connected and tuned in we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
- Countless career paths
- A Dynamic client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus.
Pay Grade: PR 14
Salary Range: $2912.93- $3547.06Bi-Weekly
Employment Equity Statement: Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from Indigenous People African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons Persons with Disabilities and Womenin occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
Accommodation Statement: We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process please contact us at
This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office employees must apply correctly via this link:
Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant and will only be included if external applications are pursued.
External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
If you are receiving a pension from the Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (PSSP) or any related plans you cannot receive pension payments while contributing to the same plan. If you accept a position that requires PSSP contributions your pension payments must be stopped. Please contact the Nova Scotia Pension Services Corporation for more information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concernsmay be directed to
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