Firewall Operations Lead 69631
Firewall Operations Lead 69631
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Job Title:Firewall Operations Lead
Job Requisition ID:69631
Ministry:Technology and Innovation
Location:Edmonton or Calgary
Full or PartTime:Full Time
Hours of Work:36.25hours per week
Permanent/Temporary:Permanent
Scope:Open
Closing Date:April 25 2025
Classification:Systems Analyst 3
Salary: $3295.49 $4364.99/Biweekly $86012 $113926 per year)
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Role Responsibilities
The Technical Services Unit manages operates and evolves the information management technology (IMT) infrastructure and productivity tools and manages the overall provision of technical services including servers network storage security data centres and shared IT facilities for the Government of Alberta. This work is done both physically and logically in hybrid data centres existing on government premises and in the cloud.
Reporting to the Manager Firewalls and Load Balancer Operations 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 will work with and receive guidance from a team of analysts within the Technical Services unit. Communication with stakeholders and coworkers will be essential in ensuring that project deliverables meet client expectation. This position will use its diverse IT expertise to operate independently on assigned work; this position are subject matter experts in a particular area.
This position is responsible for maintaining network security devices on premise and in the cloud. These will primarily be firewalls (Internal External Protected C Cloud VPN etc) and Zero Trust Security but may include additional security devices. The Firewall Lead will also be the Service Owner of the Cloud Firewall Service and perhaps other services. The position will be responsible for the service life cycle.
The Firewall Team Lead 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.
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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.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- University graduation in computer science Information Technology or a related discipline.
- Four 4 years of related experience in Networking and Firewalls
- Supervisory/leadership experience in leading teams of professionals .
Equivalencies: Equivalencies are considered:
- A related twoyear 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 postsecondary institution and seven years related experience.
Assets:
- A valid Class 5 Drivers License.
- Experience with network systems specifically related to Firewalls and Network Security.
- Experience with Network Architecture design to implement and maintain the lifecycle of a new service.
- Knowledge of Government IT policies and legislation and an understanding of its application on related assignments.
- Experience with ITSM (ServiceNow) application.
- Experience in planing developing and coordinating projects on a department or crossministry scale.
- The ability to work well in a team environment lead and mentor junior employees and work within deadline constraints.
- Strong communication skills to explain IT concepts consult with stakeholders and provide guidance.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
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Term of Employment:Permanent fulltime position
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Location: Edmonton or Clagary
This position is eligible for hybrid work.
Final candidates will be required to undergo 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.
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Outofprovince 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 Service Pension Plan (PSPP) .
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information learning and development Alberta Public Service Careers tool .
- Positive workplace culture and worklife 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.
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements including education experience and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles for more information.
It is recommended applicants who have completed postsecondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process please contactMichelle Elliott at
Employment Type
Full-Time
