Storage SME (70183)
Storage SME (70183)
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Job Title:Storage SME
Job Requisition ID:70183
Ministry:Technology and Innovation
Location:Greater Edmonton/Calgary area Remote
Full or PartTime:Full Time
Hours of Work:36.25hours per week
Permanent/Temporary:Permanent
Scope:Open Competition
Closing Date:May 9 2025
Classification:Systems Analyst 3
Salary: $3295.49 $4364.99/Biweekly ($86012 $113926/yearly)
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion please visit: and Innovation Ministry is responsible for making innovation and technology the driving force behind Albertas economic growth and diversification. The passionate and solutions focused people that we hire help us to drive vital programs and services that affect Albertans. Whatever your position is here you will be a part of something great. Join us!
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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 coworkers 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.
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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.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
Ability to anticipate assess and readily adapt to changing priorities manage resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.
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 topsecret security clearance.
Equivalencies:
- A related twoyear diploma in computer technology or a related discipline from a recognized post secondary institution and six years related experience; or
- A related oneyear 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.
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Term of Employment: Permanent Fulltime 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 parttime or fulltime. 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. 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) .
- Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) .
- 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.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
