Opportunities Network Analyst (Computer Services Off 3)
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Job Summary
Competition # :47175
Department:Cyber Security & Digital Solutions
Location:TRURO
Type of Employment:Permanent
Union Status:NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date:30-Oct-25(Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
At CSDS 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We dont just implement technology; we modernize outdated systems and reimagine processes.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
As the Network Analyst (CSO 3) you will work on the day-to-day network tasks and provide assistance to the network support team. You will have overall responsibility for the analysis development and implementation of mission critical networking projects.
Primary Accountabilities
Being one of the network analysts you will help the support team to:
- Analyze clarify and transfer business requirements into technical requirements.
- Implement network solutions based on the Governments technology security and architecture standards.
- Configure and install Cisco Wi-Fi switches and routers products.
- Configure and troubleshoot of EIGRP MPLS BGP OSPF etc.
- Configure layer 2 & 3 protocols including TCP/IP Spanning Tree VLAN QOS etc.
- Work on different networking technologies (DNS DHCP SMTP LDAP SMB SSH VPN NAT IPSec VoIP etc.).
- Work with IT vendors on networking orders.
- Lead networking projects from start to end.
- Configure and troubleshoot network and infrastructure/UPS systems.
- Work with other IT groups to meet their technical needs.
- Solve problems and issues reported by business clients.
- Set priorities in cooperation with the manager.
- Meet project deadlines.
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications and Experience
You have a bachelors degree in Computer Science plus 3 years related experience in the network technology or graduation from a recognized Information Technology Program plus 3 years and 6 months related experience in the network technology. An equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered. A CCNA certification would be considered an asset.
Ideally you must have a proven record and ability to develop maintain and support a complex network infrastructure. You will be flexible and adaptable to ever changing priorities and legacy & new technologies. You should be extensively knowledgeable and highly skilled in Cisco (LAN WANWLAN ) and preferably in Cisco ISE (Knowledge in layer 2 & 3 protocols including TCP/IP Spanning Tree VLAN OSPF and BGP etc.).
You must demonstrate a high degree of logical problem-solving ability with well-developed oral and written communication skills. You should have experience in Project Management and Change Management and working on ticketing systems. You must also demonstrate that you can lead and contribute to an IT support team by working on multiple tasks at the same time and work well with people.
We will assess the above qualifications and experience using tools such as assessments presentations interviews reference checks etc.
Equivalency
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Benefits
Based on the employment status and union agreement the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined 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.
Working Conditions
- Normal work week is 35 hours/week 7 hours/day
- May be required to work overtime on occasion
- Required to be on standby and part of an on-call rotation.
- A driving license and a vehicle are required for traveling to the clients sites within the province.
- This position may require frequent traveling to different sites within the Northern zone.
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
- Department specific flexible working schedules
Pay Grade: PR 14
Salary Range: $2653.85- $3231.58Bi-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.
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
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- IDS
- Network Support
- Tcp/IP
- LAN
- Computer Networking
- Windows
- TCP
- Perl
- Telecommunication
- Operating Systems
- Juniper
- Dns
