Closing Date:  Friday, November 6, 2015
Employer:  The City of Yellowknife
Contact Email:  hr@yellowknife.ca
Location:  Yellowknife

The City of Yellowknife is seeking an individual to assume the position of Network Administrator, Information Technology. Under the general direction of the Manager, Information Technology, the incumbent is part of a team responsible for the development, operation and maintenance of the City’s network infrastructure, including computing platforms, network equipment, communications, and applications. This includes evaluating, acquiring, configuring, deploying, and maintaining equipment; developing, implementing, and enforcing policies and procedures to meet the City’s network objectives; and serving as a liaison with user departments to properly develop and utilize information technology infrastructure to deliver maximum benefits to the users and the City.

The incumbent must possess demonstrated technical support expertise in a complex network environment. The work requires extensive knowledge of networking hardware and software, current operating systems, networking concepts (including routers, switches, firewalls, IP addressing, and domain name services), TCP/IP, routing protocols, and a variety of transport technologies. It also requires expertise in the installation, configuration and support of traditional and blade servers, SAN devices, MS SQL database support, and virtualization technology. Experience with current Windows Server technology, UNIX environments, and Toshiba CTX systems is also desirable.

The position requires the ability to diagnose and resolve complex hardware and software problems. Proficiency in the use of desktop productivity software and document management systems is essential, as is a solid understanding of and fluency in technical jargon relevant to computing and software licensing. The work also requires excellent problem solving skills, interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

A post-secondary degree in computer technology or comparable experience in a technical support capacity is required. The incumbent should have a minimum of five years of experience implementing, supporting and maintaining critical systems in a multi-platform environment in a mid-sized organization and possess current industry certifications in technologies relevant to the City’s infrastructure. A valid Class 5 Drivers Licence is also required.

The salary range is $89,213 – $111,518 with an additional $5,400.00 annually for Housing and Vacation Travel Allowances and a comprehensive benefits package including a defined benefits pension plan.