Closing Date: Friday, February 05, 2016
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. Reporting to of the Manager, Information Technology, the Network Administrator is responsible for designing, installing, supporting, monitoring and troubleshooting the municipality’s servers and networks. This includes evaluating, acquiring, configuring, deploying, and maintaining equipment; developing, implementing, and enforcing policies and procedures to meet the City’s information technology objectives; and serving as a liaison with client 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 expertise in a complex network environment. The work requires extensive theoretical and hands-on knowledge of networking hardware and software and expertise in the installation, configuration and support of traditional and blade servers, SAN devices, and virtualization technology. 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 or equivalent 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. For further information or clarification of the job description, please contact Human Resources at 920-5603.