Office of the Chief Information Officer
(5 Year Contractual Position)
ABOUT MEMORIAL & THE OCIO
Memorial University is a university for the province, for the world, for the future - where our greatest strengths are people and place. Memorial's Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) is a dynamic place to work with a strong collaborative team. Each day the OCIO plays a critical role in supporting the strategic themes of the university including proactive programs, inspired learning, dynamic research, commitment to communities, and promotion and pride. The OCIO supports the innovative use of technology, data, and information. We do so to support collaboration and generate knowledge, for students, faculty, researchers and staff, benefiting the university and the community as a whole.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
Being part of a vibrant and diverse community, Memorial is situated on a beautiful campus that offers walking trails, recreation facilities, food court, coffee shops and so much more. Our total rewards include:
- Flexible work opportunities including hybrid options depending on position.
- A defined benefit pension plan
- A comprehensive group insurance plan.
- Plenty of learning and development opportunities to assist you in reaching your career goals including the ability to avail of funding for undergraduate and graduate programs.
- Employee wellness initiatives such as an Employee Assistance Program, discounted membership rates at The Works (Aquarena and Field House), and an employee blood work clinic to name a few.
- A progressive leave plan including annual leave, family leave, short term disability and long-term disability that supports your overall well-being. We also offer summer hours, a December holiday break to rejuvenate, and an expansive university holiday schedule.
- Employee social functions that provide opportunities to meet and network with other Memorial team members across our campuses.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Network Administrator reports directly to the Manager of Networking Services group within the Office of the Chief Information Officer. This position will be focused on the IT networking infrastructure, working with the team to monitor, maintain, and upgrade networking components where required. In addition, this position will be required to take a role in some security aspects of the ITS network environment, working with security tools to secure and monitor the environment against threats. Duties include developing and maintaining appropriate documentation for existing environments; establishing the regular monitoring of all IT environmental infrastructures and providing regular reporting against baselines; working with other departmental units as part of a team to complete critical projects; providing recommendations for improvements or changes to existing environments; working with management to acquire and install required upgrades; consulting on new network/data sites for ITS; engaging with members of the ITS Security Team on cybersecurity matters; managing problem resolution via working with both internal and external groups; and performing other related duties as required.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
Experience (3-5 years) in an enterprise network environment; graduation from university with a degree in a relevant field; or any equivalent combination of experience and training. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills; the ability to work as part of a team in a dynamic, fast-paced, environment; a strong capacity for attention to detail; and the ability to document their work.
SALARY $62,206 - $70,273 per annum (Non-Bargaining)
An upscale hiring step will apply to this position (Step 5)
CLOSING DATE September 19, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. NST
COMPETITION NO. MUN02964
Please note that we will ONLY accept applications for this position through our website https://www.mun.ca/hr/careers/
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities and racialized people; and people with disabilities.
The personal information requested in your application is collected under the authority of the Memorial University Act (RSNL 1990 c M-7) for the purpose of identifying and recruiting candidates; assessing applicant qualifications; and maintaining records pertaining to the administration of employment with Memorial University of Newfoundland.
If you are a successful candidate, this information will form part of your permanent employment record and will be used for other activities related to the employment process. This information may be disclosed to government departments and agencies as legally required; and to third party service providers, as necessary to administer programs and activities.
If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of the information on this form, please contact MyHR, Department of Human Resources, at [email protected].
Please be advised that we are unable to provide updates on current competitions.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
