Supervisor of Information Technology

Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education & CSAP•South Shore Regional Centre fo, NS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) is seeking a Supervisor of Information Technology. This role involves implementing and maintaining technical and computer-related information systems used by staff in the SSRCE office and bus garages. The position requires developing, testing, installing, and documenting hardware and software, maintaining virtual servers, and ensuring the security of systems. The Supervisor will also be responsible for maintaining network function, performing secure backups, responding to problem reports, and leading system usage expertise for office staff. Additionally, the role includes maintaining password and group files, VPN and network configurations, and performing hardware and software maintenance for office computers and associated equipment. The position also involves participating in professional development and regional technology team meetings, and complying with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

A degree, diploma or certification in technology.
Three years of relevant work experience in a network administration position or Windows/Linux server environment.

Nice To Haves

Linux certification
Email system administration
Experience with content management systems Wordpress and Google Sites
Certifications such as MCP, MCITP, CCA CompTIA Security+

Responsibilities

Developing, testing, installing and providing documentation for the various hardware devices (servers, desktops, laptops, handheld wireless devices of all types and access points etc.) and software applications used in the SSRCE office environment.
Installing and maintaining virtual servers as required.
Maintaining physical and logical security of hardware and software including proactive intrusion detection and prevention.
Maintaining network function and service.
Performing secure backup and restore functions for all Regional office data.
Maintaining communication and consistency in practice with the Technology Centre.
Responding to problem reports, machine crashes, support requests, hardware failures and power outages in a timely manner.
Maintaining systems to be able to respond to these problems within timelines as determined in disaster recovery guidelines.
Leading and providing expertise in system usage to the office staff.
Maintaining password and group files, VPN and network configurations.
Performing hardware and software maintenance and upgrading to the office’s laptop and notebook computers and associated hand-held equipment as required and maintains current records associated with equipment of RCE Office employees.
Participating in professional development activities to remain current and knowledgeable of new developments.
Actively participating in regional PSS/Ops technology team meetings.
Complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
Other duties as assigned from time-to-time.