Opportunities

Salary Information

NUNM42 - $76,385.40 - $89,999.00 per annum

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure enterprise-level infrastructure solutions including servers, applications, storage, backup, Microsoft 365 and related systems.
• Ensure infrastructure services are reliable, scalable, available, and aligned with organizational standards and service delivery requirements.
• Implement and maintain secure infrastructure configurations aligned with recognized security frameworks and organizational policies.
• Monitor infrastructure performance, capacity, and vulnerabilities, and take proactive steps to reduce risk and service disruptions. 
• Investigate and resolve infrastructure-related technical and security incidents in accordance with established incident management processes.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of infrastructure security controls and contribute to risk and compliance activities.
• Ensure infrastructure changes follow established change-management processes.
• Support disaster recovery planning, testing, and business continuity initiatives.
• Ensure backup and recovery solutions meet service requirements.
• Administer and secure Microsoft technologies including Windows Server and Microsoft 365.
• Support identity and access management, system integration, and secure configuration practices.
• Act as a senior technical resource by providing clear, practical advice to management and stakeholders on infrastructure design, security risks, and technology options, and translate technical information into plain language to support informed decision-making.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to enhance security, reliability, and operational effectiveness.
• Lead or contribute to infrastructure-related projects and initiatives with cross-functional teams.
• Mentor junior staff and promote consistent technical practices.
• Perform other related duties as required

Screening Criteria

• Diploma in Information Technology or related field (equivalencies will be considered).
• Experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise-level IT infrastructure environments (e.g., servers, storage, cloud, hybrid environments, etc.).
• Experience administering and supporting Windows Server and Microsoft 365 services.
• Experience implementing or supporting infrastructure security controls and risk management activities.

Assessment Criteria

• Knowledge of enterprise IT infrastructure, architecture and integration.
• Knowledge of Windows Server and Microsoft 365 administration and security.
• Knowledge of infrastructure security principles, including risk management.  
• Knowledge of backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity concepts.
• Ability to effectively exchange information.
• Ability to design, implement, and maintain infrastructure solutions.
• Ability diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
• Incident response skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Technical leadership skills.
• Professionalism.

Conditions of Offer

• When requested by the Employer, a recent and satisfactory Certificate of Conduct must be provided. 
• Verification of credentials and applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position. 

Conditions of Acceptance

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) recognizes the importance of and is committed to offering flexible work arrangements to its employees. The successful applicant may qualify for a telework arrangement within the province, subject to eligibility criteria. Where appropriate, consideration may be given to a primarily remote, hybrid, or ad-hoc arrangement. However, as a place-based organization, candidates are expected to report to the specified work location identified in this job posting, as all positions will involve some degree of on-site work, unless otherwise indicated. The successful applicant must also acknowledge the requirement to participate in an on-call rotation outside of regularly scheduled work hours to respond to IT incidents requiring timely attention (occasional).

Applicant Information

• This position provides flexibility in location, with consideration being given to candidates requesting to work from any one of our campuses throughout the province, subject to available office space.
• Applications must be submitted online through https://www.cna.nl.ca/careers/opportunities on or before the closing date stated for this job posting.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit an application that demonstrates the required screening criteria. Applications that do not clearly and effectively demonstrate the required criteria will be screened out of the competition. 
• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applicants who elect to include a cover letter (optional) must upload cover letter and resumé as a combined document (PDF). 
• Information submitted as part of the application process must be clear, factual, and current to date of submission and is subject to verification. 
• Applicants will be notified of their status throughout each stage of the recruitment process.
• An offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion and review of all pre-employment requirements by the College.
• The results from this competition may be used to fill similar vacancies.

Closing Statement

For more information about this job opportunity or should you require an accommodation as part of this recruitment and selection process, please contact Megan Mahar, Selection Board Chair, by email at megan.mahar@cna.nl.ca.

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) strives to create an organizational culture that welcomes and amplifies diverse perspectives, nurtures belonging and actively seeks to eliminate barriers to equity. We invite all interested individuals to apply, and as part of our shared commitment to the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as a true reflection of CNA’s core values (Excellence, Integrity, Diversity, Respect and Transparency), we encourage applications from equity-seeking groups including, but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, those who identify as women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

We appreciate your interest in College of the North Atlantic!