Offer No : 16599

Job : IT Systems Integration & Support Spec- Info Tech 4 (AESES)
Location : Computer Science
Full Time : Yes
Permanent : Yes

Posting Start Date : Jul 19, 2021
Posting End Date : Aug 03, 2021

Expected Start Date : Aug 30, 2021
Expected End Date :


Job Description :

IT Systems Integration and Support Specialist - Information Technologist 4 (AESES) Existing Budget-Funded Continuing Full-Time 35.00 hours/week; 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Monday through Friday Salary Range: $36.01 - $48.17 per hour ($65,538.20 - $87,669.40 per annum) Proposed Start Date: August 30, 2021 Trial/Probation Period: 840.00 work hours For more information, please contact: Joanne Mitchell joanne.mitchell@umanitoba.ca

Responsibilities :

-Plan and develop IT infrastructure for the department. -Evaluate, select, install, test, maintain, update, and troubleshoot over 40 Windows, macOS, Unix, and Linux server systems. -Maintain the main Department server room and three small server rooms. -Provide training to faculty, support staff, or students. -Consult with faculty, staff, and students in the department, faculty, or university. -Provide coverage for other department IT support staff when they are absent. -Manage the 5 computer labs of Windows, Linux, and Mac systems and the network connecting them. -Research, recommend, install, test, and troubleshoot software packages needed for courses. -Manage the specialized hardware for the labs. -Evaluate, install, maintain, update, and troubleshoot systems to support over 10 different research groups. -Work with researchers to plan and develop the technical needs of research projects. -Act as a knowledge resource for researchers in all areas of IT systems and management. -Administer software license programs and site-licensed software. -Evaluate, select, purchase, and recommend new license agreements on behalf of the Department. -Ensure that use of the software follows the licensing agreements. -Manage distribution of program- and site-licensed software to staff and students.

Qualifications :

MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING: -Bachelor of Computer Science or Bachelor of Science in Computer Science is required. EXPERIENCE: -Minimum 3 years of experience in a medium sized IT organization required (preferably academic) dealing with procurement, equipment lifecycle management, server administration, desktops, troubleshooting, software licensing, and virtualization. -Experience in programming in various high-level and scripting languages is required. -Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert, Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator, or equivalent experience is required. -Experience in managing at an expert level is required: Macintosh desktops, Linux servers and desktops, Network switches and infrastructure, Systems analysis and integration, Virtual environments with KVM, Virtualbox, VMware and File systems and storage arrays. -An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. SKILLS & ABILITIES: -Mac server and client administration skills required. -IPA/NIS/NFS administration skills required. -Linux server and client administration skills required. -Must have Active Directory administration skills. -Must have Internet services administration skills. -Network management and configuration skills required. -Programming in scripting skills required (eg: Unix shell, AppleScript, PHP, Perl) and high level languages (eg: Java, C, Python) -Virtual host management skills required. -Ability to manage software license agreements is required. Android and iOS support skills required. -Must be able to design and manage backup solutions. -Must be able to train faculty, staff, and students in IT systems. -Hardware and software procurement skills required. -Must be able to manage server room facilities. -Ability to work under stress is required. -Must be able to multitask between the key responsibilities. -Must be able to prioritize tasks. -Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as the position is largely self-directed, is required. -Must be able to manage self-directed learning for new technologies and changes to existing ones. -Must be able to troubleshoot heterogeneous systems and anticipate problems before they arise. -Ability to train faculty, staff, and students in using new hardware or software is required. -Ability to evaluate hardware and software to meet teaching and research requirements is required. -Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively both in person and in writing. -Ability to act as a consultant to faculty, staff, and students is essential. -Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.

Additional Information :

The University of Manitoba is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual and gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only. Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.