Acadia University

Competition #19-36-AU

Acadia seeks a Senior Network/Security Analyst in Technology Services to support the university's IT infrastructure. This is a highly technical position responsible for all aspects of network operations, including but not limited to, network design, deployment, monitoring, problem resolution, performance management, and maintenance. The Senior/Network Security Analyst will also be responsible for the IT security profile of the campus, this includes the network, datacentre, endpoints and other related items that are at risk. Working within the Technology Services Department, specific responsibilities of the position include:

• Network design and implementation
• Network monitoring, reporting and support
• Security management
• Supervision of network analyst and coordination of external service providers

QUALIFICATIONS: We are seeking a candidate who has a Bachelor of Computer Science or equivalent education with experience in the following areas:

• Extensive knowledge and practical experience related to all major aspects of networking, including local and wide area networks, enterprise wireless, network switching/routing/firewalls
• Proficient in current and emerging cyber threats and attacks, as well as security vulnerabilities
• Experience managing Next Generation Firewalls (Fortinet is an advantage)
• Proficient at diagnosing and resolving a wide range of issues
• Experience working in a datacentre with both Windows and Unix
• Experience with Active Directory
• Proficiency as a programmer is an asset
• Experience with configuration management

The successful applicant will have demonstrated problem solving, problem analysis, consultation, and documentation skills with the ability to handle parallel projects and priorities.

Excellent interpersonal, time management, consultation and communication skills with an ability to both apply policy and take direction is required.

THE REWARDS: Acadia offers a comprehensive benefit package and a starting salary to commensurate with qualifications and experience in the range of $58,244 - $69,554 per annum (AUPAT Level 6). To see more information on why Acadia is an employer of choice, please visit our website at: https://hr.acadiau.ca.

TO APPLY: To apply for this opportunity, click on the "Apply Now" button and upload your cover letter, resume, and professional references. For further information on Competition #19-36-AU or to request a detailed job description, please contact Jennifer Veinot at [email protected].
Consideration of applications will begin on January 3, 2020.

Please be advised that only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill this position. A six-month eligibility list may be established from this competition to fill future vacancies for identical positions.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Acadia University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from Aboriginal people, African Nova Scotians, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, and persons of any minority sexual orientation or gender identity. Consistent with the principles of employment equity, the primary criterion for appointment to a position is qualifications and professional excellence. Candidates who identify as a member of one of the afore-mentioned groups, and who wish to have the application considered as such, are invited to submit the online Employment Equity Voluntary Self-Identification Form as part of their application package. 

The university will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require accommodation because of a disability or for any other reason during the interview process, please contact [email protected].