Infrastructure Consultant/Architect

BQ INTERNATIONAL LTD.; Regina; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A government division is seeking an Infrastructure Consultant to enhance information security. The role involves leading IT security initiatives and redesigning critical networks in Saskatchewan’s governmental environment. Candidates should have relevant experience in IT security management and a familiarity with government operations.

Qualifications

• Experience managing IT security and infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with governmental technical landscapes is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead security aspects of upgrading and renewing critical information environments.
• Redesign the GOS-wide wireless network.
• Support other security and infrastructure architecture initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Information Security

Threat Risk Assessments

Network Redesign

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

The Information Technology Division of the Ministry of SaskBuilds and Procurement (SBP) is seeking an Infrastructure Consultant to join the Information Security Branch (ISB). The position is based at a Government of Saskatchewan office in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, with an anticipated start date as soon as possible after selection.

The Information Security Branch (ISB) within the Information Technology Division (ITD) manages all aspects of IT security, including:

• Interpreting and enforcing information security policies and standards
• Providing security education and awareness
• Responding to security incidents
• Performing Threat Risk Assessments (TRA) for government IT initiatives
• Overseeing security assessments and requirements for IT procurements
• Advising on information security matters
• Evaluating new threats and vulnerabilities

The Infrastructure Consultant will focus on reducing security risks in critical government information systems during their redesign and renewal processes. Responsibilities include:

• Leading security aspects of upgrading and renewing critical information environments
• Redesigning the GOS-wide wireless network
• Participating in the redesign of Community Net
• Participating in the redesign of the DMZ
• Retiring legacy environments
• Supporting other security and infrastructure architecture initiatives as assigned

Community Benefits and Saskatchewan Growth Plan

Proposals should demonstrate how they will maximize positive impacts on the Saskatchewan community, including local employment, supporting local industry, and economic development. Details should be provided in Appendix B, Qualifications Descriptions Form.

The resource will participate in performance evaluations as deemed appropriate. Familiarity with the Government of Saskatchewan or similar entities' technical and business landscape is an asset.