Network Specialist (11-month contract)

The Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC); Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 76,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In office or hybrid work environment

Competitive salary

Training and development opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

The Health Employers Association of British Columbia (HEABC) is seeking a Network Specialist for an 11-month contract to support, maintain and improve HEABC’s on‑premises and hybrid technology infrastructure. The role spans server infrastructure, virtualization, storage, backups, disaster recovery, identity services, and network services, with involvement in design and upgrades.

The Specialist will perform complex troubleshooting, support infrastructure projects and provide operational support

Qualifications

• BSc in Computer Science or Information Systems.
• Five+ years in enterprise infrastructure.
• Strong Windows Server, AD, DNS, DHCP, and GPO skills.
• VMware virtualization experience.
• Experience with backup, recovery and DR technologies.
• NetApp storage experience is a plus.
• TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, VLANs, routing, firewalls and VPNs knowledge.
• Clear written and verbal communication; able to explain technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain and support HEABC's on-premises and hybrid infrastructure (servers, storage, backups, identity services).
• Maintain VMware infrastructure: VMs, hosts, clusters, capacity monitoring and lifecycle planning.
• Support Microsoft infrastructure: Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, file services, certificates.
• Manage enterprise storage, backups and recovery platforms; monitor and troubleshoot.
• Monitor health, availability, capacity and performance of infrastructure systems and take corrective action.
• Plan routine maintenance: OS updates, firmware upgrades, patches, vulnerability remediation.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

Group Policy

DNS

DHCP

VMware virtualization

Azure Site Recovery

NetApp storage

TCP/IP networking

LAN/WAN

Firewalls

VPNs

Palo Alto

F5

HPE/Aruba

Communication

Prioritization

Education

BSc in Computer Science or Information Systems

Tools

VMware

Windows Server

NetApp

Job description

Are you looking to grow your career? Look no further than HEABC, the Health Employers Association of British Columbia. We contribute to the growth and sustainability of the BC health care system.

We Are Proud To Offer

• In office or hybrid work environment – flexibility that suits your needs.
• Competitive salary
• Training and development opportunities – HEABC supports your continuing education & growth.
• A work environment which values work-life balance, respect, recognition, teamwork, and inclusivity.
• The opportunity to make a positive contribution to the BC health care system through your work.

HEABC leads and supports the strategic planning related to human resources and labour relations on behalf of British Columbia’s publicly funded health employers. HEABC is responsible for negotiating provincial agreements for 179,000 unionized health care employees including nurses, physician residents, ambulance paramedics, health science professionals, and more. Join our highly talented team in a culture of learning, innovation, and visionary thinking.

The successful candidate may be permitted to work in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and flexible work location) and will live within commuting distance of our Vancouver office.

For more information, visit www.heabc.bc.ca

Opportunity

HEABC has an opportunity for an 11-month contract for a Network Specialist (the Specialist). Reporting to the Senior Manager, Technology & Support, the Specialist is responsible for supporting, maintaining and improving HEABC’s on-premises and hybrid technology infrastructure. The role works across server infrastructure, virtualization, storage, backups, disaster recovery, identity services, network services and infrastructure monitoring.

The Specialist performs complex technical troubleshooting, supports infrastructure projects and provides operational support for production systems. The position participates in the design and implementation of infrastructure solutions, lifecycle planning, and system upgrades.

Responsibilities Include

• Administer, maintain and support HEABC’s on-premises and hybrid infrastructure, including physical and virtual servers, operating systems, storage, backup platforms, identity services and related configurations.
• Maintain and support VMware infrastructure, including virtual machines, hosts, clusters, resource allocation, capacity monitoring, patching and lifecycle planning.
• Support Microsoft infrastructure services, including Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, file services and certificate-related services.
• Administer and support enterprise storage, backup and recovery platforms, including backup monitoring, recovery testing, retention configuration and operational troubleshooting.
• Monitor the health, availability, capacity and performance of infrastructure systems and take corrective action where required.
• Plan and perform routine infrastructure maintenance, including operating system updates, firmware upgrades, system patches, vulnerability remediation and hardware replacement.

Required Education, Experience And Skills

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a BSc in Computer Science or Information Systems and a minimum of five (5) years’ experience supporting enterprise infrastructure.

• Strong experience administering Microsoft Windows Server environments, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP and related infrastructure services.
• Strong experience supporting VMware virtualization environments, including virtual machines, hosts, clusters, storage connectivity, monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Experience with enterprise backup, recovery and disaster recovery technologies.
• Experience with Azure Site Recovery or similar technologies is considered an asset.
• Experience supporting enterprise storage platforms such as NetApp or equivalent technologies.
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP, LAN/WAN technologies, VLANs, routing, firewalls, VPNs, load balancing and network troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting firewall, application delivery or network technologies such as Palo Alto, F5 and HPE/Aruba is considered an asset.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize multiple operational and project responsibilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical issues and recommendations to non-technical partners.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, provide technical guidance and take ownership of work through to completion.

This position is well-suited to an individual interested in pursuing a career in an interesting segment of the public sector, and who values the opportunity to make a positive public contribution through their work.

Salary Range: $76,111 to $99,895

Typical Hiring Range: $76,111 to $95,138

In determining salary, HEABC considers many factors including the successful candidate’s skillset and experience as well as internal equity. The final salary offer will be at HEABC’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

At HEABC, we are committed to promoting reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, creating a diverse workforce, enhancing inclusion, and removing barriers to accessibility in the workplace. These commitments advance our work with our members and government to create the human resources and labour relations environment necessary to deliver high-quality health care.

HEABC welcomes all qualified candidates to apply and encourages applications from qualified candidates who identify as members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including Indigenous identity, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age.

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