BAND 3 - IT Cloud Infrastructure Specialist

Posting Title
BAND 3 - IT Cloud Infrastructure Specialist

Position Classification
Band 3

Union
N/A

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)

Salary Range
$88,700.23 to $125,700.07 per annum

Close Date
10/4/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> BC Pension Corp

Ministry Branch / Division
IT Service Operations

Job Summary

Classification:IT Cloud Infrastructure Specialist
Job Type:RegularFull-time
Location:Victoria, BC Canada
Union/Excluded: Excluded
Salary Range:$88,700.23 to $125,700.07 per annum
Competition:PC24:47593
Closing Date:October 4, 2024
Criminal Record Check:Required
Additional:An eligibility list to fill future vacancies may be established.

Why choose us?

There is more to Pension Corporation than you might think. We are an award-winning organization with meaningful purpose-driven work, where staff have impact and create peace of mind for those we serve. We have cultivated an outstanding community rooted in respect, where employees are inspired to have courage, take action, and be at their best every day.

Our new nine-year strategic plan, Plan 20|30: Our Future is Insight, will guide us from 2021 to 2030. To learn about our aspirations and objectives and how you can be a part of a people-focused organization that is grounded in operational excellence, visit bcpensioncorp.ca

What we offer:

• A variety of work options (modified workweek, on-campus work, or a hybrid of work from home/on-campus)
• Incredible campus with collaboration spaces
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities and scholarship programs
• Comprehensive extended health and dental benefits for you and your family
• Defined benefit pension program
• Health & wellness programs - lunchtime seminars, community activities and a comprehensive Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Opportunities to give back to the community and support not-for-profits
• Seasonal events and socials
• A robust awards/recognition program
• Discounts on BC Transit passes, travel and accommodation, cell phones and plans, and more

Hybrid Work Model

This position is located in our Victoria, BC office. You will have the opportunity to work part of the time on-campus and part of the time off-campus. Guidelines and requirements for in-office presence are determined by operational need and vary according to the unique needs of each business area.

The opportunity

We are seeking an IT Cloud Infrastructure Specialist to join our team in VICTORIA, British Columbia, Canada.

The IT Cloud Infrastructure Specialist works closely with the Hybrid Infrastructure team and other key functions across the organization to design, deploy and manage the operations of cloud infrastructure with focus on continuous improvement, high availability, security and latest innovations. This is a technical leadership role, accountable for both hands-on technical work and as well as providing formal supervision and technical coaching and mentorship to the team. As a cloud infrastructure specialist this position will be involved in the Corporation's transformation from traditional on-premise solutions to deployments to cloud infrastructure with a focus on Microsoft Azure and Oracle OCI technologies. The IT Cloud Infrastructure Specialist will play a key part in projects underway as well as sustainment and improvements of the deployed technologies once implemented.

What do you need to succeed?

Must have

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems and/or an equivalent experience in a related field.
• Three or more years of experience in planning, designing, and managing Azure/OCI cloud infrastructure including, but not limited to virtual servers, virtual desktops, storage, networking and connectivity services (e.g., subnetting, route tables, security groups, virtual networking, VPN, transit gateways, optimizing for egress costs), identity and access management, IAC, endpoint manager, and other cloud services and resources.
• Five or more years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing traditional infrastructure solutions in a combined Windows and Unix /Linux environment (e.g. servers - Windows Servers, SLQ, etc.), applications, including scripting; including upgrades and change planning and management (e.g. process improvement, technical documentation, and coordination of changes, upgrades/transformation projects).

Nice to have

Preference may be given to candidates with the following experience:

• Cloud spending, billing and optimization
• Implementing resilience (ie. Multi zonal and regional backup and recovery tools)
• Cloud provider frameworks (ie. Well-Architected)
• Cloud provider certifications
• Working with a variety of vendors and third parties
• People management and supervisory experience

Application requirements

Cover letter: Please do not submit a cover letter; it will not be reviewed.

Resume: A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes. Ensure your resume includes your education, the start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relate to the job requirements.

Questionnaire: As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete an online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Responses will be used to shortlist applicants against the job requirements. Please allow approximately 15 minutes to complete this questionnaire.

Please apply through our career website: https://bcpensioncorp.prevueaps.ca/jobs/

Applications will be accepted until 11:59pm PST on the closing date referenced above. Late applications will not be considered.

Diversity & Inclusion

BC Pension Corporation i s an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are made available to persons with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please email us at jobs@pensionsbc.ca .

Thank you for your interest in working with us. We will let you know about your status in this competition

Job Category
Information Management/Information Technology