The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment

Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. As an Independent Office of the Manitoba Legislative Assembly, EM is steadfast in upholding the core values of democracy.

If you are driven to make a difference and highly motivated to help safeguard the democratic process in Manitoba, we encourage you to apply. This is more than just an IT role — it’s an opportunity to serve the people of Manitoba with integrity and purpose. Reporting to the Director of Information Technology, the Network System Specialist plays a key role in maintaining and securing Elections Manitoba’s IT network and infrastructure.

Our environment is highly specialized, with a significant amount of custom in-house software built to manage the stages of the electoral process. This position ensures EM’s corporate headquarters and all 57 returning offices across the province have reliable, secure network connectivity before, during, and after election events. The incumbent will balance day-to-day network administration with proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, and broader system performance, as well as continuous improvement while supporting staff and stakeholders in a dynamic,



time-sensitive environment.

This is an onsite office-based role, working at Elections Manitoba’s Headquarters.

During

Election periods, the incumbent may be required to travel to perform job duties at other EM locations within the province. Manage and maintain Elections Manitoba’s internal and wide area networks, including firewalls, routers, switches, and other equipment across on-premise and cloud environments. Implement and monitor security measures such as VPNs, firewalls, and access controls to protect sensitive data.

Regularly test systems for vulnerabilities and provide technical support for network issues and access. Maintain clear documentation of network configurations and procedures, support both Windows and Linux servers in cloud and on-premise environments (including Azure and Intune), and collaborate with developers and vendors to ensure network compatibility for current applications. Post‑secondary education in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline with a focus on networking (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).

Proven experience in network design, implementation, and administration across various technologies (e.g., broadband, fiber, satellite, wireless), including VLANs, SD‑WAN, and QoS (Quality of Service).



Hands‑on experience with Azure cloud services (including Azure App Service / Web Apps, VM hosting, Azure DevOps), IaaS, SaaS, Intune and hybrid environments. Strong understanding of routers, firewalls (FortiGate preferred), Web Application Firewall (WAF), VPNs, wireless networks, ACLs, routing, Active Directory / Entra ID, virtualization platforms, load balancing and Windows and some Linux servers.

Knowledge of encryption techniques, SSL certificates, and multi‑factor authentication. Proven experience in vulnerability testing, patch management, security monitoring, and developing/implementing security best practices and compliance measures. Solid troubleshooting, project management, and documentation skills.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly to a variety of audiences and stakeholders.

Elections

Manitoba is seeking candidates who are willing to work on a flexible schedule when operations require; this may include working outside of standard office hours and working additional hours during election periods. The incumbent must be capable of traveling for work‑related purposes within Manitoba and be physically capable of lifting, carrying, and transporting equipment. A satisfactory Criminal Record Check Ability and willingness to travel throughout Manitoba when operations require.

Phone: (phone hidden) Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

📌 Network Manager (IT) (H/F)
🏢 Government of Manitoba
📍 Winnipeg