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Job Information

Job Requisition ID: 48894 Ministry: Technology and Innovation Location: Edmonton Full or Part-Time: Full Time Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week Regular/Temporary: Ongoing Scope: Open Competition Classification: Opted Out & Excluded Systems Analyst Level 2 Salary: $2,718.86 to $3,733.10 bi-weekly ($70,962 to $97,433/year)

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Team Lead Video Conferencing Services, the VC (Video Conference) Cloud and Core Analyst is responsible to provide enterprise level support of GOA cloud and video conferencing services in a highly technical manner across the Government. The analyst's primary role is to ensure all technical video core services, related applications, and Operating Systems (OS), and software are properly maintained with minimal downtime. This position is assigned operational and project work that is typically focused on a specific aspect of information technology (IT). When performing routine operational and project assignments, this position functions independently and focus on providing tier 2-3 support of 700+ Cisco endpoints, 100 Microsoft Teams Rooms (MTR's) and various video collaboration tools. The environment contains numerous video core servers as well as cloud and web-based conferencing and collaboration technologies (such as Microsoft Teams, Webex and Zoom). To fulfill service requirements, the VC Cloud and Core Analyst will participate in technical consultation, engagement, and planning activities, however, this position receives mentoring and guidance when dealing with more complex or unusual situations. This position collaborates with Network and Active Directory Service (ADS)/ Identity and Access Management analysts, Security specialists, as well as all levels of Government to meet ministry client and stakeholders (internal and external) needs.

Role Responsibilities Contd

Responsibilities: Some of the role responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

- Providing technical day-to-day operational support of video conferencing services such as analyzing and maintaining GoA video conference (VC) core and edge services and infrastructure, performing software and firmware upgrades, ensuring customer service delivery expectations are met, monitoring system performance and capacity to ensure service levels are maintained, Participating in reviews and evaluation of video based hardware, software, and cloud services, and in the preparation of technology recommendations.
- Providing consultation to Ministry departments through operational information technology projects or support by evaluating client needs and expectations, consulting on potential VC service deployment, equipment purchases, and upgrades, developing processes, procedures, and reports to standardize service across multiple ministries.
- Functioning as a Technical resource within a team environment, to provide for the ongoing maintenance and enhancement of existing and current video conferencing based technology and applications within the VC team by working to ensure applications are tested and implemented in an efficient, effective and well-controlled manner (change management),



acting as a Tier 2-3 resource to team members in support of clients as required for timely and reliable operation of all video conferencing information technology application and services, assisting in the development and maintenance of Disaster Recovery plans for video conferencing services, and can acts as a technical resource during service outages, coordinating activities with GoA video conferencing suppliers and vendors as required.

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

- Experience working in a fast paced, dynamic setting including meeting deadlines, demonstrating commitment to customer service, working under minimal supervision, and adhering to workplace standards, procedures, and agreements.
- Ability to work with multiple business areas across the GOA.
- Ability to maintain strong relationships with business partners, technology partners, team members, and various stakeholder groups across the GoA.
- Highly developed client relations, communication, and organizational skills to ensure best practices are met.

Qualifications

Required:

- University graduation in a related field such as Computer Sciences, Information Technology.
- 2 years of progressively responsible related experience in utilizing VCS and Expressway for video communication and IP traversal. This includes:
- Firewall traversal and non-traversal video calls
- Creation and configuration of zones and sub-zones
- H.323 or third-party endpoints
- SIP Proxy/Registrar
- Video call and control
- Bandwidth Management (per call and aggregate)
- Able to transverse Microsoft and WebEx calls

Equivalencies:

- A related two-year diploma in computer technology or a related discipline from a recognized postsecondary institution and four years related experience; or
- A related one-year certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution and five years related experience.

Assets:

- Experience with Cisco Video Communication Server
- Experience with Cisco Expressway
- Experience with Cisco Unified Communication Server
- Experience with Cisco Control Hub
- Experience with Teams Pro Portal
- Experience with Teams Admin Center
- Experience with Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows
- Experience with Microsoft Teams on Rooms on Android
- Experience with Microsoft Teams Rooms hardware systems (Logitech, Lenovo, Polycom)
- Experience with Cisco Hardware endpoints (Room series, DX series, SX series)
- General network routing and switching experience

Notes

Term of Employment: Permanent full-time position Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week Location: Edmonton This position may be eligible for remote work. Must reside in Edmonton, Alberta to work remotely. Final candidate will be required to undergo security screening. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level. Cover Letter: Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements,



including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies. Resume: For Employment Experience, please indicate duration of employment (month, year). Please specify employment status (i.e., Casual, part-time, or full-time) Ex: Youth Worker, Jan 2006 - June 2009, Part-time (three 8 hr. shifts/week) For any Post-Secondary Education: Please specify your major and length of program and the year you graduated. Ex: Bachelor of Social Work, 4-year Degree (Graduated 2017) Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees:

- Working for the Alberta Public Service -
- Pension plans:
- Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) -
- Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) -

- Leadership and mentorship programs
- Professional learning and development
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
- Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreements.
- Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool -

APS Competencies Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process. This link will assist you with understanding competencies: Critical Competencies for this position are:

- Agility: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, manage resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.
- Creative Problem Solving: Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
- Drive for Results: Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.
- Build Collaborative Environments: Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.
- Systems Thinking: The work done within the APS is part of a larger integrated and inter-related environment. It is important to know that work done in one part of the APS impacts a variety of other groups/projects inside and outside the APS. Systems thinking allows us to keep broader impacts and connections in mind.
- Creative Problem Solving: Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

How To Apply

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application. Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level. We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, please contact Michelle Elliot at View email address on ca.edajobs.com

📌 VC Cloud and Core Analyst (Edmonton)
🏢 Government of Alberta
📍 Edmonton