Department Information

The Department of Finance has the mandate to provide leadership and direction to the public service in all areas of finance and human resource management. This mandate includes negotiating major financial arrangements with the federal government, providing analysis and advice to the Financial Management Board, and ensuring that financial and information resources are managed effectively, efficiently and economically. This mandate also includes the recruitment and retention of a competent public service that is representative of the people it serves and the development of programs and services that effectively serve the human resource needs of the public service.

Job Information

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking a Senior Network Infrastructure Analyst to join the Technology Service Centre (TSC). In this critical role, you will lead the design, performance, and security of the GNWT¿s highly complex and mission¿critical IP-based Digital Communications Network (DCN), supporting over 6,000 users across 33 communities.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced network professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-impact environment and is passionate about delivering secure, reliable, and innovative technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support network infrastructure operations - Design, implement, monitor, and troubleshoot the GNWT's LAN, WAN, and cloud-based network systems to ensure performance and reliability.
• Manage network security - Develop and maintain security controls (e.g., firewalls, VPNs), monitor risks, and respond to security incidents to protect GNWT systems and data.
• Provide technical leadership and project management - Lead complex network projects, provide third¿tier support, and guide team members and stakeholders in delivering solutions.
• Develop standards, processes, and documentation - Establish and maintain network architecture standards, ITIL-based processes, and clear technical documentation.

Key Qualifications:

• A degree in a related Network Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems program and three (3) years of experience in server and network administration, IP data network support and operations.

Equivalent Education and Experience that may be considered:

• A 2-year Diploma in a related Network Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems program and five (5) years of experience in server and network administration, IP data network support and operations.
• A degree in a related Network Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems program and a Masters in Computer Science, or Information Systems. Plus one (1) year of experience in server and network administration, IP data network support and operations.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.