Specialist, System Design, Information Technology - Calgary, Canada - The University of Calgary

The University of Calgary

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Calgary, Canada

1 week ago

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Position Overview

We are offering an exciting opportunity to work as a specialist system designer within the Security and Architecture Directorate at the University of Calgary.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work in a diverse and dynamic environment and help develop systems that will help support Research, Teaching and Learning and Administration at the University.

This limited term position will be for one year, with a chance of extension. The position reports to the Lead - System Design

Position Description

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

Work with Project Managers, and representatives from various faculties/departments on campus to understand business requirements
In conjunction with the Project Manager, develop a list of resources required to deliver the technical design
In conjunction with the Project Manager, negotiate with functional managers across IT to obtain access to any additional technical resources required
Work with Project Managers, and representatives from various faculties/departments on campus to understand business requirements
In conjunction with the Project Manager, develop a list of resources required to deliver the technical design
In conjunction with the Project Manager, negotiate with functional managers across IT to obtain access to any additional technical resources required
Assume ownership of the service design process from conception through release to production
Assemble and act as team lead for the design team, delegate design tasks, and track the design through to completion
Ensure all system designs are aligned with the IT's architectural standards and roadmaps
Ensure all system designs are delivered in a timely manner, based upon the Project Manager's schedule
Working in conjunction with IT Architecture, develop longterm strategic directions for IT's technical solutions and design offerings
Responsible for ensuring all documentation is detailed, accurate, timely, and meets the requirements of the project stakeholders.

These documents may include, but are not limited to:

Consolidated design, showing both logical and physical layout
System build request(s)
Release documentation
Support documentation, FAQs, known issues, errors
Requests for Change

Qualifications / Requirements:

University degree or professional certification such as MCSA/MCSE, CCNA,VCDX, or RHCE required
Minimum of five years of recent related experience equivalent to the above
Working knowledge of operating system technologies including Windows, Linux, ESX
Working knowledge of network technologies such as DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, routing, firewalls
Ability to raise, facilitate, and resolve business and technical issues
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely to diverse audiences, in both oral and written form
Capable of working on concurrent projects and managing conflicting priorities
Ability to translate technical jargon into businessfriendly language
Working knowledge of Microsoft Visio and suite of Microsoft Office products
ITIL v3 Foundations certification is an asset

Application Deadline:
September 13, 2023

Additional Information
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit

To find out more about management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our
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The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

About the University of Calgary

The University of Calgary is Canada's leading next-generation university - a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude.

Located in the nation's most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada's top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads.

The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit
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The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of _Eyes High_, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.