Telecommunication Information Systems Technologist Location: Alberta, Canada (Primarily Onsite with Travel Throughout Alberta) Contract Duration: 3 Years Extension Option: Up to 24 Additional Months

Client is seeking one (1) Telecommunication Information Systems Technologist to support the Alberta First Responders Radio Communications System (AFRRCS), a province-wide emergency communications network supporting police, fire, EMS, and other public safety agencies. The selected resource will be responsible for maintaining, supporting, securing, troubleshooting, and enhancing mission-critical telecommunications and information technology infrastructure supporting emergency response operations throughout Alberta.

Must-Haves • Current Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) Certification • Current Secret Security Clearance • Current Criminal Record Check (Issued Within Last 90 Days) • Ability to Travel Throughout Alberta • Experience with Communication Technology Systems Utilizing Virtualization • Minimum Two (2) Communication Technology Projects Within the Last 10 Years • Minimum Three (3) Months Involvement Per Project • Strong Telecommunications Infrastructure Support Experience • Experience Supporting Mission-Critical Systems

Required Skills • Telecommunications Systems • Communication Technology Systems • Virtualization Technologies • Microsoft Infrastructure • Systems Administration • Network Infrastructure • IT Operations Support • Troubleshooting & Incident Resolution • Infrastructure Security • Disaster Recovery • System Availability & Reliability • Technical Documentation • Monthly Reporting

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills • VoIP (Voice over IP) • RoIP (Radio over Internet Protocol) • Sybase • Syslog • SAN (Storage Area Network) • Windows Active Directory Administration • Cybersecurity • Intrusion Detection Systems • Dell Servers • NetApp Storage • Unitrends Recovery • Sourcefire Technologies • High Availability Systems • First Responder Environments • Public Safety Communications Systems

Years of Experience • Minimum 2 Communication Technology Projects utilizing Virtualization • Experience within the last 10 years • Additional Telecommunications and Public Safety Infrastructure experience preferred

Key Responsibilities • Maintain and support AFRRCS communication systems. • Ensure telecommunications systems remain available, reliable, and secure. • Evaluate and implement technology improvements. • Support telecommunications and IT infrastructure. • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues. • Assist with system upgrades and modernization initiatives. • Monitor infrastructure performance and security. • Support mission-critical emergency communication operations. • Work with government staff, service providers, and equipment suppliers. • Prepare monthly project status reports. • Report progress, deliverables, risks, and concerns. • Travel to communication sites and government facilities throughout Alberta.