Telecommunication Information Systems Technologist

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.