Overview
Business Intelligence Server & Application Specialist Jobs in Halifax – Nova Scotia at Province of Nova Scotia
Title: Business Intelligence Server & Application Specialist
Company: Province of Nova Scotia
Location: Halifax – Nova Scotia
Category: IT/Tech
Salary: $2,653.85 – $3,231.58 Bi-Weekly / $69,000.10 – $84,021.08 Annually (PR 14)
Position Type:
Permanent
Benefits:
Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick/Family Leave, Health, Dental, and Defined Benefits Pension
Location:
Halifax Department:
Cyber Security and Digital Solutions Union Status: NSGEU-NSPGClosing Date:
June 10, 2024 @ 11:59PM Atlantic Time About the Department of Cyber Security and Digital Solutions (CSDS)
Welcome to the Department of Cyber Security and Digital Solutions (CSDS), the guiding force behind
digital transformation
within the Government of Nova Scotia. Formerly known as the Nova Scotia Digital Service (NSDS) within the Department of Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services (SNSIS), we have evolved into a standalone department with a focused mission.
At CSDS, we support government departments and partners in their
digital transformation
journeys. We don’t just implement digital solutions; we navigate the complexities of
digital transformation
, modernizing outdated systems and ways of working. Our role is to ensure that digital services are user-centered, efficient, and make a real difference to Nova Scotians.
Our team is
diverse
and passionate, championing
innovation
and embracing the richness of multiple perspectives. We’re not just an IT department; we’re a community dedicated to enabling
digital transformation
and bolstering cybersecurity across the province.
Join us at CSDS as we shape the future of digital services in Nova Scotia, supporting our partners in their journey towards a digital future.
About Our Opportunity The Business Intelligence Server & Application Specialist is responsible for the deployment and maintenance of environments and applications that host or support the data analytics and science needs across government. They are part of a team committed to a client-centered strategy ensuring developers and end-users have the tools to access and analyze their data to make informed business decisions.
Primary Account abilities Under the direction of the Manager, Data & Analytics, this position is responsible for:
Maintenance and effective operation of application servers (including but not limited to Tableau and Cognos) to ensure security and optimal performance:
– Configuration of users, roles, and maintaining/ensuring security.
– Performing regular checks and remediations; identifying and resolving issues that may arise in the servers.
– Applying patches or updates, and ensuring that any new features are made available.
– Data backups and disaster recovery; ensuring that there are mechanisms in place to restore the server applications and their data in the event of a failure.
– Identifying and communicating opportunities for
optimization
and enhancements to management.
– Ensuring the maintenance of any other related software components, including for example conducting regular updates and ensuring they are compatible with the current version of the application.
– Conducting and communicating impact assessments for any other impacted software prior to installing updates and keeping management informed.
Primary Account abilities will also include:
Monitoring and maintaining operational and project sched…
