IT Technical Lead
Your Opportunity:
Network & Telecom Services provides supports for a complex multi-site, multi-vendor environment committed to improving healthcare for Albertans and is looking for a Technical Lead in Network Cybersecurity. We are seeking an individual with extensive technical expertise and experience in Network technologies, complemented by excellent communication and teamwork skills. The ideal candidate is highly collaborative, has a strong understanding and experience in Network Security, and is committed to achieving success individually and as part of a team.
Description:
The Technical Lead - Network Cybersecurity is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and implementation of network security technologies. This role provides leadership to a team of network specialists, ensuring the security of network infrastructure, and developing procedures to mitigate risks. The successful candidate will work beside a highly skilled multi-disciplinary group and will contribute by having extensive expertise in Firewall management, Network Access Control, and DNS Security. The successful candidate will also have excellent collaboration and communication skills, along with strong understanding of fundamental networking technologies and protocols.
- Transition Company: Health Shared Services
- Classification: IT Technical Lead
- Union: Exempt
- Unit and Program: IT - Network Services
- Primary Location: CN Tower
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Negotiable Location: Provincial
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 06-MAY-2026
- Date Available: 01-JUN-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days, On Call
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $44.17
- Maximum Salary: $75.70
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with specialized technical team members. The role includes contributing to the development of standard operating procedures for departmental use, working closely with technical staff to ensure processes are clear, repeatable, and aligned with operational realities. Strong stakeholder engagement skills are critical, including the ability to facilitate both one-on-one and group discussions. This includes the ability to critically evaluate information from multiple sources, distinguish stated requirements from underlying business needs, and clearly communicate requirements to stakeholders and implementation teams.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Completion of a post-secondary degree in a related field, or equivalent level of education and experience. Minimum +10 years of work-related experience in a large/complex enterprise IT Environment. Effective communication and organizational skills. The ability to work in a high-pressure environment and adapt to change. Ability to work on-call on a rotational basis as required. Expert level knowledge and experience in Network Cybersecurity. Experience working in a large health care environment. The ability to analyze operational and financial data to identify efficiencies and continuous improvement opportunities is highly valued.
Preferred Qualifications:
Fortinet Firewall management experience and certifications. Netscaler Load Balancers Experience. Infoblox DDI and DNS Security Experience. Forescout Network Access Control Experience. Programming experience relating to NetOps. Experience with Cisco Network Technologies. CISSP, CCSA, GIAC, GSE, CEH, CIW or CCSP certification. Valid Driver’s License.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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