Specialist, Storage, Backup & Datacenter Operations

at  Island Health

Job Description:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Enterprise Technology Services, the Specialist, Storage, Backup & Datacenter Operations supports Island Health’s strategic and clinical objectives by developing and championing the implementation and adoption of new and improved Storage & Backup infrastructure and solutions that align with Information Management/Information Technology (IM/IT) standards, as well as Island Health’s clinical and business requirements.
The Specialist provides expert vision, direction and leadership to advise management and senior IM/IT staff of all technical requirements and future planning relating to the Storage & Backup environment. This includes guidance and leadership to project teams, staff, contractors and vendors to ensure technical solutions deliver desired business outcomes.
This position will also stay current, research and analyze industry, market and technology trends and standards to determine the suitability of approaches in solving Island Health’s business challenges.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and at least ten (10) years’ recent, related experience including experience in technology deployment and management in a large clinical organization.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Considerable experience managing large, diverse technology projects including planning, executing and evaluation.
• Ability to keep skill set up to date with new technologies as they are introduced to the workplace.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and organize workload and priorities.
• Proven ability to transfer knowledge and skills to other department staff.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clear and concise briefing materials for executive as well as system documentation and procedures for other staff.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

https://jd.viha.ca/JD5410.pd

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