SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR IV (BAND LEVEL 9)

Information and Communication Technologies

Marine Institute

(Permanent Position)

The Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) department of the Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland is seeking applications to fill one permanent System Administrator IV position. The ICT Department is responsible for providing information technology and information management support and protection, including classroom technologies and communication services, to approximately 400 faculty and staff and 1,200 students at the Marine Institute.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Being part of a vibrant, diverse community at the Marine Institute (MI) on a beautiful campus that offers walking trails, recreation facilities, full-service cafeteria, and a sense of community. Other benefits of working at the Marine Institute include:

• A defined benefit pension plan
• A comprehensive group insurance plan.
• Plenty of learning and development opportunities to assist you in reaching your career goals including the ability to avail of funding for undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Employee wellness initiatives such as an Employee Assistance Program, discounted membership rates at The Works (Aquarena and Field House) and an employee blood work clinic to name a few.
• A progressive leave plan including annual leave, family leave, short term disability and long-term disability that supports your overall well-being. We also offer summer hours, a December holiday break to rejuvenate and an expansive university holiday schedule.
• Employee social functions that provide an ability to meet and network with other members of our community.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The System Administrator IV is a senior position reporting to the Manager of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) at the Marine Institute (MI), leading the ICT in the areas of cybersecurity and endpoint protection, and working in conjunction with the OCIO on St. John's campus to improve the security posture of Memorial University. Duties include vulnerability analysis and remediation for all MI systems using Trend Micro Vision One, Nessus vulnerability scanning, FortiAnalyzer reporting, Artic Wolf Cybersecurity Solutions, Microsoft 365 security tools and other industry tools. Other duties include endpoint protection and management using TrendMicro, M365, SCCM and Intune. As a senior member of the ICT Team this resource will lead MI security related initiatives and training as well as promote best practice security policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience (5-7 years) in a systems administration role, preferably cybersecurity in an enterprise network environment; earned a bachelor's degree or diploma in a relevant field, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. The ideal candidate is familiar with vulnerability assessment and remediation, Nessus scanning tools, FortiAnalyzer, and Trend Vision One or similar XDR cybersecurity suites. Possession of cybersecurity certifications would be an asset. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent communication skills; works well as part of a team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment; has strong attention to detail; demonstrated experience and proficiency in document control and change management procedures.

SALARY: $73,136 – 80,387 per annum (NAPE Local 7850) An upscale hiring step will apply to this position.

CLOSING DATE: September 24, 2025
COMPETITION NO: MUN03301

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women; 2SLGBTQIA+ people; persons whose gender identity or gender expression is nonbinary or otherwise not cisgender; Indigenous peoples; racialized people; black persons; and persons with disabilities. Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment.

If there is anything we can do to ensure your full participation during the application process, please contact [email protected] directly and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.

The personal information requested in your application is collected under the authority of the Memorial University Act (RSNL 1990 c M-7) for the purpose of identifying and recruiting candidates; assessing applicant qualifications; and maintaining records pertaining to the administration of employment with Memorial University of Newfoundland.

If you are a successful candidate, this information will form part of your permanent employment record and will be used for other activities related to the employment process. This information may be disclosed to government departments and agencies as legally required; and to third party service providers, as necessary to administer programs and activities.

If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of the information on this form, please contact MyHR, Department of Human Resources, at [email protected].

For further information concerning this opportunity, email [email protected], or contact the Human Resources Office, Marine Institute, Room E3306C.

Please be advised that we are unable to provide updates on current competitions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.