Technology Analyst - ABC13913

Job Purpose:

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Location: Marischal College,
Duration: Permanent, Full Time

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Job purpose/about the role

As a Technology Analyst in the Engineering and Operations function , your goal is to be responsible for planning, design, implement, maintain and administer the Authority’s core ICT Infrastructure including, cloud capability, voice and data network, servers and related systems. ensuing that the technical delivery outcomes are aligned to the cyber security standards including national and local initiatives. To contribute to the delivery of digital capability and infrastructure solutions including future proofing requirements to enable the design, development, testing and continuous improvement of infrastructure using a variety of technologies (including legacy systems) to deliver a robust digital experience . Input into the design of evolving the infrastructure to support a modern hybrid digital workplace. Infrastructure delivery will underpin the council ability to conduct its business and ensure seamless operation of day to day IT activities including the maintaining the availability of enable customer-facing technologies and business functions.

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

• Have experience and a record of success in improving technology and delivering secure, robust, modern architecture.
• Have a strong record of infrastructure project/ operational lifecycle management
  experience.
• HND/Degree in technical discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Completion of formal training in the administration of voice and data networks, Server Operating Systems, Azure , Data platforms, O365 and Active Directory
• A degree and/or relevant professional/experience in Business or Computer Science.

The postholder is able to demonstrate:

• Strong communicator who can engage with stakeholders internally as well as external partners
• Growing and developing and have a positive approach to learning
• Values everyone’s unique diverse ideas, experiences and beliefs.
• Working with technology vendors and partners to optimize value
• Effective analytical, prioritisation and negotiating skills.
• Comfortable working in a technical environment
• Addressing and resolving technical problems, and to use their relevant experience and knowledge of emerging digital technologies alongside their associated technical skills to identify and recommend solutions.
• Face new and challenging situations where a calm and controlled approach must be applied to the associated problem and an appropriate solution found.
• Strong presentation skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to structure and
  articulate messages effectively to different audiences at all levels.

The post holder is expected to demonstrate skills & competencies in a minimum of 3 of the following areas:

• Administration of fixed and mobile telecommunication technologies.
• Administration of Managed Wireless technologies
• Administration of switched network environment for a large organisation through
  either HP, Juniper or Cisco technologies.
• Administration of Microsoft Windows 11 Desktop operating systems
• Administration of Microsoft Active Directory Services
• Administration of Azure cloud and O365 platforms.
• Administration of Windows 2012 server and above
• Administration of Solaris 10 and above
• Administration of Corporate E-mail systems
• Administration of Gateway Security systems
• Administration of Endpoint Management systems
• Administration of Enterprise storage and backup solutions

In addition the post holder is expected to have the ability to:

• Grasp new topics quickly on a self-taught basis.
• Manipulation of information using MSExcel or Power BI

About Us

Please see the Job Profile for further details.

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.

Flexible Working

We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Employer.  If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact [email removed].

Armed Forces

We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a gold award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.  We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: [email removed].  We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who:

• have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
• looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)
• are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
• have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
• are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

Please note that eligibility to work in the UK is dependent on legal status and all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.