Department: Cyber Security & Digital Solutions
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 25-Aug-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
At CSDS, we prioritize people—both within our team and in the communities we serve. Our mission is to redefine how Nova Scotians engage with government by creating accessible, reliable digital solutions centered around user needs.
In today’s tech-driven world, CSDS empowers government departments with essential digital solutions to meet Nova Scotians’ expectations. As a trusted partner across government, we enable departments to fulfill their mandates with secure, user-friendly services. From healthcare and education to public safety, we collaborate to transform how services are designed and delivered.
We don’t just implement technology; we modernize outdated systems and reimagine processes. Our agile, data-driven approach ensures that digital services are both efficient and adaptable to Nova Scotia’s evolving needs.
Joining CSDS means contributing to work that makes a real difference. From providing vital tech support to healthcare professionals to strengthening cybersecurity and developing scalable digital platforms, you’ll play a key role in building a more inclusive, responsive government for Nova Scotians.
Together, we’re setting new standards for digital public service, delivering resilient solutions that meet today’s needs—and anticipate tomorrow’s challenges.
About Our Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager, DevSecOps Cloud you are proficient in providing guidance and specialized support services with a focus on modern Cloud, and DevSecOps management practises. You will ensure effective and efficient availability, deployment, and maintenance of IT cloud and DevSecOps assets for the Government of Nova Scotia in a manner that meets or exceeds established customer service standards. You will play a key role in Cloud and DevSecOps services support to ensure a consistent level of service to our partners and clients.
Primary Accountabilities
As the Computer Services Officer 3 (Technical Specialist – DevSecOps Cloud), your primary accountabilities will include:
- Working with other technology teams within your own work unit.
- Monitoring and maintaining cloud services on behalf of partners and clients.
- Working frequently with technology teams outside of your work unit.
- Resolving incidents and problems.
- Providing specialized technical support and service to clients and partners.
- Supporting operational service and regular maintenance activities.
- Providing effective communications with partners and clients when needed.
- Participating in a 24/7 on-call support rotation. Providing tier 2 support to Technical Analysts.
Qualifications and Experience
To be successful in this role you will have: a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science plus a minimum of three years experience; or graduation from a recognized Information Technology program plus 3 years and six months experience; or combined equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience must include:
- 2 years working in cloud environments such as Azure, GCP and\or AWS.
- 2 years working in 7\24 mission critical environments.
- Experience with containerization and DevSecOps.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills (both verbal and written).
- The ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing business priorities.
- Experience of Agile practices.
The following would be considered assets:
- Good understanding of cloud networking.
- Working knowledge of cloud WAFs and firewalls.
- Terraform skills.
- Understanding of Infrastructure as code.
- Understanding of git and GitLab.
- Working knowledge of Python and YAML. Knowledge of project management methodologies, ITIL processes and IT Security policies.
Equivalency
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
We recognize that everyone brings different skills and experiences to the table.
If you don’t “check all the boxes”, we encourage you to apply anyway and tell us why you’re the right fit for the job.
We value diversity of thought and believe that the best teams are those that bring together people with a range of experiences and perspectives.
Benefits
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.
Additional Information
Join the Department of Cyber Security & Digital Solutions and experience the benefits of a fulfilling career, supported by comprehensive perks, career development opportunities, and a diverse range of paths to explore within our department and across the government.
What We Offer
- Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
- Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
- Countless career paths
- Department specific flexible working schedules
Pay Grade: PR 14
Salary Range: $2,653.85 - $3,231.58 Bi-Weekly
Employment Equity Statement:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
Accommodation Statement:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at competitions@novascotia.ca.
This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:
Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.
External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.