Job Summary (external):
The Cloud Administrator is responsible for administering, maintaining, and optimizing the day-to-day operations of cloud infrastructure platforms and services within the organization. This role involves ensuring the security, availability, and performance of cloud computing resources, as well as administrating best practices for cloud management.
Job Duties:
Monitors and maintains cloud infrastructure, platforms and services including virtual machines, storage, and networking resources, ensuring that systems are running smoothly and efficiently; addresses any issues that may arise.
Configures and maintains multi-cloud and/or hybrid cloud platform services, and contributes to the development of solution architectures and deployment of solutions onto the WCB’s cloud environment.
Collaborates with other IT teams by implementing security measures to protect cloud resources from cyber threats and data breaches; deploys and supports cloud-based applications and services.
Optimizes cloud performance through system capacity planning, allocation, and troubleshooting.
Automates cloud management tasks using scripting or infrastructure as code tools.
Conducts regular audits and assessments of cloud resources to ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements.
Provides technical support and troubleshooting for cloud and network related issues and incidents, including TCP/IP, DNS, and VPNs.
Stays up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in cloud concepts and protocols, designing, deploying, and managing CDN configurations and recommends improvements and enhancements.
Monitors and reports on cloud consumption trends and identifies optimization opportunities.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum five (5) years Information Technology experience, including minimum three (3) years related to IT infrastructure/cloud system administration, cloud technologies, networking and security
Knowledge of cloud security principles with the ability to apply knowledge and best practices into the cloud landing zone design
Proficient in cloud platform administration such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud, and skilled in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues
Experience with cloud management and automation tools such as Azure Automation, Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, as well as programming languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell
Knowledge of FinOps concepts and terminology, such as financial accountability in cloud services, cost optimization strategies, budgeting, and forecasting
Ability to independently plan and organize workload and meet tight deadlines
Ability to develop professional documents for standard operating procedures and processes
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, including excellent presentation skills
Ability to foster positive working relationships with partners and stakeholders, including managed service providers and external vendors
The ability to communicate proficiently in both official languages (English & French) is an asset, but is not required
The following designations are considered an asset:
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- AWS Certified DevOps Engineer
- Google Associate Cloud Engineer
- CompTIA Cloud+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Cloud
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- VMware Certified Professional – Cloud Management and Automation
- ITIL Foundations certification
Competencies (internal only):
Essential:
Quality Orientation/Attention to Detail
Planning, Organizing and Follow Up
Analysis/Problem Assessment
Teamwork/Collaboration
Professional/Technical Knowledge
Very Important:
Decision-making
Client Service Orientation
Interpersonal Communication
Additional Information (internal):
- MVA Applicable
You may be asked to demonstrate your ability through competency based interviewing and/or testing.
Screening decisions are based on information outlined in your resumé and cover letter. Your work performance must be satisfactory for your application to be considered. If applying for a term position or out of a term position, please note that article 10.09d of the Collective Agreement may apply.
The work from home suitability for this position is rated as High.
Additional Information (external):
Ability to communicate proficiently in both official languages (English & French) is an asset.
A satisfactory criminal record check and verification of education will be required for the successful candidate.
The WCB is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce with equitable representation of Indigenous persons, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ persons and members of other equity-seeking groups. Applicants are encouraged to indicate in their covering letter or resumé if they are a member of these groups.
The WCB recognizes that individuals may face barriers that hinder their full and equal participation in the workplace, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to all employees and candidates who are or may be disabled by one or more barriers in the workplace. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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Job Summary (internal):
The Cloud Administrator is responsible for administering, maintaining, and optimizing the day-to-day operations of cloud infrastructure platforms and services within the organization. This role involves ensuring the security, availability, and performance of cloud computing resources, as well as administrating best practices for cloud management.