
Cloud Systems Administrator
- Ottawa, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Responsible for all onboarding/offboarding of SaaS platforms and related application/system support for Lightspeed cloud systems
- Support of all cloud-based/SaaS applications including SSO configuration and user access troubleshooting
- Support of Lightspeed Development Cloud PC environment including patch management, image creation/management, software review and installation, and cost/usage monitoring and reporting.
- Management of all Lightspeed contractor/guest accounts, access, auditing, and tracking
- Assist in the support and operation of Windows and Linux-based assets within the Cloud environment as well as tools and scripts to support operations and management
- Management of cost reporting and optimization
- Support the Platform Engineering team in daily operations of the Telesat MS Azure instances
- Evaluate, deploy, and manage Cloud PC solutions for key lines of business.
- Provide emergency support on incidents as required.
- Perform occasional after-hours maintenance.
- Incident on-call rotation as required.
- Day-to-day operational support.
- Bachelor's degree in technical or engineering field or equivalent practical experience.
- At least 3 years of relevant industry experience with the deployment, management and automation of Cloud-based resources.
- At least 2 years experience in the operation of Cloud and data centre environments.
- Industry certifications such as MCSE, CISSP are a strong asset.
- Experience in the administration of computer systems such as systems administrator in an operations role.
- Strong understanding and hands on experience in operations and management of public cloud-computing environments like GCP, AWS and Azure.
- Strong understanding and hands on experience in the administration of Linux.
- Understanding of DevOps concepts.
- Experience in the deployment and support of Cloud/remotely based desktops.
- Working technical knowledge of network systems.
- Working technical knowledge of current systems software, protocols andstandards including Active Directory.
- Identity management using Microsoft Identity Manager and Azure AD Connect.
- Solid understanding of the Windows and Linux based endpoints.
- Solid scripting experience (
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to achieve Secret clearance
- Must be well organized and able to grasp system concepts and communicate their applications.
- Must be capable of quickly learning new systems and associated software applications for proficient execution of tasks.
- Ability to manage multiple demands with time related constraints in a fast-paced environment.
- Prioritize and schedule work as necessary to maintain department standards and service level agreements
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of internal employees, communicate technical information, create and deliver presentations and information sessions to both technical and nontechnical personnel.
- Demonstrated experience in applying technical expertise and in-depth evaluation to solve complex problems in own area of expertise.
- Ability to create and maintain documentation and training materials, including KB articles, for technical staff and end-user audiences.
- Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.
- Make decisions and recommendations within established procedures, based on troubleshooting and analysis.
- Manage operating system upgrades.
- Coordination with helpdesk, network/telecom, platform, and security teams.
- Work under minimum supervision.
- Generally comfortable working conditions with lifting and onsite installations.
- Moderate visual concentration in use of video display terminal.
- Appropriate security clearances required.
- Occasional off-hours support may be required.
- Participation in group pager rotation ('on call').