Azure Cloud Systems Administrator, IAM

Sunwing Travel Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Azure Cloud Systems Administrator, where you'll leverage your expertise in Identity and Access Management to enhance cloud security and optimize infrastructure. This role involves deploying and maintaining Azure services, ensuring compliance with security protocols, and implementing innovative IAM solutions. With a commitment to employee growth and a collaborative workspace, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact while enjoying great travel perks and a comprehensive benefits package. If you're passionate about technology and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Hybrid Work Opportunities

Great travel perks

Goodlife Corporate Discount

Comprehensive benefits package

RRSP Matching Program

Growth opportunities

Free Parking

Open concept workspace

Fresh Café with subsidized meals

Social responsibility initiatives

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years experience in Azure Systems Administration.
• 2-3+ years in Identity and Access Management roles.
• Proficiency in IAM platforms like SailPoint or Okta.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize Azure cloud infrastructure.
• Manage Azure resources and ensure high availability.
• Implement IAM solutions and enforce security best practices.

Skills

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Azure Cloud Administration

Problem-solving

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity

Tools

Azure Monitor

Log Analytics

Application Insights

PowerShell

Terraform

Job description

Azure Cloud Systems Administrator, IAM 27 Fasken Dr, Etobicoke, ON M9W 1K6, Canada Req #257 February 3, 2025

About Us:

Sunwing Vacations Group is home to North America’s largest vacation brands, comprised of the leading Canadian leisure tour operators Sunwing Vacations and WestJet Vacations, along with the growing United States based tour operator Vacation Express, together with the Group’s own travel retail businesses SellOffVacations.com and Luxe Destination Weddings. Our culture is driven by our EPIC Values (entrepreneurial, passionate, innovative, and customer-centric) and our teams work together to deliver our purpose “passionate people making vacation dreams come true”.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a skilled Azure Cloud Systems Administrator with strong Identity and Access Management (IAM) expertise to join our IT team. This role is responsible for administering, securing, and optimizing our Azure cloud infrastructure while ensuring seamless identity and access management across systems.

What You’ll Do:

1. Deploy, configure, and maintain Azure virtual machines, storage, networking, and other cloud services.
2. Manage and monitor Azure resources using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
3. Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of cloud-based applications and services.
4. Manage Azure Backup, Disaster Recovery, and Business Continuity solutions.
5. Enforce cloud security best practices and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001).
6. Support networking in Azure, including virtual networks (VNets), VPNs, ExpressRoute, and firewall configurations.
7. Administer and maintain Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), including identity governance, access policies, and conditional access.
8. Implement and manage Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Privileged Identity Management (PIM) within Azure AD.
9. Oversee user provisioning, deprovisioning, and role-based access control (RBAC) for cloud and hybrid environments.
10. Monitor and enforce IAM security best practices to protect sensitive data and applications.
11. Configure and maintain Microsoft Entra ID, Azure AD B2C, and Azure AD Connect for hybrid identity synchronization.
12. Collaborate with security teams to support Zero Trust Architecture principles and identity threat detection.
13. Implement and manage Azure Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), conditional access policies, and just-in-time access for security and compliance.
14. Support integration of IAM solutions with third-party applications, SaaS platforms, and cloud services.
15. Automate IAM processes using PowerShell, Azure CLI, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform.
16. Conduct security audits, compliance assessments, and risk analysis related to identity and access management.
17. Stay updated with the latest Azure, Azure security and IAM advancements.

What You'll Need:

Education and Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
2. 3 – 5+ years experience in Systems Administration (Cloud – Azure)
3. 2 – 3+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management or related IT security roles.

Technical Skills:

1. Proficiency in IAM platforms such as SailPoint, Okta, Ping Identity, or ForgeRock.
2. Strong understanding of Active Directory, LDAP, and cloud IAM (e.g., Azure AD, AWS IAM, Google Workspace).
3. Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for automation.
4. Knowledge of security protocols such as SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect.

Soft Skills:

1. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
3. Ability to work independently and in team environments.

Preferred Certifications:

1. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
2. Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM)
3. Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
4. ITIL or similar process management certifications.

Key Metrics for Success:

1. Timely resolution of access-related tickets and incidents.
2. Accuracy in provisioning and deprovisioning users.
3. Compliance audit scores related to identity and access management.
4. Successful implementation of IAM process improvements and automation.

What We Offer:

1. Hybrid Work Opportunities
2. Great travel perks!
3. Goodlife Corporate Discount
4. Comprehensive benefits package
5. RRSP Matching Program
6. Growth opportunities
7. Free Parking
8. Open concept, collaborative workspace
9. Fresh Café with delicious snacks and meals at a subsidized price!
10. Opportunity to give back through our social responsibility initiatives

We thank all who apply however only those who meet the qualifications will be contacted.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion - Diversity makes us EPIC; we strive to foster a culture where employees feel uniquely themselves and part of a team. Violence and harassment prevention and response - We partnered with White Ribbon to help us create a survivor-centric, trauma informed policy and educational programs used by all our divisions. Total wellbeing - Our approach is for holistic opportunities to help employees Be EPIC and Be Well. Learning and development - Our offerings are focused on the development of competencies, personal leadership, and leadership in groups and teams.

We are also committed to employment equity and to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment. We welcome applications from everyone. We will accommodate all applicants throughout the hiring process. If you are an individual who requires accommodation to apply to this position, please email [e-mail]

Other details:

• Job Family: CORPORATE
• Pay Type: Salary
• Employment Indicator: Specialist

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