Cloud Administrator

Harris; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris is seeking a Cloud Administrator responsible for the design and maintenance of cloud infrastructure for complex workloads. This role requires expertise in cloud migration, security management, and effective communication. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work with advanced technologies in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Culture for Growth

Employee health & well-being benefits

Focus on sustainability

Flexible work options

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of cloud technology experience required.
• Practical experience with AWS, Azure, etc.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure.
• Manage security and access control in cloud environments.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure best cloud practices.

Skills

Cloud Migration Projects

Cloud Security Principles

Public Cloud Design

Analytical Skills

Automation Tools

Kubernetes

Troubleshooting

Multi-cloud Proficiency

Education

Cloud Certifications

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Please note that this job posting is for an evergreen position and does not represent an active or current vacancy within our organization. We continuously accept applications for this role to build a talent pool for future opportunities. While there may not be an immediate opening, we encourage qualified candidates to submit their resumes for consideration when a suitable position becomes available.

The Cloud Administrator is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud infrastructure for complex workloads. The admin should possess expertise in migrating on-premises workloads and be able to design scalable, secure, resilient, and cost-effective solutions while documenting and communicating effectively.

Responsibilities

1. Design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure for development, testing, and production environments.
2. Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot cloud services such as Virtual Machines, SQL (or other database services), Storage Accounts, VNET / VPC, Traffic Manager, CDN, DNS, Monitoring, and related services.
3. Manage security and access control using Resource Groups, Network Security Groups, Azure Active Directory, IAM, Network ACLs or RBAC, Key Vault, and other security services.
4. Develop and implement backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans.
5. Analyze and optimize cloud costs for efficient resource use.
6. Collaborate with development teams to provide guidance on cloud best practices, deployment strategies, and architecture.
7. Provide technical support and guidance to IT staff.
8. Document and share troubleshooting processes and solutions.
9. Participate in continuous learning and professional development, sharing knowledge with peers.
10. Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and best practices.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of demonstrable experience working with cloud technologies.
• Practical experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, others); certifications are a plus.
• Experience with cloud migration projects.
• Knowledge of Cloud Security Principles and DevSecOps practices.
• Ability to design and implement public cloud solutions.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with automation tools and scripting for deployment, management, and scaling.
• Experience deploying managed Kubernetes (such as AKS) for container applications.
• Familiarity with SDLC methodologies.
• Knowledge of cloud networking and security best practices.
• Experience with application stack installation and configuration.
• Solid Windows and Linux OS administration skills.
• Experience with data backup and recovery systems.
• Ability to handle helpdesk requests and IT incidents.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows Server / Windows 10 administration, networking, AD, DHCP, routing.

Additional Qualifications

• One or more associate or professional cloud certifications.
• Multi-cloud proficiency (Azure, AWS, GCP, Oracle, etc.).
• Knowledge of Azure/AWS cloud technologies.
• Azure/AWS certifications such as Developer, Architect, or SysOps Associate.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates).

What We Offer

• Culture for Growth
• Employee health & well-being benefits
• Focus on sustainability
• Flexible work options
• Opportunities for advancement

About Us

Harris provides mission-critical software solutions for the Public Sector, Healthcare, Utilities, and Private Sectors across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Follow us on social media to learn more about our values, culture, and initiatives.

Experience Level

Unclear seniority level.

Key Skills

• Hadoop, Microsoft Windows Server, Windows, Apache, Linux, SAN, Shell Scripting, System Administration, Troubleshooting, Oracle, Scripting, etc.