DB E.C.O. North America (with “E.C.O.” representing “ Engineering, Consulting and Operations”) offers specialized rail and transit consultancy services to public agencies, passenger and freight railroads. DB E.C.O. North America is part of the DB E.C.O. Group and leverages Deutsche Bahn’s global expertise to advance mobility and rail transportation across the U.S. and Canada. Their cross‑disciplinary team collaborates closely with clients to innovate their portfolios and elevate business performance. With a focus on sustainability, safety, and operational excellence, they strive to enhance the customer experience, increase rail usage, and “Transform The Future Of Mobility.”
Location: Remote within Canada
Primary Objective: Manage, secure, and optimize DB ECO NA’s Microsoft 365 and Azure environments while enabling automation, process improvements, and cross‑systems integration that support Finance, Business Operations, HR and other business functions, innovation, and long‑term scalability across IT operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage Azure resources including networks, storage, and services.
- Oversee Microsoft 365 administration (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive).
- Administer Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) – roles, conditional access, governance.
- Manage Intune for device compliance and deployment.
- Monitor and optimize cloud resource usage and cost.
Automation & Process Improvement
- Build automation for provisioning, user management, and routine IT workflows.
- Develop scripts and Power Automate flows to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy in business operations and Finance.
- Implement proactive monitoring and alerting.
Security & Compliance
- Apply and maintain security policies (MFA, device compliance, least‑privilege access).
- Conduct periodic audits and support security incident investigations.
- Collaborate with IT leadership to maintain compliance standards.
- Partner with business units to deliver secure integrations and data automation.
- Support and enhance system integrations between Kantata, Business Central (ERP), Navan, ADP, and business systems used across Finance and Business Operations.
- Work closely with Finance and other departments to understand the processes and workflows to ensure data accuracy and reducing manual work.
- Support and optimize specialty applications hosted in Azure or SaaS environments.
- Evaluate emerging technologies that improve efficiency and innovation opportunities as well as scalability of business systems.
- Assume technical ownership on integration and automation projects and work closely with the Director of IT and Business Stakeholders enabling strategic decisions and successful outcomes.
Support & Continuity
- Serve as escalation point for complex issues.
- Maintain documentation and system configuration records.
- Maintain audit readiness for financial system integrations and data handling.
- Provide coverage for IT Director functions to ensure operational continuity.
Skills
- PowerShell scripting (core for Microsoft 365 and Azure automation)
- Terraform, Bicep, or other Infrastructure‑as‑Code tools
- Python scripting for automation and API integrations
We offer an annual gross salary between $88,000 and $108,000 + bonus (CAD) for full‑time employment, depending on professional qualifications and experience.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance: Multiple options – Low to High Deductible plans
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life & AD&D Insurance, Short‑term, and Long‑term Disability: Company‑paid
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their household members
- Commuter Benefits: Use tax‑free money to pay for eligible transit and parking expenses (Train, subway, bus, ferry, parking).
- Supplemental Coverage: Optional accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans with wellness benefits.
- Retirement Savings (401k): Pre‑tax or Roth contributions with company match (50¢ per dollar up to 6% of pay)
- Vacation & Holidays: Competitive time off plus 11 paid company holidays
DB E.C.O. North America, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements. DB E.C.O. North America, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.