Cloud Operations Administrator & Automation Specialist

Fortive Corporation; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Cloud Operations Administrator & Automation Specialist to enhance cloud solutions and drive automation. This role focuses on managing web systems, implementing automation best practices, and ensuring high availability. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies, including Azure and AWS, to streamline processes and improve service delivery. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making a significant impact in cloud transformation and automation. If you are passionate about technology and eager to contribute to a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Remote Work Options

Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a System Administrator with cloud experience.
• Strong scripting skills in Bash, PowerShell, and Python.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation best practices.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain high availability web systems.
• Identify and automate repetitive tasks for efficiency.
• Design and deploy CI/CD pipelines using industry-standard tools.

Skills

Cloud Technologies

Scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python)

Automation

Networking

CI/CD Pipelines

Windows/Linux Administration

SQL Server Maintenance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

College Diploma in Information Systems

Tools

Azure

AWS

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

DataDog

New Relic

GitHub Actions

Job description

Position Overview

Are you excited about helping to develop solutions that really make a difference in an organization? Are you passionate about automation and cloud transformation? Then this is the opportunity you've been looking for. We are seeking an energetic, self-motivated Cloud Operations Administrator & Automation Specialist to join our team of highly skilled professionals who are dedicated to accelerating the adoption of cloud across Intelex.

As part of our team, you would be contributing to a community-driven project focused on removing roadblocks and empowering teams—developing solutions that accelerate cloud implementations, simplify adherence to security standards, promote best practices, and drive automation at scale.

This is a remote role based in Toronto.

Responsibilities and Deliverables

· Hands-on experience monitoring, managing, and maintaining high availability web systems (Windows and Linux) as a System Administrator Engineer/Cloud Operations Administrator.

· Serve as an Automation Specialist, identifying repetitive tasks and processes that can be automated and delivering scalable solutions using industry-standard tools and scripting languages.

· Follow and champion ITIL Best Practices and Standards.

· Maintain data backups and Disaster Recovery Plans.

· Solid understanding of networking (VNET, Subnet, Private Link, VNET Peering).

· Work with Networking, certificates, OAuth, AzureAD, ASE, ASP, AKS, Azure Apps, Load Balancers, Application Gateway, Firewall, API Management, SQL Server, NGINX, Azure Databases.

· Leverage industry standard tools including: DataDog, New Relic, Log Analytics, Azure Monitor, Application Insights, etc. to ensure outstanding customer service.

· Implement routine service requests, with an expectation of creating automated workflows where applicable.

· Supervise Windows, Network, and Infrastructure trends to ensure readiness for rapid growth.

· Develop scripts for configuration, infrastructure deployment, and operational efficiency. Strong scripting knowledge required (Bash, PowerShell, Python).

· Design and deploy CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Octopus, Ansible, Jenkins, Azure DevOps).

· Create infrastructure as code (IaC) scripts using Terraform, ARM Templates, CloudFormation, or similar.

· Advocate and implement automation best practices across infrastructure and cloud services.

· Analyze logs (Application, IIS, System, Security) using Event Viewer and log management tools.

· Ensure secure practices (SSL, Certificates, Key Vault, Secret Variables/Arguments).

· AWS and Azure experience is preferred.

· Stay current on emerging and existing cloud and automation technologies with a focus on Azure and AWS.

Organizational Alignment

· Reports to the Manager, Cloud Support.

· Builds and manages relationships with multi-functional teams within the organization

Technical Proficiencies

· Proficient in supervising and logging tools such as New Relic or Application

· Insights or AppDynamics or DataDog.

· Experience with maintenance and administration of Windows, Linux Servers, and Kubernetes.

· Experience with automation using scripting languages, such as PowerShell, YAML, JSON or similar.

· Configuration management experience – Ansible, Terraform, Azure

· Automation Run book or similar.

· Experience with SQL Server database maintenance and administration

(preferred).

Experience

· 5 Year+ of experience as a System Administrator

· Have demonstrated ability supporting and building high availability

· Windows/Linux servers. Emphasis on supporting the WISA stack (Windows/IIS/SQL Server(MS)/ASP.net)

· Have demonstrated previous experience with automating repetitive tasks (you will be asked in the interview of concrete examples).

· 3+ years of experience working with cloud technologies including Azure, AWS

· 1+ years of experience working with container technology including docker and Kubernetes

· Working within Scrum, Kanban, or Lean methodologies

Education

· Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.

Other Requirements

Please note that this role requires a satisfactory Criminal Background Check and Public Safety Verification

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.

We are a diverse team 17,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.

At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating.

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.

About Intelex

Since 1992, Intelex Technologies, ULC. is a global leader in the development and support of software solutions for Environment, Health, Safety and Quality (EHSQ) programs. Our scalable, web-based software provides clients with unprecedented flexibility in managing, tracking and reporting on essential corporate information. Intelex software easily integrates with common ERP systems like SAP and PeopleSoft creating a seamless solution for enterprise-wide information management. Intelex’s friendly, knowledgeable staff ensures our almost 1400 clients and over 3.5 million users from companies across the globe get the most out of our groundbreaking, user-friendly software solutions. Visit www.intelex.com to learn more.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [e-mail].