Cloud Administrator

Job summary

The Cloud Administrator is responsible for the secure, reliable, and cost-effective operation of cloud infrastructure, including deployment, monitoring, and optimization. They will also manage identity access, perform disaster recovery procedures, and improve operational efficiency through automation.

Job details

Overview Fountain Tire is seeking a dedicated Cloud Administrator to join our dynamic IT team based at our South Edmonton Corporate Head Office! This role is responsible for the secure, reliable, resilient, and cost-effective operation of Fountain Tire's cloud infrastructure. The Cloud Administrator will administer, monitor, automate, recover, optimize, and continuously improve cloud services while ensuring alignment with established Technology and Information Security standards. What do we offer at Fountain Tire? At Fountain Tire, we’re committed to supporting our Associates’ well-being and financial future. Together, these benefits reflect our core purpose: helping people get there – safely, sustainably, and successfully. Competitive salary: $75,000 to $85,000 per year A Short-Term Incentive Program with a target incentive of 10% to recognize your contributions to the organization Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision care, along with life insurance and short/long term disability programs Competitive RRSP matching program, helping you plan for a secure and successful retirement Policies and programs that support a balanced lifestyle and an easy commute to our office located close to the Calgary Trail and Southside Anthony Henday Discounts for you and your family on tires, parts, and services at all Fountain Tire locations Key Responsibilities: Deploy, configure, maintain, and optimize Microsoft Azure infrastructure and services, including virtual machines, storage, application services, databases, and supporting cloud resources. Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure throughout its lifecycle, ensuring reliable performance, efficient resource utilization, and proactive resolution of infrastructure issues. Administer and support Azure virtual networks, subnets, private endpoints, DNS, and related cloud networking components including hybrid connectivity, DNS, and cloud-to-on-premises integrations while resolving connectivity and performance issues. Administer Azure resources access, identities, and permissions while maintaining secure configurations, patching systems, remediating vulnerabilities, and supporting security initiatives. Monitor cloud infrastructure health and performance, provide advanced support, troubleshoot complex incidents, perform root cause analysis, and coordinate vendor escalations when required. Manage backup and recovery solutions, conduct restore testing, maintain disaster recovery procedures and business continuity exercises including dependencies and supporting documentation. Improve operational efficiency through automation using PowerShell, Azure Automation, and Infrastructure as Code technologies such as Bicep and Terraform. Maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and architecture records while identifying opportunities to modernize, standardize, automate, and improve infrastructure services. What does it take to get on track? Minimum of five years of experience supporting enterprise cloud or hybrid infrastructure environments. Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have Microsoft certification: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or equivalent Azure administration experience. Microsoft certifications such as AZ-305, SC-300, AZ-500, or other relevant cloud and security certifications are considered assets. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure administration, monitoring, supporting backup, vulnerability remediation, disaster recovery, and secure configuration processes. Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, RBAC, identity management, and cloud security best practices. Working knowledge of Azure networking, DNS, TCP/IP, routing, and hybrid environments. Proficiency with PowerShell and familiarity with Infrastructure as Code technologies such as Bicep or Terraform. Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication, collaboration, and technical documentation skills. At Fountain Tire, you would have a great place to work! If you're a proactive technology professional who is passionate about cloud infrastructure, automation, security, and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply online today! We use automated technology-assisted tools to help streamline our hiring process. These tools operate under strict privacy and fairness standards. Final decisions are always made by our hiring teams.

What you’ll do

The Cloud Administrator is responsible for the secure, reliable, and cost-effective operation of cloud infrastructure, including deployment, monitoring, and optimization. They will also manage identity access, perform disaster recovery procedures, and improve operational efficiency through automation.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least five years of experience in enterprise cloud or hybrid infrastructure environments and possess a Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) certification. A post-secondary education in IT or Computer Science is also required, along with proficiency in PowerShell and Infrastructure as Code technologies.

Benefits

• Short-term incentive program
• Health care
• Dental care
• Vision care
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability program
• Long-term disability program
• RRSP matching program
• Employee discounts

Listed skills

• Microsoft Azure · Preferred
• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Terraform · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Microsoft Azure
• Cloud infrastructure
• Azure administration
• PowerShell
• Infrastructure as Code
• Bicep
• Terraform
• Azure networking
• Identity management
• Vulnerability remediation
• Disaster recovery
• Troubleshooting
• Technical documentation
• Microsoft Entra ID
• RBAC
• Cloud security
• Operational Efficiency
• Cloud Services
• Resilience
• Azure Automation
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• Application Services
• Automation
• Business Continuity
• Cloud Security
• Cloud Infrastructure
• Communication
• Computer Science
• Information Technology
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Disaster Recovery
• Discounts And Allowances
• Optometry
• Identity And Access Management
• Subnetwork
• Problem Solving
• Microsoft Certified Professional
• Windows PowerShell
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• TCP/IP
• Technical Documentation
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Virtual Machines
• Network Routing
• Root Cause Analysis
• Resource Utilization

Job areas

• Technology
• Software
• Security & Safety
• Administrative
• Cloud Administrator
• Cyber Security Manager / Administrator
• Database and Network Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified
• Information Security Engineers
• Computer Occupations, All Other