Job Description

Be part of something special; come join the MatrixIT Team. As a Senior Cloud Network Engineer Specialist on the MatrixIT team, you\'ll be responsible for keeping MatrixIT and Clients network services running securely with the availability that our customers expect. As part of the Infrastructure / Security and Cloud team you will be accountable for Public Cloud integration for Hybrid Cloud deployments, Auditing and remediation based on organizations CIS compliance objectives and other frameworks. You will integrate solutions with our Data Center Switching and Routing technologies for our on-premises and cloud virtualization technologies, such as VMware, HyperV and Azure integration. You will help build out, maintain, and troubleshoot our rapidly expanding infrastructure and network. You will be part of a talented team of engineers, who are mainly focused on Infrastructure. This job consists of both Azure Infrastructure and Cloud Network management. You will also support network infrastructure both with virtual and physical firewalls such as Sophos. you will work on Azure to design and deploy network solutions in the cloud. This includes connectivity between our data centers and our public cloud partners as well as various network topologies that support our hosted applications in the cloud. Responsibilities:

• Architect and design improvements or new solutions in Microsoft Azure and alternate cloud environment.

• Work with internal architecture, infrastructure, governance, and security teams to ensure that all security, governance and business continuity requirements and best practices are integrated and implemented.

• Manage and apply security best practices to the cloud environment.

• Research and maintain up-to-date knowledge of current technology trends and best practices. Regularly evaluate cloud applications, designs, and best practices.

• Work within a cross-functional team of Cloud Engineers, App Admins, to specify, design, develop, test, and implement cloud services and solutions.

• Identify repetitive tasks and build tools and/or processes for automation.

• Develop and maintain PowerShell and automation scripts to support the Azure environment. * Provide guidance and knowledge to team members, and promote efficiency, productivity, innovations, and knowledge-sharing across multi-functional teams.

• Developing and maintaining documentation for multiple environments.

• Work closely with internal business partners to gather requirements, design and implement solutions, manage technical operations, and triage and resolve operational issues.

• Continuously improve the triage and escalation process for system availability. * Respond to technical issues in a professional and timely manner.

• Manage and coordinate support incidents with external vendors.

• Assist in providing estimates of effort, material costs, etc.

• Other duties as assigned.

• On-call support on a rotating schedule as well as onsite support during non-standard business hours.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in IT Infrastructure Operations with a minimum of 3+ years of experience in Azure.

• Experience administering in an Active Directory, Azure Active Directory and Azure AD connect.

• Basic experience with admin and support of Office 365 including Exchange Online and SharePoint Online.

• Good development/automation experience including Installation, deployment and update of enterprise systems.

• Scripting and coding skills \xe2\x80\x93 PowerShell, Azure CLI, Terraform, Python, Azure DevOps, Git, Azure Automation.

• Hands-on experience with VMs, virtual networking, IP addressing and subnetting, Application Gateways, Load balancers, Storage accounts, NSGs, Route Tables. Experience with Azure ExpressRoute is an asset.

• Azure Administration Certification

• Ability to demonstrate solid analysis and troubleshooting skills.

• Comprehensive understanding of key technological concepts such as IT architecture, Cloud technologies, applications, network infrastructure, and security is strongly preferred.

• Hands-on experience to install, configure, test, and deploy enterprise and multi-cloud network infrastructure.

• Hands-on experience in implementing Information and Cyber Security in network infrastructure.

• Basic experience in network management including supporting and maintaining DC equipment such as edge NGFW, Routers, WAN, LAN, VPN, Voice and Wi-Fi, core switches, SAN switches and top-of-rack switches.

• Strong problem-solving skills is required in this role.

• Due to the nature of the role; strong collaboration skills, communication, detail orientation are all critical for success in the role.

• Experience managing vendor-provided services including outsourcing arrangements.

• Experience working within a structured process methodology (i.e. ITIL).

• Strong systems aptitude demonstrated project management and planning skills; balanced strategic skills with tactical execution skills.

• Highly motivated, self-starter who is eager to grow within our organization.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: $73,482.00-$95,000.00 per year Benefits:

• Automobile allowance
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Golden, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Gloucester, ON