Specialist, IS Cloud Infrastructure & Security Architect

Highlights of the job

We are hiring one (1) full-time, permanent Specialist, IS Cloud Infrastructure & Security Architect position working out of EPCOR Tower in Edmonton, AB.

 

The Specialist, IS Cloud Infrastructure & Security Architect is accountable for the implementation, configuration, and design of EPCOR's core cloud infrastructure platforms. This includes leading the evaluation and project delivery of new platforms and services. A key area of focus is advancing EPCOR's hybrid cloud computing model in a manner that aligns with security and information management best practices.

 

This position may be eligible for EPCOR's hybrid work program!

What you'd be responsible for

• Providing input to architecture planning and direction. Ensure an appropriate understanding of strategy throughout infrastructure and operations and ensure on-going appropriate relationships with other positions within the organization.
• Ensuring that Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Services are configured in alignment with EPCOR's Security Standard in addition to other Information Management and regulatory & compliance requirements.
• Analyzing and identifying issues impacting operational performance and recommend initiatives for continuous improvement to ensure; high availability of the IS Infrastructure services.
• Ensuring architecture, configuration, and compliance documentation is created for all assigned projects and is of high quality.
• Identifying and recommending emerging technologies and the applicability to EPCOR.
• Providing leadership to technology adaption and transformation projects. Determine optimal configuration and implementation methodology.
• Participating in major incident and problem ticket investigations. Enabling the timely resolution of service outages.
• Anticipating the impacts of upcoming technology changes and the risks associated. Keeping management informed as to options for mitigation.
• Collaborating with application teams and participates in projects to assess and migrate applications from on premise to the cloud.
• Working directly with vendor and partner contacts to establish support channels and plan proactive and reactive engagements.
• Collaborating directly with stakeholders to understand business requirements and recommending technology solutions to emerging needs.
• Demonstrating a high performance, high discipline, safe, accountable, focused, innovative and achievement-oriented, easy to do business with manner of working. 

What's required to be successful

• A post-secondary degree or diploma in Information Systems or a related discipline. 
• 7+ years' experience working on large scale infrastructure, cloud, and technology advancement projects.
• 5+ years' experience in a technology leadership/architect role.
• 3+ years' experience supporting the M365 platform.    
• 3+ years' experience supporting Microsoft Azure.
• Strong knowledge of IT security and service management frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to implement systems in a highly regulated and security conscious organization.
• Considerable experience with Azure Active Directory.
• Strong knowledge of datacenter infrastructure services. Including but not limited to: MS Windows, Linux, Unix, Active Directory, SQL, Exchange, Citrix, Print, File systems, Storage systems (NAS, SAN), Storage management, System build and software deployment technology and networking.
• Certification in M365, Azure, ITIL CoBIT, TOGAF, and SCRUM will be an asset.
• IT security related certification (e.g., CISSP, CISA, GIAC, or similar professional certification) preferred.
• Technical system documentation, process mapping, standards, process, and procedure documentation.
• Strong leadership and facilitation skills in advising and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, evaluate, present, and recommend appropriate technical solutions.
• Knowledge and experience working with various security frameworks and standards: ISO 27001, NIST information security standards and frameworks, PCI DSS, HITECH, GDPR, Service Organization Controls (SOC) 2, and industry information security best practices.

 

We are looking for an individual that will work well within our existing team, and will demonstrate a high performance "can-do", high discipline, safe, accountable, focused, innovative and achievement-oriented, easy to do business with manner of working.

Other important facts about this job

Jurisdiction: PROF

Hours of work: 80 hours biweekly

 

Application deadline: February 3, 2023

 

This position may be eligible for a $1,000 employee referral reward.

 

EPCOR Employees: please ensure that you are using your "@epcor.com" email address.

 

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Please note the following information:

 

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.