Job Description :Our client in Alberta is looking for a Cloud System Admin(AWS, DevSecOps).

Must Have Primary Skills :

• Responsible for the design, development, testing and deployment of custom workflows and scripts within the AWS Cloud infrastructure that can be used for integration deployment, monitoring, compliance or other routine tasks
• System administration including upgrades to cloud infrastructure or changes to cloud infrastructure architecture, problem resolution and root cause analysis
• Maintain and support existing cloud-based web servers and cloud infrastructure
• Assist in the design and implementation of secure, scalable system architecture
• Understands the engineering design and operational aspects of AU’s cloud critical infrastructure systems
• Serve as the subject matter expert for AWS and system architecture
• Assist Cloud Systems Administrators: 
• DevSecOps in the design of new solutions. Assists in supporting and evolving continuous build, test, integration and deployment platforms and pipelines
• Creates and manages repositories and registries for build/deployment artifacts and abides by and regularly updates Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in support of the Digital Governance Control Framework of IT Policy and Procedures
• Utilizes and implements automated testing frameworks for applications and infrastructure
• Assists in the analysis of AWS and Microsoft cloud infrastructure reports and alerts to facilitate operational health of stacks throughout their lifecycle including metrics collection, log collection, event management and routing, inventory, capacity, and billing/tag management
• Ensures a focus on security, recoverability and scalability in all designs and solutions
• Creates and provides detailed process documents and standard operating procedure guidelines for all cloud environments and related processes
• Responsible for advising to Cloud Architects, Manager, Cloud Operations (Research) Architecture, and other members of the Cloud Business Office on capacity planning and cloud allocation
• Develops technical and safety procedures on all cloud equipment and systems following AU IT security protocols
• Plans, implements monitors and tests systems and procedures for business continuity regarding all cloud environments
• Follows preventative maintenance procedures for cloud infrastructure
• Ensures cloud environment reliability, performance and security of information
• Attends and participates in all team meeting
• Participates in squad focused on platform engineering of AU cloud architecture for operations and for research infrastructure needs

Nice To Have Secondary Skills :
Accountable for ensuring all time spent on projects and ongoing steady-state activities and initiatives are entered in AU IT time entry system.

Proven Experience In :

• Minimum of 5 years’ progressive experience in Cloud Systems Administration, with an emphasis on cloud architecture implementation projects or related technology implementations
• AWS Associate-level Solutions Architect certification required
• Diploma or degree in computer science, management, or engineering, recognized in Canada. In lieu of a degree or diploma, additional experience over and above the minimum requirement may be considered.
• AWS Advanced Networking specialty certification preferred
• Understanding of current cloud best practices, design principles, market trends and emerging technologies
• Solid understanding of networking/distributed computing environment concepts and understands principles of routing, client/server programming and managing network services
• Experience in applying cloud security rules, network security and securing web transactions, applications and forms
• Additional AWS certifications desired

email: swilson@finney-taylor.com
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