Cloud Systems Administrator, Telesat

Cloud Systems Administrator, Telesat

Company Telesat
Job title Cloud Systems Administrator
Job location Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Type Full Time

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for all onboarding/offboarding of SaaS platforms and related application/system support for Lightspeed cloud systems
  • Support of all cloud-based/SaaS applications including SSO configuration and user access troubleshooting
  • Support of Lightspeed Development Cloud PC environment including patch management, image creation/management, software review and installation, and cost/usage monitoring and reporting.
  • Management of all Lightspeed contractor/guest accounts, access, auditing, and tracking
  • Assist in the support and operation of Windows and Linux-based assets within the Cloud environment as well as tools and scripts to support operations and management
  • Management of cost reporting and optimization
  • Support the Platform Engineering team in daily operations of the Telesat MS Azure instances
  • Evaluate, deploy, and manage Cloud PC solutions for key lines of business.
  • Provide emergency support on incidents as required.
  • Perform occasional after-hours maintenance.
  • Incident on-call rotation as required.
  • Day-to-day operational support.

Requirements & Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in technical or engineering field or equivalent practical experience.
  • At least 3 years of relevant industry experience with the deployment, management and automation of Cloud-based resources.
  • At least 2 years experience in the operation of Cloud and data center environments.
  • Industry certifications such as MCSE, and CISSP are a strong asset.
  • Experience in the administration of computer systems such as systems administrator in an operations role.
  • Strong understanding and hands-on experience in operations and management of public cloud-computing environments like GCP, AWS, and Azure.
  • Strong understanding and hands-on experience in the administration of Linux.
  • Understanding of DevOps concepts.
  • Experience in the deployment and support of Cloud/remotely based desktops.
  • Working technical knowledge of network systems.
  • Working technical knowledge of current systems software, protocols, and standards including Active Directory.
  • Identity management using Microsoft Identity Manager and Azure AD Connect.
  • Solid understanding of the Windows and Linux-based endpoints.
  • Solid scripting experience (eg.Powershell, Terraform, Ansible).
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Ability to achieve Secret clearance
  • Must be well organized and able to grasp system concepts and communicate their applications.
  • Must be capable of quickly learning new systems and associated software applications for proficient execution of tasks.
  • Ability to manage multiple demands with time-related constraints in a fast-paced environment.
  • Prioritize and schedule work as necessary to maintain department standards and service-level agreements
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of internal employees, communicate technical information, and create and deliver presentations and information sessions to both technical and non-technical personnel.
  • Demonstrated experience in applying technical expertise and in-depth evaluation to solve complex problems in my own area of expertise.
  • Ability to create and maintain documentation and training materials, including KB articles, for technical staff and end-user audiences.
  • Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.

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