08/11/2021
See full posting: https://www.olsenconsulting.ca/careers
We are Olsen Consulting, an entrepreneurial team specialized in the implementation and optimization of enterprise resource management systems for our clients across Canada and the United States. Olsen Consulting strives to bring our clients forward into the future by helping them automate their business processes. Our mission is to help our clients capitalize on their systems and data through expertise, creativity, and excellence while leveraging and magnifying our talent. Our business is optimizing our clients' businesses. To do this, we want to cultivate a team of people who know how to leverage their talents and capabilities to solve problems and streamline processes. We are looking for a MS Azure, Security and Networking Specialist who is self-motivated, driven, an innovative problem solver and will have a direct impact on the success of our business. The chosen candidate will focus on Olsen Consulting’s internal Azure network and security configurations. This is a 3-month contract, remote position with the opportunity to move to a permanent, full-time position for the right candidate. At the end of the 3 months, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to move to client work.
Benefits of working at Olsen Consulting:
-Work on a team committed to excellence.
-Fast-paced, positive and innovative work environment.
-We’re a remote company, which means you can work from anywhere and set your own hours.
-Excellent career progression opportunities.
-We’re committed to professional growth.
-Open and honest communication.
-Benefits plan.
-Paid sick/personal days.
-Competitive salaries.
-Banking overtime.
As our MS Azure, Security and Networking Specialist, you will:
-Finalize Olsen Consulting’s internal Azure network and security setup.
-Keep up to date with technology trends.
-Responsible for preparing technical design documentation and providing knowledge transfer to other team members.
-Responsible for networking, compute, storage, databases, security and automation.
-Implement best practices.
-Define cloud strategy.
-Define the technological and security parameters related to Microsoft Office 365 and Azure;
Responsible for supporting the technical architecture of the MS Azure Platform including services such as:
-Platform as a Service
-Database as a Service
-Application Service Management
-Azure Firewall
-Platform Performance and Security
-SQL Management Capabilities including Maintenance Plans, Database Migrations, Database Service Setup, Backup and Recovery.
-Monitor and review IT system logs, server security and special services on servers; identify errors and make modifications to monitoring performance metrics to enable proactive maintenance.
-Perform cost analysis and cost management.
With future opportunities to:
-Help migrate clients to the cloud,
-Build robust solution designs that align with business requirements and goals.
-Connect technology with measurable business value.
-Perform technical research and development to enable innovation within the client’s IT infrastructure.
-Lead the deployment of Azure solutions for clients
-Maintain a close working relationship with clients, as a "Trusted Advisor". Set clear expectations, challenge assumptions, solicit feedback, and take ownership of project deliverables.
Education:
-Bachelor's degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or Related Discipline or equivalent work experience in a related field.
Required qualifications:
-5+ years of Information Technology field experience
-3+ hands-on experience in implementing and/or maintaining highly complex cloud environments
-Experience implementing Azure
-Strong experience in designing architectures integrating SaaS, IaaS, PaaS and DaaS concepts
-Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Technology stack, Microsoft cloud technologies and network topologies.
-General technical understanding of cloud platforms and supporting technologies.
-Knowledge of cloud foundational components such as identity and access management (IAM) software-defined networking, security, governance, and compliance.
-Understanding of cloud automation and orchestration tools and techniques including git, Azure DevOps, ARM or equivalent.
-A team player, with a desire to work in an innovative, fast-paced work environment.
-Strong verbal and written communication skills.
-Great problem-solving and decision-making skills.
-High level of integrity.
-Ability to handle and maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive information.
-Ability to handle multiple projects and competing priorities across a variety of clients.
-A strong desire to continually grow your expertise through learning and professional development.
Preferred Qualifications:
-Azure Security Engineer Associate Certification -CISSP Certification -SSCP Certification Strong experience in Azure
