Cloud and Security Administrator

Joseph Ribkoff•Montreal, QC

25d

About The Position

The Cloud & Security Administrator is the senior technical authority responsible for cloud platforms, identity, security tooling, and risk bearing systems. This role owns security posture, SaaS governance, disaster recovery and cloud operations, with an emphasis on prevention, standardization, and long-term stability.

Requirements

5–8+ years of progressive experience in cloud, identity, and security-focused infrastructure roles
Proven experience operating as a senior individual contributor or technical owner in a hybrid (on‑prem + cloud) environment
Demonstrated responsibility for risk-bearing systems and production environments
Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and Entra ID (Azure AD)
Deep understanding of identity and access management concepts (RBAC, conditional access, privileged access, access reviews)
Experience administering and responding to security tooling such as EDR, SIEM, MDR, and vulnerability management platforms
Practical knowledge of security fundamentals including:
Least privilege and zero trust principles
Network security (firewalls, VPNs, segmentation)
Backup, disaster recovery, and data protection strategies
Familiarity with hybrid identity components such as AD, LAPS, gMSAs, and directory integrations
Strong incident response mindset with the ability to lead during security or cloud-impacting events
Comfortable operating autonomously within defined standards and governance
Able to translate technical risk into clear, actionable recommendations
Strong documentation discipline and ability to maintain architectural and operational records
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
Strong customer service and communication skills
Ability to multitask and function in a fast-paced, high-energy environment

Nice To Haves

Background in Cybersecurity is an asset
Bilingualism is an asset

Responsibilities

Design, implement and administer security controls in Azure, Microsoft 365, and SaaS platforms (EDR, device compliance, policies)
Ensure secure configuration, availability, and scalability of cloud services
Support cloud related incidents and outages
Support hybrid identity environments and cloud integrations
Perform and own periodic access reviews
Enforce identity standards and privileged access controls (LAPS, gMSAs)
Act as escalation point for identity related incidents
Own and administer security tooling (EDR, SIEM, MDR, etc.)
Monitor and lead response for security related incidents
Coordinate containment, recovery, and technical remediation
Lead general security reviews (firewalls, segmentation, VPNs, ZT, least-privilege initiatives)
Serve as technical owner for data protection, backup, security, and disaster recovery strategies
Define and implement architecture aligned with approved standards
Handle technical vendor coordination
Track corporate license utilization and renewal timing risks
Ensure licensing aligns with security and compliance requirements
Help define, enforce and operationalize security standards and best practices
Contribute to security roadmaps and risk reduction initiatives
Lead technical responses to audits and compliance reviews
Produce and maintain architectural, security, and operational documentation
Contribute to SOPs and standards evolution