Senior Cloud Architect - AWS, GCP, Storage & Backup

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University, Moose Jaw No. 161, SK
Insurance • Financial Services
The Role

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.


Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

About the role

We’re looking for a Senior Cloud Architect - AWS, GCP, Storage & Backup to join our growing team!

As a Technical Architect, you will play a key role within the technology architecture team at Intact and report directly to the Manager of the team.

What you'll do here:

  • Develops and maintains the systems and technology models and standards for a particular project.
  • Assists in the implementation of standards and orientations for the personnel in charge of executing plans and projects.
  • Participates in architecture and planning projects.
  • Propose coherent and efficient technology solutions while ensuring their scalability, modularity and integration.
  • Identifies the strengths and weaknesses of the current backend solutions and makes recommendations that meet the ambitions and expectations of the organization in adherence to infrastructure and security patterns.
  • Implementation of Storage Based Solutions including Block, File and Object storage, SAN connectivity, Backup, Disaster and Cyber Recovery
  • Providing Technical assistance to IT Operations Storage and Backup team
  • Ability to lead teams of diverse experts and participate in multidiscipline projects.
  • Ability to think strategically about business, product and service requirements.
  • Ability to take tactical decisions, as required to support immediate operational challenges. 

What you bring to the table:

  • Bachelor’s degree in information technology or business administration, or any combination of equivalent education and experience.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in IT and or IS.
  • Strong understanding of Cloud Storage and Backup (GCP, AWS, Azure).
  • Certifications in GCP (Cloud Architect) and AWS (Solution Architect Associate)
  • Strong understanding of common framework and legal requirements for Data backup and retention span. 
  • Strong understanding of Backups encryptions and Data protection. 
  • Proven experience in designing and implementing Backup and Storage enterprise solutions.
  • Strong understanding of enterprise disaster recovery solutions.
  • Proven experience in the following vendor data center backup and recovery solutions: Hitachi, Dell, NetApp, Purestorage, Cohesity, Rubrik, Commvault. 
  • Good understanding of Public Cloud Computing solutions; IaaS, PaaS and SaaS. 
  • Strong documentation and technical writing skills.
  • Good understanding of TOGAF Architecture Principles.
  • Good understanding of SOC 2, PCI DSS requirements and HIPPA security rules and guiding principles. 
  • Bilingual (French and English) (Senior level communication skills) Need to interact on a regular basis with colleagues across the country.
  • No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

Nice-to-have:

  • Hold an Administrator or Professional level of certification with one or more enterprise-class storage vendor. 
  • Any industry cloud certifications and/or experience with vendors such as AWS, Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform.

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What we offer
 

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

  • A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

  • An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

  • An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

  • Flexible work arrangements

  • Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

  • An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

  • Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

  • A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

  • Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

  • Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

  • A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer


At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.


We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.


As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.


We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.


If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.


Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.


If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.

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The Company
Edmonton, Alberta
18,239 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1809

What We Do

We are here to help people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. This is our purpose and the foundation of our company – it drives everything we do and gives meaning to our work.
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Nous sommes là pour aider les gens, les entreprises et la société à aller de l'avant dans les bons moments et à être résilients dans les moments difficiles. C'est notre raison d'être et l'essence même de notre entreprise

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