Cloud Systems Administrator

Cloud Systems Administrator

Location: Remote - Anywhere in Canada

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The total target compensation (TTC) range, including salary and target bonus, is $79,200 - $126,500.This range serves as a general pay guideline for the position and is applicable to permanent roles only. The base salary offered within this range will be determined by the successful candidate’s skills and experience, as well as internal equity.

Empire Life is looking to hire a Cloud Systems Administrator to join our Technical Infrastructure team! We are actively seeking candidates to fill a current, open position.

The Cloud Systems Administrator provides primary operational support, management, and architectural change design for hybrid IT environments, including on-premise and Multi-Cloud (Azure and Google Cloud Platform) infrastructure. The incumbent is guided by defined goals and objectives and works under the general supervision of the Director, IT Cloud Transformation and Infrastructure, to drive automation, scalability, and automated compliance through Policy as Cod.

Why pursue this opportunity

1. Our mission - Provide expertise and intelligent solutions to help Canadians navigate life with confidence.

2. Join a transforming business - we are a medium-sized Canadian company in a stable industry that emphasizes the importance of innovation to use industry-leading technology.

3. Impactful work - get the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that have a positive impact on our customers, our company, and society as a whole.

4. Play an integral role - this is an opportunity that allows for you to grow your skills, while directly contributing to the business unit you are a part of.

What you’ll be working on

• Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure components (VMs, storage, networks) across Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop and maintain modular Terraform scripts to provision and manage global cloud resources.

• Configuration Management: Utilize Ansible to automate software deployment and configuration management across multi-cloud environments.

• Policy as Code (PaC) Integration: Develop and enforce automated governance policies (e.g., using Terraform Sentinel, OPA/Rego, or Azure Policy) to ensure all infrastructure code meets security and budget requirements before deployment.

• Implement and enforce security policies specifically for Azure and GCP environments.

• Automated Compliance: Shift security "left" by integrating policy scanning into CI/CD pipelines to catch vulnerabilities in the development phase.

• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards across all cloud providers via automated auditing.

• Monitor multi-cloud performance and identify bottlenecks using native tools (Azure Monitor, Google Cloud Observability).

• Troubleshoot performance issues and implement automated scaling solutions to optimize resource utilization.

• Provide Tier 2 technical support for cloud-related incidents and participate in an after-hours on-call rotation.

• Contribute to the development of IT infrastructure roadmaps, focusing on multi-cloud interoperability and cloud-native services.

What we’re looking for you to have

• University degree/college diploma in related discipline(s)

• 3+ years of work experience in an enterprise systems environment, with a heavy focus on Cloud Operations and Automation.

• Cloud Platforms: Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

• Automation Tools: Proficient in Terraform and Ansible.

• Policy as Code: Hands-on experience with Open Policy Agent (OPA), Sentinel, or Azure Policy as Code frameworks.

• OS Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu) and Windows Server environments

• Networking: Strong understanding of VPCs, VNet Peering, Cloud VPN, and Interconnects.

• Methodology: Extensive experience with ITIL-based change management and DevSecOps best practices.

• If you are applying for a position which is open to applicants across Canada, unless otherwise indicated in the position, language proficiency in English is required for communicating with customers, advisors, or employees across Canada.

Beyond the salary

For permanent full-time positions, Empire Life offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:

• Hybrid work model

• Competitive salaries with annual pay increases

• Annual bonus program, which recognizes both strong company performance and individual contributions, for non sales positions

• Access to learning & development programs, and education/tuition reimbursement (role dependent), to support your professional growth and career advancement.

• Competitive uncapped commission, for sales positions

• A comprehensive employer-funded benefits package starting from day one of employment, that includes life insurance, health and dental and a generous health account

• Flexible work arrangements and an annual allotment of personal health days.

• Four weeks annual vacation from hire date

• A defined contribution pension plan with generous employer matching

• Top up programs for parental leave and compassionate leave

• Employer-sponsored wellness and recognition programs

• A cash employee referral program

To learn more about working at Empire Life, visit https://www.empire.ca/workatempire.

Get to know us

Empire life is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and welcome everyone to participate in our application process. We encourage those of all backgrounds and experiences to apply, even if you don't believe you meet each unique qualification outlined. Applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

Empire Life is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to building an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. If you require a specific adjustment to help you present your best self, please let us know—we are happy to work with you. If you need this job posting in an alternative format or have any accessibility questions, please contact [email protected].