IT Cloud Storage and Backup Analyst

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Do you want to build the software that builds cities? EllisDon's construction technology team is made up of Full-Stack Developers, Data Analysts, UX Designers, Product Owners, IT Operations and we're growing fast! Our team also includes some of the best digital modelers and BIM specialists in the industry, experts who are working with the latest tech on projects in the billions of dollars.

We are a software development studio of 140+ people, backed by one of Canada's top construction firms, with over 70 years in the industry and completing over $5 billion of work each year. We build software that is solving real-world problems on some of Canada's largest construction projects.

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You as an IT Cloud Storage and Backup Analyst will:

• Develop and maintain models and standards for projects.
• Develop and implement data protection strategies to safeguard against unauthorized access, modification, and deletion, including ransomware.
• Regularly assess data protection systems to identify and mitigate risks such as ransomware, hardware failures, and human error.
• Implement and maintains disaster recovery plans, ensuring rapid data and system recovery.
• Provide technical guidance on data protection best practices, including encryption, secure storage, IAM controls, and immutable backup strategies.
• Assist in implementing standards and orientations for personnel executing plans and projects.
• Participate in architecture and planning projects.
• Propose scalable, modular, and integrative technology solutions, identifying and recommending improvements.
• Implement storage solutions including Block, File, Object storage, Cloud, Premises Storage, Backup, Disaster, and Cyber Recovery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data protection solutions.
• Analyze data protection performance metrics and recommends enhancements.
• Prepare and presents reports on data protection activities and status.
• Provide technical assistance to IT Operations Storage and Backup team.
• Manage backup and replication, including creating, maintaining, monitoring, and optimizing processes.
• Ensure sufficient storage capacity, understands storage technologies, and troubleshoots storage-related issues.
• Implement security best practices and ensures compliance with regulations.
• Creates and maintains comprehensive documentation for systems, infrastructure, and backup configurations.

Is this role right for you?

• You have a Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• You have expertise in NASUNI Hybrid cloud solutions, Veeam Backup & Replication, and virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V).

• You have knowledge of storage technologies (Azure Cloud, SAN, NAS, DAS, Converged & Hyper Converged) and cloud-based data protection solutions.

• You have experience with administration and maintenance of Active Directory, GPO, DHCP, DNS, DFS, ADFS, network permissions, and corporate backups for Microsoft M365 environments.

• You have experience with Windows Server OS, SQL databases, and implementing system environments (VMware, Citrix, Windows, Linux, Azure).

• You are proficient in diagnosing and resolving complex multi-vendor, multi-site infrastructure issues.

• You have strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.

• You are team-oriented with a desire to thrive in a fast-paced enterprise-level environment.

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

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