ELITS Canada Inc. is a subsidiary of Accelerate at Iver. Our parent company Iver has 1,700 employees today and is growing and now we are looking for new employees who want to join our journey. As part of Accelerate at Iver, you are at the absolute forefront of technology and work on exciting digitization and transformation projects with market-leading customers. We are passionate about realizing digital opportunities in the cloud. Together with our customers, we close the gap between aspiration and successful implementation. Communication is an essential part of the work since we work closely with our customers. As an employee at ELITS you will become a part of a great team that always responds to the customer with humility, and at the same time is very proud of what we deliver.

ELITS is now looking for a Cloud Security Administrator and IT Support for our operations in Montreal.

About this position:

• Cloud Security Architecture - Design and implement secure cloud infrastructures using Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 services, ensuring they meet security, compliance, and business requirements.
• Identity and Access Management - Architect and manage secure Azure Active Directory (AAD)solutions, including multi-factor authentication (MFA), conditional access, and identity protection policies to secure user identities and access.
• Cloud Security Best Practices - Leverage Azure Security Center, Microsoft Defender, and other tools to establish best practices for securing cloud environments, including vulnerability management, threat detection, and incident response.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure that all cloud architectures comply with industry regulations and internal security policies, including frameworks like GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, and more. Auditing for compliance.
• Risk Management: Identify potential security risks in cloud services and design mitigation strategies. Collaborate with risk management teams to assess threats, vulnerabilities, and implement corrective actions.
  
• Cloud Security Tools, Automation, Scripting, and Reporting: Implement cloud security tools such as Azure Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Identity, and Cloud App Security to monitor and automate threat detection and response. Develop automation solutions using tools such as PowerShell and Azure CLI, or Power BI to streamline cloud resource deployment and management.
  
• Encryption & Secure Data Practices: Ensure the encryption of data at rest and in transit across all cloud environments. Establish secure data storage practices and advocate for zero-trust models within cloud services.
• Collaboration & Consultation - Work closely with internal stakeholders, external clients, and vendors to ensure cloud environments are designed with a focus on security and meet business objectives.
• Security Incident Response: Provide leadership in identifying, responding to, and remediating security incidents or vulnerabilities within cloud services.
• Vulnerability Management: Participation in day-to-day vulnerability management activities and keep improving vulnerability management process.
• Security Awareness & Training: Educate teams on cloud security best practices, DLP policies, and compliance requirements, fostering a culture of security awareness across the organization.
• Business Continuity Management: Define and agree, together with stakeholders, the BCM process and plans, disaster recovery plans and metrics and goals.
• Support users on site - Configure, troubleshoot, and support PCs (Windows and MacOS), Mobile Phones (IOS and Android), peripherals, and AV equipment, including screens, cameras, speakers, and connectivity.
• Manage the IT site operations - including inventory, PC re-imaging, and handling shipments (may involve lifting boxes up to 20 lbs).

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science or equivalent
• 5+ years of prior work experience experience in cloud architecture or solution design with a focus on Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 security
• Proven expertise in cloud security best practices, with strong knowledge of Azure Security Center, Microsoft Defender, and other security tools.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Active Directory (AAD)/Entra ID, Conditional Access, Identity Protection, and security policies.
• In-depth knowledge of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) strategies and tools within Microsoft 365 and Azure.
• Understanding of compliance frameworks and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA).
• Strong background in encryption, identity and access management (IAM), and security monitoring tools such as Azure Sentinel, Cloud App Security, Microsoft Defender for Identity, and CrowdStrike Falcon and CS dashboard.
• Experience implementing security features such as Zero Trust architecture, threat detection, and vulnerability management.
• Familiarity with PowerShell scripting, Azure CLI, and other automation tools for managing cloud resources securely.
• Knowledge of Azure Firewall, Azure Front Door, Web Application Firewall (WAF), and other Azure security solutions.
• Experience in developing or maintaining security operations centers (SOC) or managing security incident response processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address security vulnerabilities.
• English required
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-303/304 or AZ-305) or equivalent certifications an advantage.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or other security-related certifications an advantage.
• Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals or advanced security certifications an advantage
• Experience with Azure Sentinel for security incident monitoring and response an advantage.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Defender for Cloud and integration with third-party security tools an advantage
• Understanding of advanced cloud threat models and vulnerability scanning methodologies an advantage
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders an advantage.
• Prior experience working in a consultancy or client-facing role an advantage.

Qualities:

• Communicative and a positive attitude towards customers and colleagues
• Analytical skills, logical reasoning, and excellent problem-solving skills
• Sense of responsibility, autonomy, and resourcefulness
• Team player, organized, and strive for results and quality
• Creative with ideas to improve the product
• Ability to coordinate and handle more than one task at the same time
• Being proactive

Are you a social, flexible, and structured person with a great interest in information technology? Do you find development, constructing, and use of the latest technologies challenging? In that case – send your application to us today!

This position is open to Canadian residents (persons with work permit in Canada).

ELITS - Accelerate at Iver