Cloud Architecture Analyst

What is Voyageur Aviation Corp.?

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At Voyageur Aviation Corp., we deliver innovative solutions to customers with unique aviation requirements. We are an integrated provider of specialized aviation services, including, advanced engineering and maintenance capabilities, part sales and logistics management, aircraft leasing, and contract flying operations both internationally and domestically supporting humanitarian missions, cargo, and workforce movements to remote communities. Our headquarters are in North Bay, Ontario, and we are a wholly owned subsidiary of Chorus Aviation Inc.

What we offer and what makes us special:

• We stand out as a leading company engaged in exceptionally distinctive projects, spanning captivating destinations worldwide, and collaborating with extraordinary and exclusive clients.
• We can turn your wildest imagination into reality, whether it's complete plane restructuring and modernization, complex maintenance, or a comprehensive plane redesign.
• Our team comprises the best, with unparalleled expertise. No one else on Earth can match what we achieve. We are true pioneers in aviation.
• Abundant growth opportunities await you here. Our employees choose to stay for the long term, thriving in a culture of continuous learning and boundless possibilities.
• We've got you covered! Our comprehensive benefits program is employer-paid and includes extended health care, out-of-country insurance, as well as life and disability coverage.
• Additionally, we offer a retirement pension plan, an employee and family assistance plan, and participation in the Employee Share Ownership Plan (TSX: CHR).

Explore your next role:

As a key member of the Information Technology team, the Cloud Architecture Analyst will report to the Manager of Information Technology and will be responsible for managing and maintaining our organization’s cloud computing system and multi-site network. This role involves developing and implementing cloud strategies, evaluating cloud applications and hardware, and ensuring the effective functioning of our cloud systems

Cloud Architecture Analyst 

• Redesign cloud strategies to proactively incorporate emerging technologies and industry best practices, ensuring alignment with both current and future organizational goals.  
• Introduce new methodologies for assessing and forecasting cloud trends, such as leveraging machine learning or advanced analytics to optimize cloud environments for cost and performance. 
• Drive cross-departmental collaboration to ensure that cloud innovations meet the evolving needs of the business, enabling departments to adopt more agile, scalable cloud services that improve overall operational efficiency. 
• Regularly review and update the cloud strategy to reflect changes in the organizational landscape and emerging cloud technologies. 
• Develop and propose innovative cloud solutions that not only enhance performance and scalability but also improve the user experience across departments, impacting workflows and enabling more efficient processes. 
• Work with multiple teams to restructure existing systems and recommend cutting-edge tools that automate processes, reduce manual work, and increase overall system reliability. 
• Pioneer new evaluation frameworks for cloud technologies, using comparative data analytics and machine learning to assess vendor offerings in terms of scalability, security, and integration potential with existing systems. 
• Introduce improvements in vendor selection that foster a competitive edge, such as leveraging hybrid cloud solutions or cutting-edge multi-cloud technologies that position the organization for future growth. 
• Lead initiatives to reimagine and reorganize existing cloud processes and systems, creating opportunities to improve performance and cost savings while reducing operational bottlenecks. Address and solve complex problems related to cloud infrastructure, ensuring that solutions are scalable, reliable, and secure. 
• Collaborate with development and IT teams to integrate cloud systems seamlessly into existing infrastructure. 
• Continuously monitor and improve cloud systems to enhance performance and reliability. 
• Work closely with IT security teams, innovate security protocols by integrating cutting-edge encryption technologies, zero-trust security frameworks, and automated threat detection mechanisms to better protect cloud environments.  
• Reorganize existing security processes to better align with the latest regulatory requirements and industry standards, ensuring proactive compliance measures across the organization.  
• Respond promptly to technical issues related to cloud infrastructure, providing effective and timely solutions 
• Troubleshoot and resolve cloud-related problems, minimizing disruption to business operations. 
• Document and communicate technical issues and resolutions to relevant stakeholders. 
• Implement preventative measures to avoid recurrence of technical issues. 
• Provide expert guidance on techniques and best practices for migrating applications and data to the cloud. 
• Redesign migration strategies to take advantage of the latest containerization and microservices architectures, which streamline the migration process and reduce system downtime during transitions.  
• Establish and promote best practices for cloud architecture and adoption. 

Cybersecurity  

• Work with Cybersecurity staff to identify and mitigate asset risk and increase security and compliance measures across all layers of infrastructure including, but not limited to, IAM, MDM, MAM, networking, communications security, cloud infrastructure, storage services, compute infrastructure, and server operating systems to support the cybersecurity program goal of increasing security posture across IT and business services. 

• Provide subject matter expertise and guidance on systems security topics and concerns, including, but not limited to, operating system configurations and hardening, network protocols security, authentication and authorization, systems vulnerabilities, IAM, MDM, MAM, application layer security, logging, and monitoring systems. 
• Contribute to cybersecurity vulnerability and risk management programs through mitigation of systems, services, applications, and device risks and vulnerabilities. 

Special Projects 

• Work with various members of the company to produce productivity, workflow, security, and integration enhancements through awareness and adoption of software, feature implementation, and automation. 
• Exercise self-directed research, exploration, education, and training to maintain the technical expertise required to fulfill the role. 

Your Distinctive Ingredients for Success:

• A diploma or degree in a computer-related field
• Completion of Microsoft Azure training
• Industry-recognized certifications such as Microsoft, CompTIA, Linux, Security, or ITIL are highly valuable
• A minimum of 5 years in a similar role

Eligibility:

You must be legally eligible to work for a Canadian company (e.g., be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or possess a valid work permit) and provide a clear Criminal Background Check.

You belong here!

Voyageur Aviation Corp. is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. If you require accommodation for the recruitment/interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Location and other Key Details:

• You will work out of our North Bay head office. 
• Monday to Friday 9AM-5PM. Some overtime required as needed.