Application & Infrastructure Analyst I Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 54466)

Description

The Technology Service Branch requires a self-motivated individual to ensure the efficient operation, maintenance, and administration of the Edmonton Police Service's Cloud based, physical and virtual infrastructure. Roles and responsibilities include:

• Administration, troubleshooting, and optimization of Microsoft Entra ID, ensuring seamless integration with Microsoft 365 and Azure services.
• Administer and support Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems, including the configuration of Conditional Access policies, SSO (SAML/OAuth), and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
• Perform daily maintenance of on-premises Active Directory and its synchronization with Entra ID to ensure a consistent identity posture.
• Leverage Microsoft Defender for Servers and Entra ID protection tools to monitor for anomalous activity and enhance overall tenant security.
• Monitor availabiltiy and performance of our Azure production and development environments.
• Collaborate in the deployment of cloud solutions with cross-functional teams within the organization.
• Maintain an active knowledge of the latest Azure technologies and updates relevant to our usage and requirements.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of Azure networking, routing, and security concepts.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like PowerShell, Python and Bash.
• Engage in discussions with internal stakeholders and external vendors to discuss existing and new cloud projects.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for Azure AD authentication, authorization, and access control issues.
• Define, implement, and enforce security policies, compliance requirements, and identity governance controls within EntraID to safeguard sensitive data. 
• Configure and manage Azure AD Connect for directory synchronization between on-premises Active Directory and EntraID, and implement federated identity solutions using ADFS or Azure AD federation for seamless cloud application access.
• Monitor Azure AD service health, performance, and disaster readiness; investigate security incidents; and generate reports on user activity, sign-in events, and security risks.
• Perform daily maintenance and administration of Active Directory, Storage Area Networks.
• Work with VMware ESXi server and vCenter, performing virtual server builds and images.
• Update existing documentation as necessary and create new documents as required.
• Perform other related duties as required.