Cloud Infrastructure Analyst

Avenue Living Asset Management is dedicated to sourcing, analyzing, and strategizing long-term investments. Our unique approach has led to rapid growth across North America now representing one of Canada’s largest alternative asset managers. Since 2006, we have acquired over $6 billion in assets under management across a variety of sectors throughout Canada and the USA. Our various funds include assets in multifamily residential, self-storage, commercial, as well as agricultural land.

The strength of our platform lies in working with the right people. Acting with integrity and employing an entrepreneurial mindset, our employees work together to create an exciting, dynamic workplace. By employing an active hands-on approach to asset management, our skilled and innovative team operates closely alongside our investors. We’re disciplined, we focus on value, and we’re informed experts. We pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive workplace; we are a unique workplace with unique people.

The Cloud Infrastructure Analyst will architect, manage, and optimize Azure and related cloud environments. This role will include infrastructure automation, backup strategies, server maintenance, and tier 3 support for cloud/security issues. Collaborate with InfoSec for data governance, participate in projects, and provide performance/security reports.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Architecting and administering Azure resources, resource groups, subscriptions and services.
• Drive infrastructure innovation through Azure resource selection and configuration.
• Build and support existing Azure based automation.
• Manage/Maintain Windows and Linux servers through Windows updates.
• Manage “end of life” cycles within the cloud and develop upgrade plans.
• Manage backup and restore functions using Azure and other third party software..
• Support internal teams by being a tier 3 support for cloud related/security related issues.
• Provide costing, performance, security reporting with regular cadence.
• Work with the Information Security team to develop and implement data governance controls.
• Develop scripts/APIs using PowerShell, Python, and MS Graph.
• Oversee Access Control using Active Directory, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Entra ID.
• Develop scripts/APIs using PowerShell, Python, and MS Graph.
• Manage Meraki, WP Engine, and AvePoint backups; handle networking (including routing, DNS, DHCP, VLAN, trunking and subnetting) and certificate management.
  
  
  

WHAT WILL YOU NEED?

• 8-10 years of experience in information technology, demonstrating a broad understanding of IT systems and best practices.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in implementing and supporting cloud services, with a focus on Azure environments.
• Knowledge of cloud security principles and compliance standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot complex cloud and networking issues.
• Demonstrated experience with configuration management and deployment pipelines would be beneficial.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to document processes, system designs, and operational procedures clearly.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
  
  
  

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• We live and breathe our core values. We go the extra mile. We’re honest. We always have each other's back. We have tons of integrity. And we always own it and adapt – no matter the challenge.
• With the support to do things differently, grow personally and professionally, and bring your whole self to work, there's no limit to the impact you can make.
• We provide a competitive compensation package composed of a group benefits plan, GRSP matching, and a discretionary bonus program. In addition, Avenue Living also offers an Employee Referral Program that rewards active employees for successful referrals.
• An employee centric culture with paid time off for employer supported volunteerism, a generous awards and recognition program, discounted monthly rent in Avenue Living Communities’ properties, and employee and savings program savings through industry partnerships.
• We are committed to a strong, safe work environment.
  
  
  

What makes us different makes us stronger. We want Avenue Living to be a great place to work for everyone; where people feel safe, included, inspired, trusted, and supported so they can be, and bring, their best. We're committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace where unique perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and attributes are valued and utilized to help achieve better results. As an organization with operations across different geographies, we celebrate the fact that our workforce is made up of people with diverse demographics. We are committed to ensuring our workplace is fair, equitable, and free of discrimination and harassment. Should you require accommodation to participate fully in the recruitment process, please email [email protected].

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