Cloud, Security & Identity Specialist

Edmonton, AB
On-site
Posted Oct 16, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The specialist will administer and secure Microsoft 365, Azure, and identity management systems while monitoring for cybersecurity threats. They are also responsible for endpoint security, vulnerability management, and automating administrative tasks using PowerShell and Microsoft Graph.

Job details

Functional Role: Cloud, Security & Identity Specialist This role reports to: Director of Technology Who reports to this role: No direct reports Key Accountabilities: * Administer and secure Microsoft 365, Azure, Microsoft Entra ID, Intune, defender and related cloud services. * Own identity and access management, including MFA, conditional access, RBAC, privileged access, SSO, security groups, access reviews, and onboarding slash offboarding. * Manage hybrid and cloud-only identities and SaaS application access, including enterprise applications and business central access dependencies. * Monitor, investigate and respond to cybersecurity alerts, phishing, malware, suspicious activity and account compromise; support containment, remediation and post incident review. * Administer endpoint security and compliance, including device configuration, encryption, patching, application deployment and EDR controls. * Drive vulnerability management by identifying, prioritizing, tracking and validating remediation of security weaknesses. * Support backup, disaster recovery, business continuity and ransomware-recovery readiness for cloud and endpoint services. * Performed security reviews of new applications, vendors and integrations, including SOC reports, penetration testing, vulnerability management and data handling practices. * Develop and maintain security standards, procedures, technical documentation, system configurations and operational runbooks. * Automate repeatable administration and security tasks using PowerShell, Microsoft graph, power automate or other appropriate tools. * Provide escalation support for complex cloud, identity, endpoint and security issues and collaborate with technology team members, vendors and managed-services partners. Qualifications: * Diploma or degree in information technology, computer science, cybersecurity or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, certification and experience. * Relevant Microsoft and security certifications are assets, such as Azure administrator, Identity and Access Administrator, Security Operations Analyst, Azure Security Engineer, Security+, SSCP. Skills: * Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, Intune, Microsoft defender and exchange online administration. * Identity and access management; MFA, conditional access, RBAC, PIM, SSO, enterprise applications and security groups. * Endpoint security, EDR, vulnerability management, incident response and Zero Trust Principles. * PowerShell and Microsoft graph; Working knowledge of DNS, TCP/ IP, VPN, SPF, DKIM and DMARC. * Backup/ disaster recovery concepts and strong technical documentation practices Experience: * 2-4 plus years of progressive hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure, systems admin, indefinity management, cybersecurity or related technical role. * Demonstrated experience administering Microsoft 365 and Entra ID in a business environment. Why Choose ATS Traffic We have always been a family-owned business. When you join ATS, you aren’t just a number: people remember your name and treat you like one of the family! You'll be working with a team you can trust, and you'll be excited to come in on Monday morning. Other perks include: * 3 Weeks Paid Vacation * Health Spending Account and Wellness Account * RRSP Contribution Program * Regular company events like barbecues and holiday parties Do you have a good attitude? Do you do whatever it takes to get the job done? If this sounds like you, we think you’d be a great fit at ATS Traffic – apply today! [https://www.atstraffic.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Best-Managed-Logo-300x113.jpg] We thank all applicants for their interest, however only selected candidates will be contacted. *By applying to this posting you will receive auto-generated emails to the account provided. Please ensure to check your junk/spam folder as these emails may be re-directed.

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Requirements

Candidates should possess a diploma or degree in information technology or a related field, along with 2-4 years of hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure and cybersecurity. Relevant Microsoft and security certifications are considered strong assets for this role.