Application & Infrastructure Analyst I

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.

Job Requirements

Hours of Work : 33.75 hours per week between 0800-1600 hours, Monday – Friday. Hours of work may be subject to the terms and conditions of variable hours of work program. Incumbents must be available for call-out outside of these hours on a rotational basis.

Salary Range : 21M, Salary Grade : 044, $48.84 – $61.54 (Hourly), $3,296.80 – $4,154.40 (Biweekly), $86,045.63 – $108,430.43 (Annually).

The rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton