Senior Network & Cloud Analyst

Division:  IT
Job location: Remote (Canada)
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 

Employment type: Full Time
Salary:  90-110K

A little about us

Hi, we’re Aurora Cannabis, and we’re so excited to meet you!

Aurora Cannabis is a leader in the rapidly evolving global cannabis industry, serving both medical and consumer markets worldwide. Dedicated to helping people improve their lives, Aurora is driven by science and innovation, with a focus on providing premium medical cannabis products produced with the highest standards. We proudly serve both patients and consumers across Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Our global brand portfolio includes Aurora, Being, CanniMed, CraftPlant, Daily Special, Drift, Greybeard, IndiMed, MedReleaf, Pedanios, San Raf, Tasty’s, Whistler Cannabis Co, and WMMC. Aurora's brands continue to break through as industry leaders in the medical, wellness and adult recreational markets wherever they are launched.

At Aurora, employees are at the heart of everything we do as we execute with excellence and agility. Whether in our manufacturing facilities, in our state-of-the-art research labs or supporting our global business development, or, within our corporate functions such as HR, operations, government affairs, and more – our diverse A-Team leads with expertise, passion and dedication every day. Together, we are opening the world to cannabis and making a meaningful impact for patients, consumers, our communities and our A-team. 

Job Summary

The Senior Network & Cloud Analyst supports the operational management, stability, and continuous improvement of the organization’s network and cloud infrastructure across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments. The role is responsible for contributing to the reliability, performance, and security of enterprise connectivity services, including network operations, cloud networking, and secure remote access capabilities.

This position provides advanced technical expertise in the delivery and maintenance of network and cloud services and supports infrastructure activities related to lifecycle management, resiliency, and technology optimization. The role participates in the implementation of infrastructure standards, supports performance monitoring and issue resolution, and contributes to initiatives that enhance scalability and service effectiveness.

Working in collaboration with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application teams, the Senior Network & Cloud Analyst helps ensure that network and cloud environments operate in alignment with organizational requirements, governance standards, and risk management practices. The role also supports documentation, operational processes, and infrastructure-related projects within a distributed technology environment.

The Senior Network & Cloud Analyst reports to the Manager, IT Operations. Interesting?  Here’s a little more…

As the Senior Network & Cloud Analyst you will:

Network Infrastructure

• Design, configure, and support enterprise network environments including:
• Juniper switching (EX/QFX series)
• Aruba wireless (AP 315 and related models)
• VLANs, routing, QoS, and network segmentation
• Manage and troubleshoot LAN, WAN, and wireless performance issues
• Support branch/campus network environments
• Support network refresh and evergreen initiatives
• Perform patching and performance tuning
• Contribute to network architecture planning and lifecycle management
• Maintain network documentation, standards, and configuration baselines
• Support capacity planning and proactive performance monitoring
• Assist in ensuring network resiliency through redundancy and failover design
• Participate in modernization and optimization of network infrastructure
  

Firewall, Security & SD-WAN

• Administer and support Fortinet firewalls (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer)
• Configure and maintain SD-WAN architecture for branch connectivity and resiliency
• Manage secure remote access solutions including Zscaler VPN / ZPA / ZIA
• Implement firewall policies, NAT, IPS, VPN tunnels, and security best practices
• Participate in security reviews, audits, and vulnerability remediation
• Support implementation of secure access and Zero Trust connectivity principles
• Assist in network-related risk mitigation and control implementation
• Maintain alignment with cybersecurity policies and regulatory requirement.
• Support incident response related to network or connectivity disruptions
  

Cloud Infrastructure (Azure & AWS)

• Support hybrid cloud environments across Microsoft Azure and AWS
• Design and manage:
• VNETs, DNS, subnets, routing tables, NSGs
• VPN Gateway, Site-to-Site and Point-to-Site connectivity
• Support cloud networking integration with on-prem infrastructure
• Assist with cloud cost optimization and capacity planning
• Support cloud governance and security frameworks
• Support integration of cloud-native networking and security controls
• Assist in standardization of cloud networking configurations
• Participate in disaster recovery and connectivity failover planning
• Support automation of cloud network provisioning where applicable
• chain data under the guidance of our cybersecurity team.

You would be the best fit for this role if you have…

• Relevant industry certifications such as ITIL, AZ-700, CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent are considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a structured and organized manner.
• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience in networking
• 5+ years of progressive IT experience working in Network & Cloud Infrastructure roles within medium to large distributed environments
• 5+ years of experience working with Windows Server environments and administering Active Directory, Azure, AWS, and enterprise storage systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to contribute to continuous improvement through proactive identification of operational enhancements.
• Experience supporting network and cloud infrastructure within distributed or global environments.
• Sound understanding of hybrid network architectures and enterprise connectivity models.
• Knowledge of network segmentation and secure infrastructure design principles.
• Familiarity with IT service management practices, including change, incident, and problem management processes.
• Understanding of high availability, resiliency, and fault-tolerant infrastructure concepts.
• Experience working within multi-vendor technology environments.

Bonus points if you have…

• Experience administering enterprise networking components including firewalls, routing, load balancing, DNS, VPNs, and monitoring protocols
• Experience supporting enterprise LAN, WAN, and SD-WAN environments across multi-vendor platforms
• Experience supporting hybrid cloud networking environments
• Experience with network monitoring and observability tools
• Experience with identity-aware networking and secure remote access
• Experience participating in infrastructure projects, migrations, or modernization initiatives
• Adapt to changing demands and balance operational responsibilities with project-based work.
• Ability to assess network performance and interpret operational trends.
• Knowledge of cloud networking and associated security models.
• Familiarity with infrastructure automation approaches and configuration management practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across technical teams and support cross-functional initiatives.

Why you’ll love working at Aurora

• Flexibility: you will enjoy a flexible work environment that is the perfect blend of work and fun! You will be empowered to achieve work-life balance with flexible hours, remote work options, meeting-free-Friday-afternoons and more!  

• Total Rewards: we will motivate you to go above and beyond with a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, company SWAG, team activities and modern technology. 

• Team: we are a diverse and global team of cannabis enthusiasts, energetic innovators, fitness gurus, caring parents, foodies and more, with a collective passion to nurture an inclusive environment that helps you grow and provide people better days with cannabis.

Next steps
Apply today by submitting your resume through our website. Apply today by submitting your resume through our website. You can expect your application to be reviewed by our Talent Acquisition Team and not an AI software/system.  The we will contact you if we see a fit via email.

Think you’re the ideal candidate but you don’t meet all the requirements? Apply anyways. We would love to review your application to see if you’re the right fit or find you an alternative opportunity.  Not the role for you? Share this posting with your network while subscribing to our Talent Community to learn more about upcoming opportunities (hot tip: if you are an Aurora employee, take advantage of the employee referral program by sharing this posting with someone in your network! If they are the successful candidate, you may be eligible for a bonus!).  

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging and Accessibility

At Aurora, we are proud to foster and celebrate a diverse community of professionals! We take pride in nurturing an inclusive culture that empowers our people to be their authentic selves, celebrate their differences and love where they work.

Our diverse community combined with our inclusive culture, is what sets us apart in the industry and equips our A-Team with superpowers – and this is why, we encourage all candidates to apply for job opportunities regardless of race, national origin, colour, religion, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital and family status, disability, or any other identifying characteristic.

We value the unique skills and experience each person brings to Aurora and are committed to creating and maintaining an accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Human Resources team know by contacting us at hr.services@auroramj.com

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