Storage Analyst

Overview

Remote
$60 - $70
Contract - Independent
Contract - 6 Month(s)

Skills

AZURE
AZURE SQL
SNOWFLAKE
databricks

Job Details

Job Title

Storage Analyst / Cloud Data Platform Analyst

Location - Alberta, Canada (Remote, occasional onsite meetings up to 3 4 times per fiscal year)
Remote contract

Employment Type

Contract (03/11/2025 30/04/2026)

About the Role

We are seeking a 100% Remote Storage Analyst (Cloud Data Platform Analyst) to support the Client's Data Centre of Excellence in advancing its Cloud Data Platform initiatives. The successful candidate will design, implement, and maintain scalable data platform solutions within Azure, Snowflake, and Databricks, helping the province modernize its data ecosystem and optimize data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of Cloud Data Platforms (Azure, Snowflake, Databricks).
  • Configure and manage Azure cloud storage, compute, and network resources for performance and cost optimization.
  • Develop and maintain data pipelines, CI/CD processes, and platform automation to improve data product delivery.
  • Ensure security, governance, and compliance with GoA s cloud standards and privacy policies.
  • Collaborate across teams to enhance cloud and on-premises infrastructure for scalability, reliability, and DR readiness.
  • Participate in Agile sprints, version control (Git), and platform maintenance using DevOps practices.
  • Document configurations, deployment processes, and incident responses to support operational readiness.
  • Support data privacy initiatives through access management and role-based permissions in Azure.
  • Contribute to defining the Enterprise Data Strategy and modern data platform capabilities.
  • Troubleshoot and optimize performance of cloud-based applications and storage environments.

Mandatory Skills & Qualifications

  • 8+ years experience in Storage, Cloud Platform, or Data Infrastructure engineering roles.
  • Proven expertise in Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, Azure Storage, Azure SQL, Azure AD, ARM templates).
  • Experience with Snowflake, Databricks, or Cloudera data platforms.
  • Strong understanding of data governance, metadata management, and security compliance.
  • Proficiency with CI/CD tools, Git, and Agile/DevOps delivery practices.
  • Experience with ITIL-based service management and incident/change management processes.
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience designing data platform automation and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) in Azure.
  • Familiarity with Python, PowerShell, or Bash scripting for automation.
  • Knowledge of big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka) and cloud cost optimization techniques.
  • Prior experience supporting government or public-sector cloud projects.
  • Exposure to cloud security frameworks and audit controls (NIST, FOIP, ISO 27001).

Why Join Us

  • Work with cutting-edge cloud and data platform technologies in a high-impact public sector initiative.
  • Professional growth through enterprise-scale data strategy projects.
  • Inclusive, equitable, and respectful workplace culture.

About Network Pedia

NetworkPedia is a certified women-owned technology and talent solutions company, providing IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, managed services, and specialized recruitment across North Americas and beyond. Our mission is to empower organizations with secure, scalable, and innovative technology while building inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve.

As a trusted partner, we deliver expertise across networking, cloud, IT service management, and security operations, along with staffing solutions for niche technology roles. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in all our hiring practices and ensure that our opportunities are open to all qualified applicants, without discrimination on the basis of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.

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