Cloud and Security Administrator at Joseph Ribkoff Inc. — NeverHard

Joseph Ribkoff designs classic and contemporary garments for fashion-forward women with a youthful state of mind. Each one of our carefully tailored pieces offers the effortless fashion, fit, and quality that we’ve been synonymous with. Over the years, the brand has blossomed into a touchstone for timeless, youthful style. Driven by a passion that has never ceased to propel our company’s vision, Joseph Ribkoff has been an ally to women, dressing them with flair and perfect fit for over 65 years. From our quality and distinctly designed products to our unwavering commitment to retail partners, Joseph Ribkoff’s values resonate in everything we do and create. Today, his legacy lives on through the work of a devoted, talented team operating from the four corners of the world. Sold in over 60 international markets, Joseph Ribkoff is a global emblem of quality and elegance. Montreal Corporate Head Office, where most of their employees are based, offers career opportunities in Design, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Finance, IT and HR as well as in the Production and Warehousing facilities. Objective The Cloud & Security Administrator is the senior technical authority responsible for cloud platforms, identity, security tooling, and risk bearing systems. This role owns security posture, SaaS governance, disaster recovery and cloud operations, with an emphasis on prevention, standardization, and long term stability. Responsibilities Cloud Platforms & SaaS Design, implement and administer security controls in Azure, Microsoft 365, and SaaS platforms (EDR, device compliance, policies) Ensure secure configuration, availability, and scalability of cloud services Support cloud related incidents and outages Identity & Access Management Support hybrid identity environments and cloud integrations Perform and own periodic access reviews Enforce identity standards and privileged access controls (LAPS, gMSAs) Act as escalation point for identity related incidents Security Operations Own and administer security tooling (EDR, SIEM, MDR, etc.) Monitor and lead response for security related incidents Coordinate containment, recovery, and technical remediation Lead general security reviews (firewalls, segmentation, VPNs, ZT, least-privilege initiatives) Projects & Architecture Serve as technical owner for data protection, backup, security, and disaster recovery strategies Define and implement architecture aligned with approved standards Vendor & Licensing Management Handle technical vendor coordination Track corporate license utilization and renewal timing risks Ensure licensing aligns with security and compliance requirements Governance, Risk & Improvement Help define, enforce and operationalize security standards and best practices Contribute to security roadmaps and risk reduction initiatives Lead technical responses to audits and compliance reviews Documentation and process improvement Produce and maintain architectural, security, and operational documentation Contribute to SOPs and standards evolution Required Qualifications Experience & Background 5–8+ years of progressive experience in cloud, identity, and security-focused infrastructure roles Proven experience operating as a senior individual contributor or technical owner in a hybrid (on‑prem + cloud) environment Demonstrated responsibility for risk-bearing systems and production environments Technical Expertise Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and Entra ID (Azure AD) Deep understanding of identity and access management concepts (RBAC, conditional access, privileged access, access reviews) Experience administering and responding to security tooling such as EDR, SIEM, MDR, and vulnerability management platforms Practical knowledge of security fundamentals including: Least privilege and zero trust principles Network security (firewalls, VPNs, segmentation) Backup, disaster recovery, and data protection strategies Familiarity with hybrid identity components such as AD, LAPS, gMSAs, and directory integrations Operational & Soft Skills Strong incident response mindset with the ability to lead during security or cloud-impacting events Comfortable operating autonomously within defined standards and governance Able to translate technical risk into clear, actionable recommendations Strong documentation discipline and ability to maintain architectural and operational records Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills Strong customer service and communication skills Ability to multitask and function in a fast-paced, high-energy environment Background in Cybersecurity is an asset Bilingualism is an asset Joseph Ribkoff is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.