RQ00462 DevOPSCloud Engineer Senior

Responsibilities:

1. Cloud Architecture and Implementation:
   

• Design and implement Supply Ontarios procurement-focused cloud applications and infrastructure ensuring scalability and security.
  
• Establish and maintain enhanced security controls for sensitive procurement data.
  
• Configure optimized network architecture for improved vendor and BPS partner connectivity.
  
• Implement agile deployment frameworks for rapid feature delivery.
  

1. Enterprise Services Management:
   

• Develop specialized identity and access management systems for procurement platforms.
  
• Ensure security and compliance services aligned with procurement industry standards.
  
• Design and manage data protection strategies for sensitive vendor information.
  
• Establish efficient integration services between procurement systems and OPS common IT services.
  

1. Solution Development and Enhancement:
   

• Collaborate with team members the implementation of modern digital tools for vendors and BPS partners.
  
• Design scalable applications that enable rapid deployment of new features.
  
• Implement efficient integration patterns between critical systems.
  
• Ensure seamless user experience across all procurement platforms.
  
• Design implement and maintain Azure infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Bicep.
  
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps GitHub Actions or similar tools.
  
• Automate deployment processes and configuration management for cloud environments.
  

1. Operational Excellence:
   

• Develop streamlined cloud operations framework for procurement systems.
  
• Establish enhanced security operations for sensitive data protection.
  
• Design and implement performance monitoring and cost optimization systems.
  
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for operational efficiency.:
  

1. Team Collaboration and Leadership:
   

• Mentor technical team members in modern cloud technologies and best practices.
  
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align cloud initiatives with procurement objectives.
  
• Partner with vendors and BPS organizations to optimize system interactions.
  
• Drive innovation in procurement technology solutions.
  

Required Skills:

• Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with major cloud platforms such as Azure (preferred) AWS or Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This includes experience in deploying managing and optimizing cloud applications and infrastructure services.
  
• Design implement and maintain Azure infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Bicep.
  
• In-depth understanding of cloud networking concepts including VPCs subnets security groups and load balancers as well as implementing cloud security best practices including identity and access management (IAM) encryption and compliance with industry standards..
  
• Strong technical leadership background with deep understanding of enterprise architecture quality assurance and release management plus experience minimizing business disruption while managing critical issues
  
• Knowledge of disaster recovery and backup strategies in a cloud environment to ensure data integrity and availability. Additionally leveraging Strong proficiency in scripting languages such as Python Bash or PowerShell for automation of cloud tasks leveraging bicep
  

General Skills:

• Cloud Expertise: Deep expertise in cloud services components architecture patterns and best practices.
  
• Technical Leadership: Proven experience leading complex cloud infrastructure projects.
  
• Security Focus: Strong understanding of data protection and compliance requirements.
  
• Architecture Design: Demonstrated ability to design scalable user-friendly cloud solutions.
  
• Problem Solving: Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
  
• Communication: Excellent ability to communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences.
  
• Project Management: Strong project management skills with focus on business impact.
  

Requirements

Key Deliverables

1. Cloud Infrastructure Design and Implementation
   

• Detailed cloud architecture blueprint aligned with Supply Ontarios procurement focus
  
• Comprehensive security architecture and controls framework
  
• Network architecture design documentation and implementation plan
  
• Infrastructure-as-Code templates for automated environment provisioning
  
• Disaster recovery and business continuity implementation plan
  
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services (VMs AKS App Services Storage Networking).
  
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools (Bicep templates).
  
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker Kubernetes).
  
• Familiarity with scripting languages (PowerShell Bash Python).
  
• Understanding of cloud security principles and compliance frameworks.
  

1. Security and Compliance Framework
   

• Identity and access management implementation plan and policies
  
• Security controls documentation and implementation schedule
  
• Compliance framework mapping to relevant standards and regulations
  
• Data protection strategy and implementation roadmap
  
• Security monitoring and incident response procedures
  

1. Integration and Platform Services
   

• Integration architecture between procurement systems and OPS services
  
• API management strategy and implementation plan
  
• Service catalog for platform capabilities
  
• Integration patterns documentation and best practices
  
• Performance monitoring and optimization framework
  

1. Operational Framework
   

• Cloud operations playbook and standard operating procedures
  
• Cost management and optimization strategy
  
• Performance monitoring dashboards and reporting framework
  
• Automated deployment pipelines and CI/CD workflows
  
• Service level agreements and operational metrics
  

1. Vendor and Partner Experience
   

• Digital tools implementation roadmap for vendor engagement
  
• BPS partner connectivity solutions and documentation
  
• User experience design standards for procurement platforms
  
• Self-service capabilities implementation plan
  
• Partner onboarding and support documentation
  

1. Knowledge Transfer and Documentation
   

• Technical documentation for all implemented solutions
  
• Training materials for operations team
  
• Knowledge transfer sessions for key stakeholders
  
• Best practices documentation for cloud services
  
• Architecture decision records and solution designs
  

1. Governance and Reporting
   

• Monthly progress reports on cloud initiatives
  
• Quarterly technology roadmap updates
  
• Cost optimization reports and recommendations
  
• Security and compliance audit documentation
  
• Performance metrics and KPI tracking dashboard
  

1. Innovation and Continuous Improvement
   

• Technology innovation roadmap
  
• Proof of concept implementations for new technologies
  
• Process automation opportunities assessment
  
• Efficiency improvement recommendations
  
• Modern development practices implementation plan
  

Must Haves:

• 7 years Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services (VMs AKS App Services Storage Networking).
  
• 7 years experience in Infrastructure as Code tools (Bicep templates).
  
• 7 years Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker Kubernetes).
  
• 7 years experience with scripting languages (PowerShell Bash Python).
  
• 7 years experience of cloud security principles and compliance frameworks.