Cloud Solutions Expert | Expert(e) en solutions infonuagiques

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About the role

As a Cloud Solutions Expertyou will be responsible for the overall development and design of a cost-effective hosting solution and implement a scalable robust high-performance cloud-based Infrastructure solution that meets the needs of CDICs mandate applications / Infrastructure using cloud technologies.

This role can be performed from ourOttawa or Torontooffices following a hybrid model is a full-time permanentopportunity.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES required for this role

• Design plan and deploy enterprise-scale Azure solutions including secure landing zones with guardrails (Policy Management Groups RBAC naming/tagging subscription strategy) to enable scalable growth.

• Establish cost governance and FinOps practices (budgets alerts reservations rightsizing autoscaling) while applying Zero Trust principles and security baselines across identities devices networks applications and data; leverage Microsoft Defender for the Cloud for posture management and Microsoft Sentinel for threat detection and response.

• Facilitate architecture reviews and lead technical design workshops with stakeholders; translate requirements into reference architectures for web/app/data tiers (12-factors microservices where applicable) and define non-functional requirements (availability performance RPO/RTO).

• Build Infrastructure as Code (ARM/Bicep/Terraform) and implement CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions) for repeatable deployments; automate operations (patching scaling backups configuration) using PowerShell Azure CLI DSC and Azure Automation Runbooks.

• Implement end-to-end observability with Azure Monitor Log Analytics Application Insights and alerting dashboards to ensure performance reliability and proactive issue detection.

• Lead technical discussions with that drive decisions and implementation approaches.

• Review and manage technical requirements and business functional requirements to establish new cloud platforms.

• Design architectures with Microsoft Azure to meet CDICs technical security and business needs.

• Design plan and execute on implementation plans to deploy Azure infrastructure and move workloads to Azure.

• Work with the business and partners to design a full-stack solution using best practices to fully integrate CDICs existing and future cloud infrastructure ensuring it meets all business requirements.

• Administer monitor and maintain CDIC services within its Azure tenant and office 365.

• Overseeing and implementing cloud security.

• Completing the integration of new applications into the cloud environment.

• Offering training and guidance to all whose roles brings them into contact with the cloud structure.

• Management of usage of space in the cloud and making sure the structure is operating at full efficiency.

• Conducting migration where necessary to bring tools and other elements into the cloud.

• Working with virtualization technologies to achieve effective server management for the business.

• Propose suggestions and best practices to optimize customers cloud presence performance security and cost.

• Responsible for the evaluation of technical risks and mapping out mitigation strategies.

• Carry out debugging troubleshooting modifications and unit testing of solutions built on the CDICs on premises and cloud platforms.

• Develop new specs and documentation; and partake in the development of technical procedures and user support guides.

• Evaluate cloud applications hardware and software at regular intervals.

• Develop and organize cloud systems and work closely with IT security to monitor the companys cloud privacy.

• Provide prompt response to technical issues in a professional manner.

• Provide complex Local Area Network (LAN) administration functions including network operating system privileges infrastructure configuration network problem troubleshooting security performance monitoring maintenance of physical data center hardware and computing appliances.

• Monitor network performance and system logs and adjust system resource allocation to ensure maximum performance.

• Deploy test support and maintain corporate applications for deployment via various deployment techniques utilizing tools such as but not limited to; SCCM Group Policy scripts PDQ App-v.

• Provide technical expertise in the implementation support and operation of CDICs disaster recovery plan through the planning and design of the related infrastructure. and the development of recovery and other procedures related to server operation and maintenance to ensure the back-up and recover ability of corporate information.

• Assist or lead with new IT projects by investigating options and making recommendations as to what systems hardware and software changes are appropriate for CDIC.

About you

You take pride in your work and are passionate about having an impact. You face challenges head-on are an excellent communicator and collaborator and act with integrity.

SKILLS you bring

• Computer Science Degree or equivalent.

• 5 years of Microsoft Azure design and delivery experience including cloud architectures (web application database) Azure Resource Manager Virtual Networks Virtual Machines Blob Storage Azure Active Directory/Entra ID Governance (RBAC networking architectures cost controls) landing zones (Policy Management Groups naming/tagging subscription strategy) Azure Monitor Log Analytics Application Insights and Microsoft Sentinel.

• 5 years of experience in networking directory services databases operating systems storage (SAN) VMware virtualization disaster recovery planning and operations and 2nd/3rd level SME support.

• Experience with scripting and automation (PowerShell CLI DSC ARM/Bicep/Terraform) configuration management (Puppet Chef or PowerShell DSC) Azure Automation Azure Site Recovery Azure Migrate and infrastructure provisioning.

• Experience with Microsoft Entra Conditional Access PIM identity governance and understanding of Azure SQL Azure Functions Logic Apps and Azure DevOps.

• Extensive experience managing and optimizing Windows Server environments Active Directory DNS DHCP Exchange VMware Azure Cloud Services Office 365 SQL Group Policy access control lists WDS and WSUS.

• Strong knowledge of storage and backup solutions (Veeam NetApp Azure Backup Site Recovery) and ITSM best practices (change problem incident management).

• Knowledge of enterprise infrastructure including directories on-premises hosting (vSphere/Hyper-V) data centre storage and networking cloud system engineering principles disaster recovery frameworks data storage modelling multi-region architectures global connectivity and Azure security/compliance requirements.

• Relevant certifications considered assets: Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer VMware Certified Professional CCNP CCNA.

• Strong communication skills for engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders ability to translate requirements and provide clear explanations.

• Ability to work independently or in a team manage vendors handle stress appropriately solve problems effectively make informed technical decisions and demonstrate strong commitment to learning and development.

Must have

Language Requirements:English Essential

Security Clearance:Eligibility to obtain a Secret level security clearance

Equity Diversity & Inclusion and Accommodation Request

CDIC is an inclusive equitable and diverse workplace. We want to give all qualified applicants the chance to shine during the selection process. We believe that everyone should be treated equally and fairly regardless of race colour religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status or genetic information. CDIC will strive to provide equal opportunity to all. If you need an accommodation to apply for a position or participate in an interview please contact us at.

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