Azure Cloud Architect - Security, Governance & Optimization

Socket.dev; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Millennium EMS Solutions Ltd. is seeking a Senior Cloud Architect to lead design, governance, security, and optimization of cloud and hybrid environments.

The role focuses on Azure and Microsoft 365, establishing standards and governance while driving modernization and cost efficiency. The candidate will work with Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Applications, and Business teams to enable secure, resilient, scalable cloud services and continuous improvement across MEMS projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive IT infrastructure experience.
• 6+ years of enterprise Azure administration or architecture experience.
• Experience supporting hybrid cloud and on-premises environments.
• Experience implementing enterprise cloud security controls.
• Experience administering Microsoft 365 services.
• Experience with SAST, DAST, and pentesting Azure apps.

Responsibilities

• Develop cloud architecture strategies aligned with MEMS’ roadmaps.
• Design scalable, secure cloud solutions using Azure and hybrid platforms.
• Establish cloud standards and governance frameworks.
• Lead deployment, administration, and management of cloud services.
• Monitor environments and optimize performance, security, and cost.
• Lead security controls, vulnerability remediation, and posture improvements.
• Implement and maintain identity governance (Entra ID) and Zero Trust controls.

Skills

Azure admin

Hybrid cloud

Cloud security

Governance

CI/CD

IaC

Identity & access

Zero Trust

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

ARM templates

PowerShell

Azure DevOps

Azure CLI

VMware/Hyper-V

Job description

Millennium EMS Solutions Ltd. is seeking a Senior Cloud Architect to lead design, governance, security, and optimization of cloud and hybrid environments.

The role focuses on Azure and Microsoft 365, establishing standards and governance while driving modernization and cost efficiency. The candidate will work with Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Applications, and Business teams to enable secure, resilient, scalable cloud services and continuous improvement across MEMS projects.