Azure Cloud Infrastructure Specialist

Modern Niagara; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction and engineering seeks an Azure Cloud Infrastructure Specialist to enhance cloud infrastructure solutions using Microsoft Azure. In this mid-senior level role, you will design and manage cloud services while collaborating within a dynamic tech team committed to innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Microsoft Azure infrastructure and services.
• Hands-on experience with Intune and Microsoft 365.
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage Azure-based infrastructure and services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
• Monitor and maintain Azure resources including virtual machines and storage accounts.
• Implement and manage Azure Active Directory and identity governance solutions.

Skills

PowerShell scripting

Cloud security principles

Automation

Identity governance

Education

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft 365

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

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Modern Niagara helps building owners, managers, and general contractors meet the mechanical, electrical, integrated building technology, and building services needs of their buildings across Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Southwestern Ontario, and Ottawa. We also develop custom, turnkey solutions to help reach the desired outcomes. We are committed to having a positive and meaningful impact on Canada’s infrastructure and on the communities where we live, learn, work, and heal.

WE BUILD FOR LIFE.

We value passion, initiative, determination, professionalism, and teamwork and we are committed to ensuring that our teams have everything they need to succeed. Health and safety are embedded in everything we do and, as a result, our award-winning safety culture has a record that’s well above industry standards.

At Modern Niagara, you will work alongside values-driven, safety-conscious, and high-impact teams in a fast-paced, innovative, and collaborative environment. Here, your knowledge, skills, and excellent service will help ensure that the buildings that make up Canada’s infrastructure fulfill the needs they were set out to meet.

Modern Niagara is one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and is a recipient of SMACNA‘s Safety Excellence Award Program (SSEAP) – Canada and the Canadian Occupational Safety (COS) Magazine’s Gold Winner for Canada’s Safest Employers Award in the Building and Construction category and Excellence Winner for Canada’s Best Health + Safety Culture Award as well as Canada’s Best Health + Safety Leader Award.

Modern Niagara is seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Infrastructure Specialist to join our Tech team in either Ottawa or Vaughan! In this role, you'll design, implement, and manage secure, scalable, and resilient cloud infrastructure solutions using Microsoft Azure. You'll play a key role in advancing our cloud strategy by applying your expertise in automation, identity governance, and cloud security to support enterprise-wide digital transformation.

This is a great opportunity for true tech enthusiasts—those who are passionate about continuous learning and staying ahead of the curve with Azure services across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS. If you love scripting, automating, and building smart solutions that make a real impact, you’ll feel right at home here. At Modern Niagara, we value innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence—and we’re excited to meet someone who shares that mindset.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage Azure-based infrastructure and services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
• Monitor and maintain Azure resources including virtual machines, storage accounts, virtual networks, and databases.
• Implement and manage Azure Active Directory, RBAC, and identity governance solutions.
• Automate deployments and configurations using PowerShell, Intune, and other Microsoft tools.
• Ensure security and compliance using Azure Security Center, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and policy-based governance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to performance, connectivity, and configuration across Azure environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including development, security, and operations to support cloud initiatives.
• Stay up to date with Azure updates, best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Manage and support Microsoft Exchange 365 Online and configure Exchange Online
• Protection (EOP) for email security.
• Understand Microsoft Purview compliance and governance
• Providing technical support and troubleshooting for Microsoft Sentinel
  
  

Job Requirements:

• Proven experience with Microsoft Azure infrastructure and services.
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and automation.
• Hands-on experience with Intune, Azure AD, and Microsoft 365
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles and compliance frameworks.
• Experience with Exchange Online and EOP
• Experience configuring and managing Microsoft Defender for Cloud and endpoint protection.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel for security operations.
  
  

Preferred Certifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
  
  

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At Modern Niagara, we recognize the value of fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization and are committed to eliminating barriers faced by members of equity-seeking groups (women, Indigenous, Black, racialized, LGTBQ2S+, people with disabilities, and new immigrants) in the construction industry. Our DEI vision is to build an organization where everyone has access to the same opportunities, experience equitable outcomes, and can thrive and reach their full potential.

We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. Modern Niagara is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise us so that suitable accommodations can be made. We can be reached at [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction

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