Azure Cloud Specialist

Personnel Search Ltd.; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Canada is seeking an Azure Cloud Specialist to join their Cloud and Data Center team. This hands-on role involves designing and implementing Azure cloud infrastructure, ensuring system reliability and performance. Candidates should have 3–8 years of experience in IT infrastructures, strong communication skills, and hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, Active Directory, and virtualization technologies. The role offers opportunities for collaboration and growth in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of experience in IT infrastructure or systems administration roles.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud platform.
• Ability to manage changing priorities in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support Azure cloud infrastructure.
• Deploy and configure Azure services including virtual machines and storage accounts.
• Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM templates.

Skills

Microsoft Azure cloud platform

Active Directory (AD)

Windows Server

Linux operating systems

Virtualization technologies

Customer service skills

Collaboration

Education

University degree or college diploma in Information Technology

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

Job description

Our client is currently seeking an Azure Cloud Specialist to join their Cloud and Data Center team. This role is a collaborative and hands‑on position supporting the full lifecycle of cloud and infrastructure services that enable business and operational requirements.

The successful candidate will work closely with internal technical teams to design, implement, support, and maintain Microsoft Azure solutions, ensuring system reliability, performance, security, and compliance in alignment with industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support Azure cloud infrastructure that is secure, scalable, and highly available
• Deploy and configure Azure services including virtual machines, storage accounts, networking, and identity services
• Collaborate with architects, developers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM templates, Bicep, and/or Terraform
• Monitor Azure environments using alerting, logging, and performance monitoring tools
• Perform incident management, root cause analysis, and problem resolution
• Implement automated recovery and availability strategies
• Optimize cloud cost management and resource utilization
• Maintain security, governance, and complianceRemaining controls across Azure environments
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers

Required Qualifications)

• University degree or college diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• 3–8 yr​s of experience in IT infrastructure or systems administration roles
• Hands‑on experience with:
  • Microsoft Azure cloud platform
  • Active Directory (AD) and AD Federated Services (ADFS)
  • Windows Server and/or Linux operating systems
  • Virtualization technologies, storage solutions, and enterprise backup systems
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Strong written and verbal communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and manage changing priorities

Preferred / Assets

• Microsoft Certified Systems Associate (MCSA) or Microsoft Certified Azure Associate
• ITIL Foundations Certification
• Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification

All successful applicants must meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

If you’re ready for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply today by clicking on the “Apply to Job” button below or contacting Jared Larsen at 506-852-ીઆ4368 for additional information.