Azure Infrastructure Engineer

HRB; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative consulting firm is on the lookout for an experienced Azure Infrastructure Engineer/Architect to enhance their specialized team. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining Azure infrastructure, focusing on automation through Infrastructure as Code principles. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies like Terraform and Azure DevOps, collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline deployments and improve infrastructure management. If you're passionate about cloud solutions and eager to make an impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Azure Infrastructure as Code with VM and SQL expertise.
• Hands-on with Terraform and PowerShell for automation tasks.

Responsibilities

• Implement VM provisioning and monitoring using Infrastructure as Code principles.
• Develop Terraform scripts for Azure automation and CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Azure Infrastructure as Code

Terraform

PowerShell

SQL Server Administration

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Tools

Azure

GitHub

CDK-TF

Azure Active Directory

Azure Container Apps

Job description

Our client, an Azure consulting company, is seeking an experienced Azure Infrastructure Engineer/Architect to join their specialized team to design, implement, and maintain Azure infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

1. Implement VM/VMSS provisioning, patching, and monitoring using IaC principles.
2. Modify virtual machine instance types, expand disk storage, and attach new disks using Infrastructure as Code methodologies.
3. Develop, implement, and collaborate on the development of Terraform scripts for Azure automation tasks.
4. Implement automation for post-deployment tasks.
5. Automate provisioning of new SQL servers using IaC.
6. Utilize Infrastructure as Code to manage the lifecycle of SQL servers, including backup, restore, and patching.
7. Automate deployments of SQL servers on the Azure VM, and implement post-deployment configurations.
8. Automate provisioning of new App Service Plans using IaC.
9. Utilize Infrastructure as Code to manage deployment of Azure App Service, Azure Apps, and Azure Functions on top of Azure App Service Plans.
10. Implement CI/CD pipelines to deploy Azure Functions and Apps.
11. Automate management activities against Microsoft Active Directory, API-based services, and SQL servers.
12. Enhance Azure support strategies by advancing Infrastructure as Code methodologies.
13. Collaborate with Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions, establishing CI/CD pipelines for Infrastructure as Code deployments.
14. Utilize GitHub for version control and GitHub Actions for continuous integration and deployment.

Requirements:

1. Proven experience as an Azure Infrastructure as Code Engineer with expertise in Azure VM, VMSS, Azure App Service, and SQL.
2. Hands-on experience with CDK-TF and Terraform for Infrastructure as Code.
3. Strong understanding of Azure services, Azure Native automation tools, and Infrastructure as Code principles.
4. Proficiency in PowerShell and PowerShell DSC scripting for automation.
5. Experience with Microsoft Active Directory.
6. Familiarity with Azure AD, OAuth, OpenID Connect.
7. Experience with Azure load balancers, storage accounts, App Services, and App Gateways.
8. Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server administration.
9. Familiarity with Azure Container Apps.
10. Experience with security practices, including the use of Azure Policies.
11. Familiarity with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline setup.
12. Proficient in version control using GitHub and implementing GitHub Actions.
13. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
14. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
15. Strong communication skills.

Please note that this role requires occasional meetings in the GTA, and candidates must be eligible to work in Canada for any employer.