Cloud Engineer

asset works; Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Systems Administrator to design, automate, and monitor Azure infrastructure. This role involves deploying and managing Azure services, ensuring security and compliance, and optimizing system performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Azure configuration management and automation tools, along with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Join a dynamic team where you can stay ahead of emerging technologies and make a significant impact on infrastructure management.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Systems Administrator with Azure focus.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like PowerShell and Python.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage Azure-based infrastructure and services.
• Develop automated configuration management processes.

Skills

Azure Configuration Management

Ansible

PowerShell

Networking Concepts

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Hands-on experience in IT

Tools

Terraform

Azure Automation

PowerShell DSC

Chef

Datadog

Job description

Design, automate, and monitor Azure and on-prem infrastructure. Working with VM's, storage, networking, and security. Creating and deploying with IaC.

Job Description :

Key Responsibilities :

• Design, deploy, and manage Azure-based infrastructure and services, including virtual machines, storage, networking, and security.
• Develop and maintain automated configuration management processes using tools such as Ansible, Azure Automation, PowerShell or Chef.
• Implement best practices for security, compliance, and disaster recovery in Azure environments.
• Monitor system performance and proactively identify areas for improvement, optimization, and cost reduction.
• Could you collaborate with development / Installation teams to ensure smooth deployment and operation of applications in Azure?
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for infrastructure-related issues, including on-call support as needed.
• Stay up to date on emerging technologies and industry trends related to Azure and configuration management.
• After hours / on call

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related hands-on experience.
• Proven experience as a Systems Administrator or similar role, with a focus on Azure configuration management, Azure deployment, IaC,
• Strong understanding of Azure services, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS offerings.
• Hands-on experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Azure Automation, PowerShell DSC, or Chef.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts, including TCP / IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, and firewalls.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Incredible communication skills, attention to detail, customer facing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Datadog experience a plus
• Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-400) are a plus.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and methodologies.