Cloud Solutions Architect (Aviation & Enterprise Infrastructure)

National Consultants Professionals Ltd; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud solutions provider in Toronto is seeking a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to oversee mission-critical systems in aviation technology. This role demands expertise in Azure architecture, security protocols, and cloud financial strategies, with a goal of achieving 99.9% uptime. The ideal candidate should have over 15 years of experience in the field, specifically in architecting complex cloud environments and implementing effective security measures. If you are a technical leader looking to drive transformation, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in cloud architecture, especially with Azure.
• Expertise in FinOps strategies and cost optimization.
• Robust knowledge in aviation-specific software and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mission-critical airline systems integration.
• Lead the design of Azure ecosystems for cloud optimization.
• Manage cloud security and compliance across multiple endpoints.

Skills

Azure Architecture

Cloud FinOps

Identity & Zero Trust Security

Aviation Technology

Security Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Microsoft Sentinel

YubiKeys

Job description

Senior Cloud Solutions Architect (Aviation & Enterprise Infrastructure)

Location: Toronto

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Experience Level: Senior (15+ Years)

Role Overview

We are seeking a high-caliber technical leader to oversee the mission-critical systems that power our global travel operations. This role sits at the intersection of Aviation Technology and Modern Cloud Architecture, responsible for ensuring 99.9% uptime for flight-critical applications while driving a sophisticated Zero Trust security posture and multi-million-dollar Cloud FinOps strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Mission-Critical Operations: Provide executive-level oversight for core airline systems, including AIMS, Jeppesen, and AMOS. You will ensure the seamless integration of flight, maintenance, and commercial platforms to maintain operational continuity.
• Azure Enterprise Architecture: Lead the design and evolution of our Azure ecosystem. You will be the primary architect for Landing Zones, Hub-Spoke configurations, and complex tenant migrations, moving toward a fully optimized hybrid-cloud future.
• FinOps & Strategic Governance: Act as the financial steward of our cloud footprint. You will be expected to replicate a track record of significant ROI—specifically targeting six-figure annual savings—through aggressive resource resizing, reservation management, and auto-scaling logic.
• Identity & Zero Trust Security: Architect a "Security First" environment. This includes managing automated user lifecycles for 2,000+ endpoints, implementing certificate-based and hardware-backed authentication (YubiKeys), and leveraging Microsoft Purview and Sentinel for proactive data governance and threat hunting.
• The Aviation Stack: Expert-level knowledge of airline-specific software (AIMS, Jeppesen, AMOS) and travel platforms (TTS, TravelWorks).
• Cloud Mastery: Proven experience architecting Azure IaaS/PaaS, Logic Apps, and Windows 365 at scale.
• Proven ROI: A documented history of delivering $400k+ in annual cloud cost optimizations.
• Security Engineering: Deep familiarity with Microsoft PKI (AD CS), Conditional Access, PIM, and HCM-driven identity automation.
• Reliability: A career-long commitment to maintaining 99.9% system availability in high-pressure, 24/7 environments.