Senior Azure Consultant: Governance & Cloud Migration [BHJOB13022_13678]

Ignite Technical; British Columbia; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Azure Consultant for a remote contract role focused on developing an Azure Governance Framework. The position involves overseeing security, policy, and cost management within a large enterprise environment, ensuring compliance with best practices and guiding cloud migration workflows.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure in enterprise environments.
• Experience in public sector or large, regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Azure governance models and security frameworks.
• Guide cloud migration processes and optimize operational architecture.

Skills

Azure Networking

Cloud Architecture

Security Compliance

Cost Management

Education

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Tools

Azure Resource Manager

Azure Monitor

Azure Automation

Job description

On behalf of our Public Sector Client, Ignite Technical Resources is recruiting for a Senior Azure Consultant: Governance & Cloud Migration to join our Client's team on a contract basis. This role is Remote and the Client is based in Victoria, BC.

Summary of the Role
The Senior Azure Consultant will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive Azure Governance Framework within a large enterprise environment. The role involves overseeing security, policy, and cost management elements of Azure, supporting cloud migration workflows, and optimizing operational architecture.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design and implement Azure governance models, policies, and security frameworks.
  
  
• Guide cloud migration processes and support operational architecture strategy.
  
  
• Implement and monitor Azure tools including Azure Resource Manager, Monitor, and Automation.
  
  
• Ensure compliance with security standards and cost control best practices.
  
  
• Provide expertise in hybrid cloud infrastructure and integration with on-premise systems.
  
  

Core Requirements

• 5+ years of experience working with Microsoft Azure in enterprise environments.
  
  
• Proven background in Azure networking, security, and cloud architecture.
  
  
• Hands-on experience with Azure Resource Manager (ARM), Azure Monitor, and Azure Automation.
  
  
• Familiarity with Azure AD, RBAC, and Conditional Access.
  
  
• Experience in public sector or large, regulated environments.
  
  

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with cloud cost management and optimization.
  
  
• Knowledge of VPN and ExpressRoute for Azure integration.
  
  
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
  
  
• Experience with complex multi-tenant Azure environments.
  
  
• Migration experience with legacy apps and cloud-native Azure solutions.
  
  

Terms
This is a 6-month contract with the possibility of renewal. The role is fully remote, but candidates should be located in British Columbia and available to attend approximately two in-person workshops in Victoria, BC.

About Ignite Technical: Based in Vancouver and proudly Canadian, Ignite Technical Resources has been providing Top Technical Talent to organizations across Canada since 2005.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Ignite Technical is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, national origin, or age.

Work Permits: Please note that Ignite’s Clients require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration: We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

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