Senior Azure DevOps Administrator

Raise; Calgary; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Raise is currently hiring a Senior Azure DevOps Administrator for our client in Calgary, Alberta, to design, deploy, and optimize Azure cloud infrastructure in a hybrid Agile/Waterfall environment.

The role emphasizes Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD in Azure DevOps, automation, governance, and strong documentation. You will collaborate with architects, security, and operations to ensure secure, scalable cloud delivery.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT experience.
• 5+ cloud computing experience (Prefer Azure).
• Proven experience administering Microsoft Azure environments in an enterprise setting.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize Azure cloud infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps.
• Automate operational tasks using PowerShell or Azure CLI.
• Create technical documentation, runbooks, and architecture diagrams.

Skills

Azure Administration

DevOps

CI/CD

Infrastructure as Code

Automation

Documentation

Networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Microsoft cloud certifications

Tools

Azure DevOps

PowerShell

Azure CLI

Terraform

Bicep

ARM templates

Azure Policy

RBAC

Job description

• Pay Rate: $ 67.75 hour, depending on experience
• Contract End Date: Jan 4, 2028

• Pay Rate: $ 67.75 hour, depending on experience
• Contract End Date: Jan 4, 2028
• Location: Calgary, Alberta

Raise is currently hiring a Senior Azure DevOps Administrator on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Our client is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of the Alberta Interconnected Electric System.

Note: The primary pay rate is based on T4 classification; however, we will also consider applications from candidates interested in an INC classification, where applicable.

Description

This role focuses on designing, managing, and optimizing Azure cloud infrastructure while enabling reliable, automated delivery of applications and services. The position combines hands-on Azure administration, DevOps practices, and operational support to ensure secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud environments. Key responsibilities include building and maintaining infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code, managing Azure resources and governance, and supporting networking, security, and identity services. The role also drives CI/CD pipeline development in Azure DevOps, integrating automated testing and deployment controls to enable consistent and repeatable releases. Additionally, the position emphasizes automation of operational processes, proactive monitoring and alerting, and troubleshooting across infrastructure and deployment pipelines. Strong documentation practices are required, including creation of runbooks, architecture diagrams, and reusable templates to support standardized cloud delivery. The role operates within a hybrid Agile/Waterfall environment, collaborating closely with architects, developers, security, and operations teams to deliver integrated solutions while supporting change management and release readiness.

Responsibilities

• Operational Cloud Resolution Expertise
• Functional and demonstrable experience designing, implementing, and triaging cloud workloads across a broad selection of solution disciplines. You must be able to articulate a working knowledge of the functional and non-functional layers of a solution, the ability to debug and triage issues within each layer, and proven track record of complex problem solving.
• Specific areas of technical expertise include:
• DNS (on-prem, Azure, private DNS resolver, private DNS zones, etc.), Virtual networking (private Endpoint, AMPLS, NSG, User defined routes), Hybrid Connectivity (S2S VPN, VWAN hub, ExpressRoute, Azure firewall)
• Defender for Cloud, Sentinel
• Azure ARC, Azure Policy
• Azure Storage
• Azure Cost management
• Compute Services, App services
• DR planning
• Identity and Access Management (Entra)
• Cloud Infrastructure & Azure Administration
• Design, deploy, and manage Azure infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Bicep, ARM templates, Terraform).
• Perform day-to-day Azure administrative tasks, including resource management, access control, policy enforcement, and subscription governance.
• Support Azure networking, identity, security, and platform services in accordance with organizational standards and best practices.
• Assist with cost optimization, resource lifecycle management, and environment standardization.
• DevOps & CI/CD
• Build, configure, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and application deployments using Azure DevOps.
• Integrate automated testing, validation, and release controls into deployment pipelines.
• Support version control strategies and promote repeatable, reliable deployments across environments.
• Automation & Platform Operations
• Automate operational tasks and processes using scripting and tooling (e.g., PowerShell, Azure CLI).
• Develop and maintain cloud health monitoring and alerting, including availability, performance, and reliability indicators.
• Troubleshoot production issues across infrastructure, pipelines, and automation workflows.
• Documentation & Architecture Artifacts
• Create and maintain technical documentation, operational runbooks, and deployment guides.
• Develop design diagrams and flow diagrams that clearly describe Azure service boundaries, deployment models, and operational processes.
• Contribute to standards, patterns, and reusable templates for cloud delivery.
• Delivery & Collaboration
• Work effectively within a hybrid Agile/Waterfall delivery model, supporting both project milestones and iterative improvements.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, security teams, and operations staff to deliver integrated solutions.
• Support change management, release coordination, and operational readiness activities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT experience
• 5+ cloud computing experience (Prefer Azure)
• 7+ years of experience supporting IT On-prem environment
• Preferably having a utilities market or industry background.
• Proven experience administering Microsoft Azure environments in an enterprise setting.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Infrastructure as Code for Azure workloads.
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Proficiency with PowerShell and automation of operational tasks.
• Practical experience implementing monitoring, alerting, and health checks for cloud platforms.
• Experience producing clear technical documentation and architecture diagrams.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with Azure governance features (Azure Policy, RBAC, management groups).
• Knowledge of Azure networking, identity, and security patterns, and/or relevant Microsoft or cloud certifications.
• Experience supporting regulated or mission‑critical environments.
• Education and Certifications
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent diploma/work experience)
• Relevant Microsoft or cloud certifications

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