Solution Cloud Azure Architect

TEEMA; Winnipeg; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm in Canada is seeking a Solution Cloud Azure Architect for a 6+ month contract, with the potential for extensions. This remote position requires a candidate with certifications in Azure Solutions Architecture, along with experience in governance and secure Azure implementations. Strong scripting skills and familiarity with VMware and Disaster Recovery solutions are essential. Candidates must also be prepared to clear a background check.

Qualifications

• Certified Azure Solutions Architect with additional certifications preferred.
• Minimum of two projects leading governance and Azure implementation.
• Experience in industries with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis and setup of Azure Infrastructure as a Service.
• Review and establish Azure landing zone architecture.
• Integrate VMware and establish Zerto for Disaster Recovery.

Skills

Azure Solutions Architect certification

Azure Network Engineer certification

Azure Security Engineer certification

Scripting in PowerShell

Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code

Experience with Disaster Recovery

Communication skills

Tools

VMware

MS Visio

Job description

Overview

Our client in Winnipeg, Manitoba is looking for a Solution Cloud Azure Architect resource for a 6+ month contract to start with the possibility of extensions, reference 225-0825. The position can be remote, located anywhere in Canada.

What you will be doing

• Perform review / gap analysis and development / implementation of governance and technologies to stand up Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) environment.
• Review existing landing zone architecture and setup, including management groups, subscriptions, policies, access controls, network topology, security, resource and tag naming conventions, resource monitoring, and logging capabilities.
• Identify missing gaps in the governance and landing zone implementation.
• Establish and integrate VMware in Azure with Azure.
• Establish Zerto in Azure to integrate with Azure for Disaster Recovery.
• Establish resource / cost management and monitoring in Azure.
• Establish VPN connectivity with ExpressRoute as a future consideration.

What you must have

• Certified Azure Solutions Architect and additionally certified in one or both of the following: Azure Network Engineer or Azure Security Engineer.
• Minimum of two projects where the candidate has led the governance, architecture/design, and implementation of a secure Azure landing zones.
• Knowledge / experience with Infrastructure as Code.
• Excellent scripting skills in PowerShell / others.
• Certified or demonstrated experience with VMware.
• Experience with leveraging Azure for Disaster Recovery.
• Experience with Zerto is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.

Additional Requirements

• Experience in industries with regulatory or compliance requirements; experience in public sector is an asset.
• Must have own MS Visio license.
• Must have Windows laptop with standard Windows applications. Laptop must be configured for Microsoft Teams meetings and capable of connecting to client Microsoft 365 environment and applications such as Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
• All applicants must clear a background check.
• A Canadian based federal security clearance is considered an asset.
• Must possess own communications device.