Location: Winnipeg, MB (On-site)
Language: English, strong written and verbal communication skills required
Duration: Contract, initial 6-month term with anticipated extensions up to 24 months total
Background Check Requirement: Criminal record check required. Additional enhanced background screening may be required.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Cloud Administrator to join a large-scale enterprise technology environment supporting critical cloud infrastructure and digital transformation initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to work with modern Microsoft Azure technologies while helping to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable cloud services that support a broad range of business operations.
Working alongside infrastructure, security, and operations teams, you will play a key role in maintaining and optimizing cloud environments, supporting hybrid cloud solutions, and contributing to ongoing modernization efforts. This is an excellent opportunity for a cloud professional who enjoys solving complex technical challenges while working within a collaborative and governance-driven environment.
Whats In It for You
A chance to work on enterprise-scale cloud initiatives using leading Microsoft technologies
Exposure to cloud modernization, governance, security, and automation projects
A collaborative team environment that values knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
The opportunity to contribute to meaningful technology initiatives with long-term project stability
Experience working within a mature and well-established cloud operations framework
Your Responsibilities
Youll administer and support Microsoft Azure infrastructure, including virtual machines, networking, storage, backup, and monitoring services
Youll manage and maintain identity and access management solutions using Entra ID, RBAC, Conditional Access, and MFA
Youll support Azure VMware Solution (AVS) environments and hybrid cloud connectivity initiatives
Youll develop and maintain automation using PowerShell, Azure CLI, ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform
Youll monitor cloud environments, troubleshoot incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
Youll apply governance standards including Azure Policies, resource management, tagging standards, and landing zone compliance
Youll maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and participate in change management and governance processes
Skills and Qualifications
5+ years of progressive infrastructure administration experience within enterprise environments
2+ years of hands-on Microsoft Azure administration experience
Experience supporting Azure cloud service models, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS
Strong knowledge of Azure networking, storage, backup, security, and monitoring services
Experience with Entra ID (Azure AD), identity governance, and access management best practices
Hands-on experience with automation and Infrastructure as Code tools such as PowerShell, Terraform, ARM Templates, Bicep, or Azure CLI
Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills
Experience with Azure VMware Solution (AVS), hybrid cloud environments, or cloud migration initiatives is considered a strong asset
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