Modern Infrastructure Lead

Work environment: Remote, with onsite client support as requiredLocation: Alberta or British ColumbiaSalary: Starting at $150,000 CAD annually, depending on skills and experiencePosition Overview
Hammehr invites applications for the role of Lead, Modern Infrastructure on behalf of our client for a full-time permanent opportunity.Our client provides IT consulting and managed services to organizations across Western Canada. Reporting to the Manager, Service Delivery, you'll lead infrastructure work from assessment and design through implementation and ongoing support, while providing daily technical guidance and coaching to the team.The technical scope spans Azure and on-premises infrastructure, including migrations, virtualization, networking, monitoring, and disaster recovery. You'll work directly with client stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical decisions and remain hands-on when implementing solutions or resolving complex issues.What You'll Do
Assess client infrastructure and business requirements, develop solution designs, and define statements of work and work breakdown structures for implementations and migrationsDeploy and manage Azure infrastructure and platform services, including virtual machines, networking, application services, and connectivity with on-premises environmentsImprove infrastructure cost, reliability, and security using monitoring, Azure Policy, scripting, infrastructure as code, and configuration managementDesign and support Windows Server, identity, virtualization, storage, backup, and disaster recovery solutions across cloud and on-premises environmentsGuide complex incident investigations and escalations, coordinate technical resources, and explain risks and resolution plans to clientsDeliver recurring infrastructure services and monthly client reporting, maintaining documentation of environments, support procedures, and delivery practicesAllocate daily work, coach team members through technical decisions, review delivery quality, and contribute to hiring and training recommendationsWork with client leaders and other delivery teams to clarify priorities, resolve project dependencies, and align technical work with agreed requirementsBasic Qualifications
Substantial experience delivering infrastructure consulting or services to external clients, including leading assessments, designs, implementations, and ongoing supportHands-on Azure experience covering IaaS and PaaS deployments, migrations, networking, Azure Monitor or Log Analytics, and governance through Azure PolicyExperience supporting Windows Server, Active Directory and Entra ID synchronization, virtualization, storage, and data protection, including working knowledge of Veeam and Azure Site RecoveryAbility to guide colleagues through complex technical work, prioritize competing delivery needs, and explain technical options and risks in written and spoken business EnglishLegal authorization to work in Canada, a valid driver's licence and vehicle, and availability for occasional business travel, onsite support, and after-hours client workPreferred Qualifications
Experience automating infrastructure deployments and configuration using Bicep or Terraform, scripting, and Git version controlExperience integrating on-premises infrastructure with Azure Arc and Azure Update Manager, or delivering Azure Local and hyperconverged infrastructureSpecialist experience with Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, Citrix, certificate services and PKI, or Configuration ManagerPrevious team leadership responsibilities involving work allocation, technical quality reviews, coaching, and hiring participationRelevant Microsoft certifications in Azure administration or architecture, hybrid infrastructure, virtual desktops, DevOps, or security, or equivalent applied experienceThe Challenges
Technical delivery and team leadership happen alongside each other;
complex client work still needs your direct involvement while colleagues need guidance and decisionsClient environments span cloud and on-premises systems, requiring you to weigh migration choices, operational dependencies, cost, security, and recovery needs togetherThe role combines planned projects with recurring services and urgent escalations, with occasional after-hours work for client changes and issue resolution alongside a 40-hour Monday-to-Friday scheduleYour Impact
Clients have infrastructure that better meets their performance, security, and recovery needs, with clearer visibility into operational risks and costsInfrastructure projects move from requirements to implementation with clearer scope, technical decisions, and delivery responsibilitiesTeam members handle more complex work independently, supported by practical coaching, consistent reviews, and usable technical documentation
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