Cloud Infrastructure Architect- Azure, AWS, Cloud Migration

Job Title: Senior Multi-Cloud Infrastructure Architect | Azure, AWS, Terraform, Cloud Migration & Azure AD

Role: Infra Cloud Architect

Work Location:

Onsite – Calgary, Alberta

Primary Skills:

• Cloud Architecture – Azure & AWS (10+ years of experience in design and implementation)

• Cloud Foundation Services – VNET, VNET Peering, VPN Setup, ExpressRoute, Azure AD Migrations

• Automation & Migration – PowerShell, Bash, Python Scripting, ASR, Azure Migrate, AWS Migration Hub

Must-Have Skills:

• 10+ years of experience in designing and implementing cloud technologies, primarily Microsoft Azure and AWS.

• Working knowledge and experience implementing Cloud Foundation Services, including:

• VNET

• VNET Peering

• VPN Setup

• ExpressRoute

• Experience performing MAP Tool Assessments and Site Recovery Deployment Planner activities.

• Experience designing and implementing Azure AD and user migrations from on-premises environments.

• Experience deploying:

• OpenVPN

• WAF

• API Gateway

• Experience setting up and managing:

• Active Directory (AD)

• DNS

• Backup Configurations

• Monitoring Solutions

• Patching

• Hands-on experience with automation scripting using:

• Windows PowerShell

• Bash

• Python

• Experience embedding GenAI capabilities into web, mobile, and edge applications.

• Experience migrating on-premises workloads to cloud using native cloud migration tools, including:

• Azure Site Recovery (ASR)

• Azure Migrate

• AWS Migration Hub

• Working knowledge of CI/CD concepts and tools, including:

• Azure DevOps

• GitLab

• Knowledge of ARM Templates and experience with container technologies:

• OpenShift

• Kubernetes

• Docker

• Expert-level knowledge of Cloud Foundation Design and Disaster Recovery scenarios.

• Experience preparing complex cloud designs and implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using:

• Azure Bicep

• Terraform

• Experience leading large-scale cloud implementation and migration projects.

• Strong communication, analytical, presentation, and documentation skills.

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with IT Service Management tools such as Remedy and ServiceNow.

• Working knowledge of core services, including:

• Active Directory

• DNS

• Monitoring

• Backup

• Patching

• Security Tools

• Azure Administrator Associate certification.

• Azure Architect certifications (Microsoft Azure 70-534 or 70-535).

• Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.

• Azure DevOps Engineer Expert certification.

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification.

• Experience handling multi-cloud platforms.

• Knowledge of Data Center Migration, P2V, and V2V migrations.

Technical Skills:

Azure Fundamentals:

• Comprehensive understanding of Azure services, solutions, and management tools.

• Familiarity with Azure architecture, including:

• Regions

• Availability Zones

• Resource Groups

Infrastructure Management:

• Proficiency in creating and managing:

• Virtual Machines

• Networks

• Storage Solutions

• Experience with:

• Azure Virtual Network

• VPN Gateway

• ExpressRoute

CI/CD and DevOps:

• Knowledge of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices.

• Experience with:

• Azure DevOps

• GitHub Actions

• Other CI/CD tools

• Experience automating deployments using pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with:

• ARM Templates

• Terraform

• Bicep

Identity and Access Management (IAM):

• Managing identities and access using Azure Active Directory (Azure AD).

• Implementing:

• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

• Security Policies

Database Management:

• Expertise in:

• Azure SQL Database

• Azure Cosmos DB

• Other database services

• Skills in database design, optimization, and maintenance.

Security and Compliance:

• Implementing security best practices and maintaining compliance with industry standards.

• Experience with:

• Azure Security Center

• Azure Policy

• Azure Sentinel

Monitoring and Optimization:

• Experience using:

• Azure Monitor

• Log Analytics

• Application Insights

• Troubleshooting and resolving issues to ensure high availability and reliability.

AI Automation:

• Experience building and deploying GenAI or LLM-driven products.

• Advanced Python experience with:

• FastAPI

• PyTorch

• Hugging Face

• Proficiency in:

• TypeScript/Node.js

• Go

• Java

• Production experience with AWS or Azure GPU workloads, including:

• SageMaker

• Bedrock

• Azure ML

• Strong understanding of:

• Algorithms

• Distributed Systems

• Data Engineering

• Spark

• Kafka

• Delta Lake

• Knowledge of responsible AI, data governance, and cybersecurity best practices for critical infrastructure.