Azure Cloud & Infrastructure Administrator

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  • Toronto, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 hours ago
Azure Cloud & Infrastructure AdministratorWe’re looking for an experienced Cloud & Infrastructure Administrator to support a hybrid Azure and on-prem environment, with a strong focus on Azure, Microsoft 365, identity, and enterprise infrastructure operations.Location & Work Arrangement:
  • Hybrid role – 3 days per week onsite at our client’s Toronto office
  • 2 days remote
Key Responsibilities Include:Cloud (Azure / Microsoft 365) Administration
  • Deploy, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Azure VMs, storage, VNets, and PaaS/IaaS services
  • Manage Azure AD, RBAC, Conditional Access, and identity governance
  • Implement and maintain Azure security controls, policies, and compliance standards
  • Support Microsoft Purview, including DLP and compliance reporting
  • Manage Azure Backup, Site Recovery, and disaster recovery processes
  • Monitor cloud performance, cost optimization, and resource utilization
  • Automate administration using PowerShell, Azure CLI, ARM/Bicep templates
  • Support Azure Data Lake environments, including permissions, structure, and governance
  • Administer SQL Server (on-prem and Azure SQL), including performance tuning, backups, DR, and support for ETL/ELT and data warehousing activities
On-Premises Infrastructure Administration
  • Manage Windows Server environments, Active Directory, and Group Policy
  • Support VMware or equivalent virtualization platforms
  • Maintain storage systems (e.g., NetApp)
  • Perform system patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management
  • Monitor and troubleshoot server, application, and network performance
Cross-Environment Responsibilities
  • Ensure consistent security, compliance, and access controls across cloud and on-prem environments
  • Support infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and modernization initiatives
  • Provide Tier 2/3 escalation support
  • Maintain documentation, diagrams, and change records
  • Participate in scheduled maintenance and after-hours support as required
QualificationsRequired:
  • Strong hands-on experience with Azure (VMs, networking, storage, Azure AD)
  • Solid Windows/Linux server administration experience
  • Experience with VMware or similar virtualization platforms
  • Experience with enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions
  • Strong scripting skills (PowerShell and/or Bash)
  • Strong troubleshooting and communication skills
Preferred:
  • Microsoft AZ-104 certification (or equivalent)
  • Experience with hybrid Active Directory environments
  • Experience with Microsoft Purview and sensitivity labels
  • Familiarity with enterprise networking (routing, switching, VPN, firewalls)
  • Exposure to AI tools and their practical business/IT applications
  • Additional certifications (VMware VCP, Security+, Network+, etc.) an asset
Thank you for your application. Due to a high number of applicants, only qualified candidates for the role will be contacted.

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