Azure Cloud Engineer

Job Type: Permanent Work Model: Remote Reference code: 133824 Primary Location: Toronto, ON All Available Locations: Toronto, ON Our Purpose At Solstice Analytics , our Purpose is to make an impact that matters. We exist to inspire and help our people, organizations, communities, and countries to thrive by building a better future. Our work underpins a prosperous society where people can find meaning and opportunity. It builds consumer and business confidence, empowers organizations to find imaginative ways of deploying capital, enables fair, trusted, and functioning social and economic institutions, and allows our friends, families, and communities to enjoy the quality of life that comes with a sustainable future. And as the largest 100% Canadian-owned and operated professional services firm in our country, we are proud to work alongside our clients to make a positive impact for all Canadians. By living our Purpose, we will make an impact that matters. Have many careers in one Firm. Enjoy flexible, proactive, and practical benefits that foster a culture of well-being and connectedness. Learn from deep subject matter experts through mentoring and on the job coaching Solstice Analytics Global is the engine of the Solstice Analytics network. Our professionals reach across disciplines and borders to develop and lead global initiatives. We deliver strategic programs and services that unite our organization. What will your typical day look like? Design and deploy Azure services, ensuring compliance with best practices for security, scalability, and availability. Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates. Configure Azure services such as Azure Virtual Machines, App Services, Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions, Storage Accounts, etc. Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to provide visibility into application, infrastructure performance, security, reliability and cost. Manage identity and access using Microsoft Entra ID and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC). Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and audits to identify and remediate vulnerabilities and misconfigurations. Automate routine tasks and workflows using Azure Automation and develop Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments. Provide technical support for cloud-based applications and infrastructure. Troubleshoot and resolve performance, scalability, and availability issues. This includes Windows and Linux VM support. Hands-on experience in integrating cloud platforms with other cloud-based systems, ensuring data consistency and availability. Participate in assessments and audits of existing Azure deployments to ensure compliance with organizational standards. Ensure operational activities are completed within the required SLAs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and support tailored Azure solutions. Develop and maintain documentation, including technical guides and operational procedures. Stay updated on emerging Azure services and technologies, integrating them where applicable. Use DevOps practices, including Github for version control, to manage cloud. Working knowledge of Azure AI services (e.g., Azure OpenAI, Azure Cognitive Services, Microsoft Foundry) and how they integrate with core Azure infrastructure (VNets, Private Endpoints, Key Vault, etc.) About the team Solstice Analytics Technology works at the forefront of technology development and processes to support and protect Solstice Analytics around the world. In this truly global environment, we operate not in what is but rather what can be to help Solstice Analytics deliver and connect with its clients, its communities, and one another in ways not previously conceived. Enough about us, let’s talk about you Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related IT discipline; or equivalent experience 3+ years of experience working with Microsoft Azure, including architecture, configuration, and management. Familiarity with Azure services, including Azure Virtual Machines, Azure App Services, Azure Storage, Azure Policy, AKS, Azure Databases, Azure Network etc Strong experience with PowerShell Scripting. Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) such as ARM templates, Terraform, or Bicep. Relevant active Azure certifications, such as Azure Administrator Associate (AZ – 104), Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500), Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ – 400), are preferred. Full stack development experience is an advantage. Strong understanding of Agile methodologies. Total Rewards The salary range for this position is $69,000 - $114,000, and individuals may be eligible to participate in our bonus program. Solstice Analytics is fair and competitive when it comes to the salaries of our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors, targets, and levels. Our approach is grounded on recognizing people's unique strengths and contributions and rewarding the value that t