IT Lead Systems Administrator & Architect

We are seeking a IT Architect/Lead Systems Administrator with strong experience in Azure for a full time permanent position. You will own the strategic design, implementation, and day-to-day management of the enterprise infrastructure across a complex hybrid environment, hosted primarily in Microsoft Azure.

You'll provide guidance, leadership, and direction to other administrators while remaining hands-on. This role reports directly to the IT Director.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the ongoing design and optimization of the Azure infrastructure for performance, security, and cost-efficiency
• Administer and architect Windows Server environments including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP, and PKI/certificate services
• Configure and manage Azure Application Gateway (WAF, SSL termination, URL routing), Load Balancer, and global traffic solutions (Azure Front Door or Cloudflare)
• Manage Azure API Management (APIM) and partner with development teams on pipelines and application infrastructure
• Manage reverse proxy and web traffic architecture, including NGINX or equivalent tooling
• Automate operational tasks and deployments using PowerShell, Azure Automation, and Ansible
• Implement and enforce security controls, zero-trust principles, and compliance standards across Azure and on-premises
• Collaborate with Security Ops using Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel for centralized logging, threat detection, and remediation
• Proactively monitor performance using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics; identify and resolve bottlenecks
• Own backup and disaster recovery programs using Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery (ASR)
• Maintain Windows Server and Linux/Unix environments, ensuring high availability and rapid incident response
• Manage Azure costs using Azure Cost Management; drive FinOps practices including tagging, right-sizing, and budget controls
• Mentor and develop system administrators, promoting cloud-first best practices across the team
• Lead infrastructure projects in collaboration with development, operations, and business stakeholders

QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of experience in systems administration with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud environments
• Expert-level Azure administration: compute, storage, networking, identity, AVD, App Services, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Defender for Cloud
• Proven experience with Azure Application Gateway (L7/WAF), Azure Load Balancer (L4), and global traffic management via Azure Front Door or Cloudflare
• Expert-level Windows Server administration in enterprise/domain environments: Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and related services
• Strong understanding of PKI and certificate management, including Windows Certificate Authority, SSL/TLS, and encryption fundamentals
• Strong networking fundamentals: DNS, TCP/IP, TLS, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, and hybrid connectivity
• Hands-on experience with reverse proxies such as NGINX or HAProxy — upstream routing, load balancing, and traffic management
• Azure API Management (APIM) — policy configuration, gateway patterns, and backend integration
• Security fundamentals: zero-trust architecture, RBAC, PIM, vulnerability management, and incident remediation
• Experience with Microsoft Sentinel or equivalent SIEM for centralized logging, threat detection, and security monitoring
• Scripting proficiency in PowerShell and/or Bash; experience with Ansible or equivalent for configuration management
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines via Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
• Ownership of backup and DR programs using Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery (ASR)
• Azure Cost Management and FinOps practices
• Basic Linux/Unix administration in an infrastructure context

What we offer

• Group Insurance Benefits
• Competitive salary
• Job security
• Wellness Incentive Program and an Employee Assistance Program.
• RRSP matching program.
• Flextime, summer hours, paid vacation, personal time off.
• Lively work environment, rich with social events.
• On-going learning opportunities.

Please apply today!