Intermediate Azure Cloud Engineer (Service Delivery & Managed Services)

Build the Future of Microsoft Cloud on the AI Frontier with AirGate

AirGate is one of Canada's leading Microsoft cloud solution providers, helping organizations modernize, secure, and optimize their businesses using Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Security, Data & AI.

As a Microsoft Solutions Partner with multiple Advanced Specializations, we're building the next generation of cloud delivery through automation, Infrastructure as Code, AI, and standardized deployment practices.

We're looking for an Intermediate Azure Cloud Engineer who enjoys building technology, solving problems, and working across a wide variety of customer environments.

This is a hands-on deployment and delivery role—not an architecture or consulting position.

If you're passionate about Azure and want exposure to enterprise cloud, AI, networking, security, automation, and modern Microsoft technologies while learning from experienced architects and engineers, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll work with our Service Delivery and Managed Services teams to deploy and support Microsoft Azure environments for customers across healthcare, government, financial services, manufacturing, retail, and professional services.

Your responsibilities will include:

Azure Infrastructure Deployment

• Deploy Azure Landing Zones aligned with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Well-Architected Framework
• Deploy Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments
• Deploy Azure App Services and supporting Azure services
• Build Azure Virtual Machines (Windows and Linux)
• Configure storage, backup, monitoring, and recovery services
• Deploy networking components including:
• Virtual Networks
• VPN Gateways
• Azure Firewall
• Application Gateway
• Network Security Groups
• Private Endpoints
• Load Balancers

Infrastructure as Code & Automation

• Deploy infrastructure using Bicep and ARM Templates
• Work with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) standards
• Follow standardized deployment playbooks
• Contribute to improving AirGate's deployment automation and reusable templates

Managed Azure Operations

• Provision, resize, and decommission Azure resources
• Perform patch management and platform maintenance
• Configure backup and recovery services
• Implement standard networking and firewall changes
• Troubleshoot Azure infrastructure and production environments
• Monitor platform health and performance

Security & Governance

• Implement Azure Policy and governance controls
• Configure Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Deploy Microsoft Defender for Cloud
• Apply Zero Trust security principles
• Ensure deployments align with security and governance standards

What We're Looking For

• Required Experience
• 3–5 years of Azure infrastructure experience
• Strong Azure networking knowledge
• Windows Server administration experience
• Linux administration experience
• Experience with ARM Templates and/or Bicep
• Understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Strong troubleshooting skills across Azure, networking, identity, Windows, and Linux
• Experience with Azure Backup, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Azure Policy

Optimal Skills:

• Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)
• Azure App Services
• Microsoft Defender for Cloud
• Microsoft Entra ID
• PowerShell automation
• Azure DevOps or GitHub
• Terraform (optional)
• Kubernetes or Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) (optional)
• Microsoft Fabric or Azure AI experience (optional)
• Experience deploying Azure IaaS and PaaS services
• Strong Azure networking knowledge
• Windows Server administration experience
• Linux administration experience
• Experience with ARM Templates and/or Bicep
• Understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Strong troubleshooting skills across Azure, networking, identity, Windows, and Linux
• Experience with Azure Backup, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Azure Policy

The Kind of Person Who Thrives Here

We're looking for someone who:

• Enjoys building and deploying technology
• Is an exceptional listener and communicator
• Has excellent attention to detail
• Follows documented processes consistently
• Values governance, quality, and security
• Enjoys collaborating with teammates
• Is curious and continuously learning
• Takes ownership of their work
• Loves solving technical problems
• Wants to become an outstanding Azure engineer and grow their career horizons.

Why Join AirGate?

Most Azure engineers spend years working on a single environment, customer or solution.

At AirGate, you'll gain experience across dozens of enterprise Azure environments while working with modern Microsoft technologies and some of Canada's leading cloud architects.

You'll have exposure to:

• Azure Landing Zones
• Azure Virtual Desktop
• Enterprise networking
• Azure security
• Microsoft Defender
• Microsoft Fabric
• Azure AI & Azure OpenAI
• Infrastructure as Code
• Automation
• Large-scale enterprise cloud environments

No two weeks are the same.

You'll continuously build new skills while working on meaningful projects that directly impact our customers.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary ($95,000–$115,000)
• Annual performance bonus
• Paid Microsoft training and certifications
• Mentorship from experienced Azure Architects
• 100% remote work within Ontario (we do get together for in person celebrations and offsites regularly so you need to be close enough to Toronto to drive in)
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Vacation
• Collaborative, supportive team culture
• Exposure to the latest Microsoft cloud and AI technologies
• Clear career progression from Cloud Engineer to Senior Engineer and Architect

Our Culture

We're a team of builders, problem-solvers, and lifelong learners.

We believe in:

• Doing the right thing for our customers
• Working together as one team
• Following disciplined delivery processes
• Sharing knowledge and mentoring others
• Continuous improvement through automation and innovation
• Delivering quality over shortcuts

If you're looking for a place where you'll grow quickly, work with cutting-edge Microsoft technologies, and help shape the future of cloud delivery, we'd love to hear from you.

Join AirGate and help us build what's next on the AI Frontier.

Pay: $90,000.00-$115,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Work from home

Work Location: Remote