Azure Cloud Advisor

About the role

Partner Solutions Inc. (PSI), which operates across Canada, was founded in 2000 with the goal of simplifying technology for brokerage firms and thereby allowing them to focus on sales and the profitability. Today, PSI has more than 50 technology professionals ranging from technical specialties (infrastructure, security, software development), support and customer experience specialists to administrative resources. A proud partner of Intact and the broker community, PSI provides "turnkey" information technology (IT) hosting services to brokers.

At PSI, we are constantly on the lookout for the best talent in order to maintain a dynamic and professional team that must offer high-end services. Our values ​​guide all of our actions. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that inspires us all to be our best.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Azure Cloud Advisor to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining cloud infrastructure using Terraform and managing CI/CD pipelines in GitLab or GitHub.

Working within a dynamic team, the person will be called upon to play a strategic role in the expansion, deployment, architecture, automation and optimization of a Cloud environment, and to ensure the availability and high performance of various business applications.

What you'll do here:

• Cloud Infrastructure Management: Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure on Azure, ensuring high availability, scalsability, and security.

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to automate provisioning and configuration of cloud resources.

• System Administration: Perform Linux and windows system administration tasks, including installation, configuration, and maintenance of servers.

• Monitoring and Optimization: Implement monitoring solutions to track the performance and availability of cloud resources. Optimize cloud infrastructure to ensure cost-efficiency and performance.

• Collaboration: Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of applications.

• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve technical issues related to cloud infrastructure and Linux systems. Provide support for incident management and root cause analysis.

• Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of cloud architecture, configurations, and processes.

What you bring to the table:

• 10-15 years of experience in IT, 5 years in an Azure environment

• Strong knowledge of Azure services

• Strong knowledge of access and authentication services: IAM, IdP, SAML, RBAC, etc.

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Git systems: GitLab

• Strong knowledge of scripting and automation tools: Terraform, Python, Bash, PowerShell

• Experience with deploying Landing Zone is highly recommended

• Experience with AWS and/or GCP

• Azure Cloud certifications are a plus

• SQL knowledge (Azure SQL, PostgreSQL, etc.) – major asset.

• Exposure to AI/ML workloads or AI-driven solutions – highly valued.

• Experience in a hybrid cloud environment is an asset

• Knowledge of Agile/DevOps methodologies

• Good planning and organizational skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work well in a team

• Provide technical support to clients using cloud product interfaces, solutions, and application programs (APIs)

• Availability for on-call support (rotation)

• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English speaking colleagues across the country.

• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada

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What we offer

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

• Flexible work arrangements

• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.