Senior Cloud Administrator to support large cyber security initiative with client in the public

Location: Hamilton, ON

Duration: 4+ month contract with possibility of extension.

Hybrid Work Model:

Alternate weekly between:

• 2 days in office (Tue & Wed)
• 3 days in office (Tue, Wed & Thu)

35 hours/week

Overview

We’re looking for a highly technical Senior Cloud Administrator (10–15 years’ experience) to support a major cybersecurity initiative with our public sector client. This role will lead the management, optimization, and security of Azure, Microsoft , and Purview environments, ensuring systems operate securely, efficiently, and in alignment with strict compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Azure infrastructure services (VMs, networking, storage, identity).
• Manage all Microsoft cloud products, including O, Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and tenant-level configuration.
• Oversee Purview policies, data governance, and compliance controls.
• Support cybersecurity program activities, ensuring cloud platforms meet public sector security requirements.
• Monitor performance, availability, and security across Azure and Microsoft cloud services.
• Implement best practices in cloud configuration, automation, security, and access controls.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud-related issues and handle escalations.
• Support cloud migrations, upgrades, and continuous optimization.
• Maintain documentation for configurations, standards, and processes.

Requirements

• 10–15 years of technical experience in cloud administration.
• Deep hands-on experience with Azure and Microsoft cloud products (including Purview).
• Strong O administration and identity management expertise.
• Solid understanding of networking, security, and automation (PowerShell preferred).
• Experience supporting public sector or highly regulated environments is an asset.
• Relevant Microsoft/Azure certifications are preferred.