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Cloud Architect

Cloud Architect

Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited • Cambridge, Region of Waterloo, CA
19 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Cloud Architect

Parrish & Heimbecker

Join our team that shares your Passion & Heart for Canadian agriculture! Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) has an opportunity for a motivated, forward-thinking, and dedicated individual as a Cloud Architect. This role is based at a P&H office in Canada , with flexibility to travel to other P&H locations as needed.

Work and grow with a family-owned company.

Join our team with Purpose & History! P&H’s roots go back over 115 years. We have always been a Canadian, family-owned and managed agri-business that understands the qualities and conditions needed for meaningful growth. Our corporate culture values are family values; honesty and integrity with a focus on listening and continuous learning. Like family, we support our staff to always do better.

With over 80 locations spanning from coast to coast, and trade links around the globe, P&H is growth‑oriented, diversified and vertically integrated with operations spanning across grain merchandising, flour milling, crop input distribution, animal feed production, egg grading and processing.

Benefits

Parrish & Heimbecker Ltd has a people‑first approach therefore, we offer many perks to our hard‑working staff! Some of our benefits include :

  • Learning and Development Programs
  • Dental, Vision, and Extended Health Care
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • RRSP Matching
  • Wellness Program
  • Company Events

Your Role

Reporting to the Director of IT Operations and Infrastructure, the Cloud Architect will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing secure, scalable cloud and on‑premises infrastructure solutions for P&H.

This role ensures seamless deployments while embedding robust security practices across all platforms. Close collaboration with cross‑functional teams is essential to integrate security into every layer of cloud and infrastructure architecture. A seasoned technical leader is required to empower teams, drive innovation, and deliver world‑class solutions aligned with P&H’s business objectives.

Day to Day

Collaboration and Alignment

  • Collaborate with IT Infrastructure, Business Solutions and Services, and Security teams to ensure alignment of digital infrastructure, cloud strategy, architecture, and security posture with business objectives.
  • Liaise with partners—work with business, IT, security, and project management teams to prioritize and deliver secure, value‑driven solutions.
  • Align team vision, strategy, policies, and capabilities with Corporate Business and IT leadership, incorporating security best practices.
  • Partner with IT Operations, Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity teams to patch, harden, and secure P&H’s infrastructure and operational environment.
  • Technical Implementation and Maintenance

  • Implement and maintain secure cloud infrastructure, services, and applications using automation tools and frameworks.
  • Enhance efficiency, scalability, reliability, and security through advanced techniques.
  • Assist with IT security planning, deployment, and ongoing optimization of security measures across infrastructure and cloud environments.
  • Design Network Security Groups (NSGs) and Azure Firewall rules to restrict traffic.
  • Implement Virtual Network (VNet) Peering and Private Endpoints for secure connectivity.
  • Governance and Compliance

  • Define governance frameworks for cloud and infrastructure that include security standards, compliance requirements, and best practices.
  • Review and ensure delivery adheres to established governance and security policies.
  • Maintain compliance with regulatory and internal security mandates.
  • Strategic Planning

  • Provide strategic advisory services on cloud and security to IT leadership to address evolving business needs.
  • Lead architectural strategies for large‑scale projects (data center migrations, mergers, acquisitions) with security considerations at every stage.
  • Develop and implement a Cloud Center of Excellence that incorporates security principles into transformation efforts.
  • Drive cloud migration roadmaps with cost, architecture, operating model, and security implications in mind.
  • Design and Development

  • Design and build cloud solutions that meet standards for availability, security, resilience, and performance.
  • Produce design options with associated costs, benefits, risks, including security risks—to enable informed investment decisions.
  • Shape and estimate IT initiatives and sprints, ensuring security requirements are integrated into deliverables.
  • Set up Azure Monitor and Log Analytics for centralized logging.
  • Implement Microsoft Sentinel for SIEM and SOAR capabilities.
  • Additional duties as assigned.
  • Required Qualifications

  • Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Azure services and solutions, including security features and compliance capabilities.
  • Experience with secure deployment strategies for cloud and hybrid environments, emerging trends in cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity.
  • Proficiency in scripting and automation for infrastructure and security tasks.
  • Expertise in networking, security, and identity management within the cloud, including principles of conditional access and zero‑trust.
  • Detailed understanding of cloud infrastructure principles, integrations, and security controls within cloud ecosystems.
  • Experienced in leading architectural strategies that integrate security best practices and advising leaders on secure cloud infrastructure solutions.
  • Resourceful in providing secure problem resolutions and proficient in articulating technical and security concepts clearly.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional security certification such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent is strongly preferred.
  • Experience in Agricultural Technology considered as asset.
  • Knowledge of industry security frameworks (such as NIST, ISO 27001) and regulatory standards.
  • To apply and learn more visit us at www.pandhcareers.com

    We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

    P&H is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that is reflective of Canadian society. As a result, Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is in compliance with the Employment Equity Act. P&H welcomes and encourages applications from women, aboriginal people, people with disabilities and members of visible minorities. Accommodations in relation to the job selection process are available upon request for both internal and external candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.

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