Cloud Engineer

Location: Oakville, ON - Hybrid

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: $95-135k per year

Job Title: Cloud Engineer

Morson Edge is seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer to join a growing infrastructure team. This role is ideal for a cloud professional with strong Microsoft Azure expertise who is passionate about designing, deploying, and optimizing secure, scalable cloud environments. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting cloud transformation initiatives, infrastructure automation, and the adoption of AI-driven technologies within cloud operations.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Infrastructure & Architecture

• Design, deploy, and maintain highly available cloud infrastructure primarily within Microsoft Azure environments.
• Support multi-cloud initiatives and contribute to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) workloads as required.
• Architect and implement solutions utilizing Azure services including Virtual Machines, AKS, Azure Networking, Azure Storage, Azure Active Directory, and Azure Policy.
• Lead and support cloud migration projects, including lift-and-shift, re-platforming, and application modernization initiatives.

Infrastructure Automation & DevOps

• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform.
• Automate deployment, configuration management, and scaling processes through CI/CD pipelines.
• Manage containerized environments using Docker and Azure App Services, with Kubernetes (AKS) experience considered a strong asset.
• Promote DevOps best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

AI-Enabled Cloud Engineering

• Evaluate and implement AI-powered tools to improve cloud operations, automation, monitoring, and performance optimization.
• Support the responsible adoption of AI technologies within cloud engineering workflows.
• Research and assess emerging AI-driven cloud management capabilities to enhance efficiency and reliability.

Security, Compliance & Governance

• Implement cloud security best practices including identity and access management, encryption, network segmentation, and compliance controls.
• Apply Azure governance policies and standards to maintain secure and compliant cloud environments.
• Support vulnerability management, remediation activities, and disaster recovery planning.
• Conduct regular infrastructure reviews and audits to ensure operational excellence and regulatory compliance.

Monitoring & Reliability

• Monitor and troubleshoot cloud environments using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
• Optimize cloud performance, availability, and cost management strategies.
• Support incident response activities, root cause analysis, and ongoing service improvements.

Collaboration & Documentation

• Partner with development, security, and data teams to deliver cloud infrastructure solutions that support business objectives.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational runbooks.
• Collaborate with senior technical leadership to align cloud strategy with organizational goals.

Qualifications

Required

• 3–5+ years of hands-on experience in cloud engineering, cloud infrastructure, or a related technical role.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure, including deployment, administration, optimization, and architecture.
• Experience developing Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in scripting or automation languages including Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, identity management, and security principles.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Familiarity with Azure AI/ML services and AI-enabled infrastructure tools.
• Experience with monitoring platforms such as Grafana, Datadog, or Prometheus.
• Knowledge of HashiCorp Vault and secrets management practices.
• Experience working within regulated industries and compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, PIPEDA, or ISO 27001.

Certifications (Preferred)

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
• Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)
• HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect

Why Join?

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive benefits program.
• Fully remote work environment.
• Collaborative and innovative team culture.
• Opportunity to contribute to AI-driven cloud transformation initiatives.

Morson Edge is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment process.