Azure Systems Engineer (IaC) [BHJOB13022_13285] - Jobs in Richmond

Job Description

On behalf of our client in Richmond, BC, Ignite Technical Resources is looking for a Azure Systems Engineer for a 12-months contract position. This is a hybrid position that which will require 1-day of onsite work per month.Role:The Cloud Systems Engineer will focus on automation and cloud environment management. These services include compute, storage, application services, application gateways, zone/region redundancy, networking and recovery (among others). This is hands-on role which is key in IaC implementation.The position is expected to provide support to other team members and be involved in various technology adoption and design review groups as well as input into the establishment of a cloud roadmap. Infrastructure as Code and overall automation skills are required, including pipeline experience.The position requires excellent problem-solving skills and the willingness to take ownership of problems. The successful candidate must work efficiently in a team environment with a positive, collaborative attitude. Knowledge of Microsoft Windows server operating systems and security patching is required. Experience in Agile or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) would be an asset. The successful candidate will be part of a on-call rotation.Responsibilities:

• Implementation and support of automation and Infrastructure as Code cloud services including compute, storage, application services, application gateways, zone/region redundancy, networking and recovery (among others).
• Working with DevOps teams for the setup and troubleshooting of Azure services to support the deployment of business applications.
• Automation through IaC (Terraform HCL), PowerShell scripts, release pipelines, Ansible, etc.
• Work on developer platform design and implementation.
• Support/Maintenance of our Microsoft Windows, Red Hat Linux virtual servers including setup and decommissions, monthly security patching, certificate renewals, OS image builds, etc.
• The position is expected to provide guidance and support to other team members and be involved in various technology adoption and design review groups as well as input into the establishment of a cloud roadmap.
• The position is expected to be part of the team’s on-call rotation.

Qualifications:

• 6+ years’ experience with infrastructure design and support or software development,
  • At least 2 years’ experience with cloud technologies.
• Working knowledge of automation solutions such as PowerShell, shell scripting, Ansible, etc.
• Substantial knowledge and experience with Infrastructure as Code (such as ARM, BICEP or Terraform).
• Working knowledge of Windows Server and Linux, including security patching/tools.
• Working knowledge and experience in designing and building Microsoft Azure (or alternative cloud) solutions by translating requirements into implementation.
• Substantial knowledge of Microsoft Azure (IaaSamp; PaaS, including compute, storage, application services, application gateways, zone/region redundancy, networking, recovery) or ability to map an equivalent knowledge from AWS or GCP to Azure.
• Working knowledge of Azure DevOps classic and yaml pipelines as well as CI/CD.
• Experience using Agile and DevOps tools, techniques and processes.
• Undergraduate degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math).

About Ignite Technical: Based in Vancouver and proudly Canadian, Ignite Technical Resources has been providing Top Technical Talent to organizations across Canada since 2005.Equal Opportunity Employer: Ignite Technical is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, national origin, or age.Work Permits: Please note that Ignite’s Clients require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.Further Consideration: We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.Follow Us: Check us out on LinkedIn and follow us on Twitter and Threads for company updates and job postings!Ignite. Wired for People.About Ignite Technical:Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Vancouver BC, Ignite Technical Resources has been the preferred IT Staffing provider for many of Canada’s largest and well-known organizations for nearly 20 years. By specializing in Information Technology, we ensure that our processes are focused exclusively on providing qualified IT Professionals and our commitment to speed ensures your teams and projects are staffed quickly and efficiently. Our years of experience provide us with one of the most well-developed networks of candidates in the Canadian market. Come see why Ignite Technical is one of Canada’s premier providers of IT Professionals On-Demand. Ignite Technical Resources. Wired for People.