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Scale Smarter. Secure Faster. Thrive in Azure.

As an Azure Cloud Administrator, you will play a key role in managing, optimizing, and securing our Azure cloud environment. With a focus on operational efficiency, performance, and governance, you’ll help ensure our cloud infrastructure remains cost-effective, scalable, and aligned with business goals. You’ll take ownership of configuring, maintaining, and supporting Azure deployments, partnering with cross-functional teams to drive performance and scalability. Reporting to the Manager, Enterprise Computing, this opportunity suits a strategic thinker and collaborator, with strong technical expertise and a passion for cloud innovation.

Ready to make an impact in a new role? Here’s how:

• Manage and optimize Azure resources, including Virtual Machines (VMs), storage accounts, networking, and security policies to ensure Azure infrastructure availability, performance and security.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud-based infrastructure and services.
• Monitor and manage Azure spending, implementing cost-saving measures and generating reports to track recurring cloud expenses.
• Use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, ARM templates) to automate deployments and improve efficiency.
• Stay updated on emerging cloud technologies and provide recommendations for adoption.
• Conduct security audits and assessments to ensure cloud environments adhere to best practices, compliance standards, and security policies.
• Utilize Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights to track system health and performance.
• Perform regular maintenance and updates to ensure cloud-based systems are secure, up to date, available and scalable.
• Enforce and develop Azure policies, tagging strategies, and resource groups to maintain an organized and cost-effective environment.
• Implement backup policies and DR plans using Azure Backup and Site Recovery.
• Work with DevOps, Security, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless cloud operations while maintaining clear documentation.

We’re looking for:

• Diploma in Information Technology and Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-305) are an asset.
• A minimum of three to five years of proven experience as a Cloud Administrator, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure.
• In-depth knowledge of Azure cost management tools, budgets, and forecasting.
• Proficiency in PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Python for automation.
• Experience with Azure Security Center, Defender for Cloud, and RBAC.
• Familiarity with Azure networking (VNets, NSGs, Firewalls, ExpressRoute).
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies.
• Experience leading or supporting cloud infrastructure projects, with the ability to manage priorities, coordinate stakeholders, and drive initiatives through to completion.
• Strong analytical skills to track and optimize recurring costs.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to identify inefficiencies and drive process enhancements.
• Strong communication (verbal and written), organization and problem-solving skills to prioritize and execute tasks while make sound decisions.
• The ability to be onsite three days a week at our corporate office in St. Jacobs, to accommodate our hybrid working model.

How we’ll make you feel at Home

Our Team Members enjoy life at Home with our strong culture of support and inclusion, excellent benefits, and a team that always has your back. You will receive:

• The expected starting salary range for this role is**$70,600 - $98,800**; the final offer will reflect relevant skills and experience.
• Eligible for the annual bonus program.
• Comprehensive Benefits Program including:
• • Health, Dental, Vision, Paramedical, Disability coverage, Out of Country Travel Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with Company Match, and choice of contribution level.
• Group RRSP.
• Discount at our Corporate Retail Store in St. Jacobs.
• Home & Auto Insurance discounts.
• Competitive vacation time.
• Personal and sick time.
• Employee Discount Program through Venngo WorkPerks.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

Bring your unique skills, thrive with interesting and challenging work, and experience what it’s like at Home.**Apply today - this is a great opportunity to join a****proudly Canadian company that is 100%**ready to help you build your future.

Home Hardware recognizes the value of a diverse team. We believe that different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences make us stronger as an organization. Applicants representing the full diversity of communities in Canada are encouraged to apply with confidence. Please let us know if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.

Canadians call us Home Hardware. We call it Home.

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