CGI is a globally renowned company in information technology services, specializing in digital transformation and cloud solutions. We collaborate with companies worldwide to design and implement scalable and secure cloud infrastructures. We are looking for an experienced Azure Cloud Solution Architect, capable of designing robust cloud architectures aligned with business objectives while ensuring compliance, security, and cost optimization.

YOUR FUTURE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and architect comprehensive and scalable cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure, meeting the technical and business requirements of clients.
• Define best practices for migrating to Azure and guide clients through the transition from on-premise infrastructures to the cloud.
• Collaborate closely with development, infrastructure, and security teams to design optimized solutions that comply with security standards.
• Create secure, high-performance architecture models aligned with high availability and fault tolerance needs.
• Advise clients on cloud cost optimization by identifying the best options for resource allocation.
• Ensure the security, governance, and compliance of architectures by implementing secure Azure solutions (Azure AD, Key Vault, Security Center).
• Monitor performance and ensure the resilience of production infrastructures using monitoring tools such as Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.
• Contribute to the development of cloud roadmaps and actively participate in technology watch to integrate the latest Azure innovations.
• Support internal teams and clients in adopting Azure technologies by acting as a technical mentor and facilitating continuous training.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in IT infrastructure, with at least 4 years in Azure environments.
• Strong experience in architecting cloud solutions for large-scale environments, covering Azure services such as Virtual Machines, Azure App Services, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions, Azure AD, and others.
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM templates) for managing and automating cloud infrastructure deployments.
• Solid cloud networking skills (VNet, VPN Gateway, Azure Firewall, Load Balancers) and cloud security expertise.
• Hands-on experience migrating existing systems to Azure (lift and shift, refactoring).
• Ability to create complex architectures while considering cost optimization and risk management.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Bilingual (French and English), with advanced writing and presentation skills.
• Bilingualism (French and English) is required for this position due to the nature of the role involving interactions with both national and international clients

Additional Assets:

• Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.
• Good understanding of hybrid environments and connectivity between on-premise and cloud systems.
• Experience with advanced cloud security practices.

Location: Montréal (with partial remote work possibilities)

Why join CGI?

• Exciting and cutting-edge projects in an international environment.
• Professional development opportunities and continuous training.
• Flexibility in remote work and work-life balance.
• Culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Recruitment #CloudArchitect #Azure #CloudSolutions #Montréal #InfrastructureAsCode #CloudSecurity #CareerOpportunity #CGICareer

LI-NO1