Azure Platform Administrator – Identity and Security

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Azure Platform Administrator responsible for cloud operations, security configurations, and infrastructure management at Collabria. Utilizing Azure services, Terraform, and identity management through Microsoft Entra ID.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeMontréal • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing and securing cloud environments using Microsoft Azure, including identity management and infrastructure automation. Proficient in implementing cloud security measures and maintaining high availability and performance of cloud services.

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Microsoft Azure ServicesMicrosoft Entra IDTerraform for Infrastructure AutomationCloud Security Tools and PracticesMicrosoft Azure Administrator Associate Certification

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Hard Skills

Cloud ComputingIdentity ManagementInfrastructure AutomationSecure Cloud Infrastructure DesignVulnerability ManagementIncident ManagementAccess ManagementRole-Based Access Control (RBAC)Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)Single Sign-On (SSO)

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Defender for CloudMicrosoft SentinelAzure MonitorPowerShellBicepAzure DevOpsAzure Virtual Desktop (AVD)Web Application Firewall (WAF)Key VaultTerraform State Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)Terraform AssociateAzure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300)

Industry Keywords

Cloud Security ControlsZero Trust MeasuresIdentity GovernanceRegulated Platform OperationsDisaster RecoveryCapacity PlanningSecurity AssessmentsPenetration TestsAudit ComplianceNetwork Protections

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudCyber SecurityTerraformVault

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for operations in Collabria’s cloud environment
Using Microsoft Azure services, Microsoft Entra ID, cloud security controls and Terraform implementations
Design and operate secure cloud services, automate infrastructure, support regulated platform operations, and resolve complex issues related to cloud computing, identities, networks and security
Oversee the implementation of technological directions
Responsible for platform operation, performance and stability
Design, configure, administer and maintain Azure subscriptions, platform services, networks, private connections, Azure Firewall, Web Application Firewall (WAF), Key Vault, monitoring capabilities and recovery mechanisms
Implement approved cloud models and maintain resilient, scalable and cost-effective environments using APIs, web applications (eApplications), portal services, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and integration workloads
Design, administer and maintain Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), multi-factor authentication (MFA), single sign-on (SSO), identity governance, role-based access control (RBAC), guest identities, service principals and privileged access mechanisms
Implement and maintain secure baseline configurations, platform hardening, key and secret controls, network protections, identity-centric Zero Trust measures, and security capabilities using Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel and Azure Monitor
Review the results of vulnerability analyses and security assessments, coordinate remediation plans, validate corrective measures, communicate residual risks and support penetration tests, audits and security validations
Develop and maintain reusable Terraform modules, deployment configurations, and secure Terraform State management
Implement naming and tagging standards, policies and modules, use PowerShell, Bicep and other automation tools, and maintain Terraform as the reference standard for reproducible infrastructure deployment
Diagnose and resolve complex production incidents, participate in service restoration, root cause analysis, platform health reviews and capacity planning, and recommend improvements
Implement and maintain alerts, dashboards, logging mechanisms, backups and disaster recovery activities, produce reports on Azure usage, security, availability and costs, and provide the technical evidence required for audits, access reviews, privileged access reports and regulatory requests

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field
At least six years of experience in cloud computing, identity management, infrastructure or cybersecurity
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure in a production environment
Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Entra ID, including access management, MFA, SSO, RBAC, PIM and identity governance
Experience with Azure services related to networking, security, storage, monitoring, recovery and applications
Experience in the design, deployment and operation of secure and highly available cloud infrastructures
Hands-on experience with Terraform for infrastructure automation, deployment and management
Experience with cloud security tools and practices, including vulnerability management, security monitoring and incident management
Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) certification or equivalent related certification (Terraform Associate, Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500), Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300)
Knowledge of French is required
Intermediate advanced proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients
Knowledge of infrastructure automation and lifecycle management tools, including PowerShell, Bicep, Git and Azure DevOps
Evening and weekend availability required on an ad-hoc basis

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and annual bonus
4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
Group insurance including telemedicine
Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment