Cloud Engineer - L3

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Global Relay is looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to design, deploy, and optimize Azure and hybrid cloud solutions in Vancouver, enabling reliable, scalable, and secure workloads. You’ll drive infrastructure as code, automation, and security first design, orchestrate identity and access controls, SSO, PKI, and collaborate with network and DevOps teams to connect on prem and cloud services. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in infrastructure operations, 5+ years with Microsoft on prem and cloud, and hands on Terraform, ARM or Bicep, and PowerShell, plus experience with Azure landing zones, ExpressRoute, and monitoring. Base BC salary CAD 120k-140k plus benefits; apply with a concise, outcomes driven resume that highlights cloud security achievements, relevant certifications such as AZ-305 or SC-100, and evidence of collaboration and impact.

Who we are:

For over 25 years, Global Relay has set the standard in enterprise information archiving with industry-leading cloud archiving, surveillance, eDiscovery, and analytics solutions. We securely capture and preserve the communications data of the world’s most highly regulated firms, giving them greater visibility and control over their information and ensuring compliance with stringent regulations.

Though we offer competitive compensation and benefits and all the other perks one would expect from an established company, we are not your typical technology company. Global Relay is a career-building company. A place for big ideas. New challenges. Groundbreaking innovation. It’s a place where you can genuinely make an impact – and be recognized for it.

We believe great businesses thrive on diversity, inclusion, and the contributions of all employees. To that end, we recruit candidates from different backgrounds and foster a work environment that encourages employees to collaborate and learn from each other, completely free of barriers.

Your role:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join our dynamic IT infrastructure team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, deploying, and optimizing cloud-based solutions across hybrid environments. You’ll play a key role in ensuring system reliability, scalability, and performance by leveraging automation, modern cloud architecture, and best practices.

Your job:

• Design and implement cloud infrastructure solutions across Azure and hybrid on-premises environments.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code templates and automation scripts using tools such as PowerShell, ARM, Bicep, or Terraform.
• Implement security practices such as identity management, access control (RBAC) and PKI.
• Configure settings on Azure using Azure Policy.
• Deploy and manage Azure Landing Zones.
• Assist in the integration of on-prem workloads with the cloud services using best practices for scalability and security.
• Monitor cloud resources and services to ensure high availability and performance.
• Configure SSO and set up identity management using SAML, OIDC and Enterprise Applications.
• Collaborate with network engineers to configure secure connectivity (VPNs, ExpressRoute, Private Link, etc.).
• Support DevOps teams with CI/CD pipeline implementation and integration with DevOps tools.
• Troubleshoot cloud-related incidents and perform root cause analysis.
• Maintain documentation of environments, configurations, and standard operating procedures.
• Stay up to date with emerging cloud technologies and compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CSF).
• Subject Matter Expert for the design of on-premises and cloud-based Microsoft technologies, primarily Active Directory, Exchange hybrid, Azure and SQL.
• Escalation point for complex issues with DNS, GPOs, DHCP, File Services & Federation Services.
• Design and implement new processes and procedures to improve the environment and reduce technical debt.
• Contribute to roadmaps to ensure clear direction whilst factoring in existing technological investments and the impact of change.

About you:

• 10+ years’ experience infrastructure Operations/Engineering, including 5+ years of direct experience with design and implementation of on-premises and cloud Microsoft technologies.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services (VMs, Storage, Networking, Identity, Automation)
• Advanced scripting skills in PowerShell and Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, ARM, Bicep)
• Understanding of hybrid cloud architectures and secure mail transport using Exchange Hybrid setups.
• Knowledge of authentication protocols (SAML & OpenID Connect)
• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues across networking, certificates, authentication, and compliance
• Security first mindset: ensure all changes proposed and deployed provide a reasonable level of security based on the requirements and the data involved.
• Exposure to Zero Trust architecture principles
• Experience with Azure networking, Azure Firewall, Front Door, and DNS management
• Experience with containerization (AKS, Helm) and CI/CD integration
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Event Viewer)
• Demonstrated ability to work both collaboratively in a team environment as well as independently in an effective and organized manner in a complex and challenging environment
• Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in both verbal and written English
• Strong organization skills and initiatives
• Experienced with troubleshooting & resolving complex technical problems, writing root cause analysis reports and documenting processes and procedures.
• Ability to analyze system usage and plan for growth and increases in system capacity.
• Ability to assess the need for any system redesign (minor or significant).

Nice to have:

• Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-305) and/or Cybersecurity Architect SC-100
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent work experience.

Compensation:

Global Relay advertises the pay range for this role in compliance with British Columbia’s pay transparency laws. Individual pay rates are determined by evaluating factors such as expertise, skills, education, and professional background. 

The range below reflects the expected annual base salary, which is only one element of our comprehensive total rewards package designed to reflect our company pay philosophy, culture and values. We aim to foster an inspiring work environment and support employees' work-life rhythms. We provide a comprehensive extended health benefits program, including virtual healthcare and a wellness allowance. Employees also receive annual allotted vacation days, which increase based on tenure. Other benefits include: Paid sick days, maternity/parental enhancement program, bonus, and an RRSP contribution matching program. 

For Vancouver-based employees, we provide a subsidized meal program, courtesy of our talented in-house culinary team!

What you can expect:

At Global Relay, there’s no ceiling to what you can achieve. It’s the land of opportunity for the energetic, the intelligent, the driven. You’ll receive the mentoring, coaching, and support you need to reach your career goals. You’ll be part of a culture that breeds creativity and rewards perseverance and hard work. And you’ll be working alongside smart, talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with complementary knowledge and skills.

Global Relay is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We seek to ensure reasonable adjustments, accommodations, and personal time are tailored to meet the unique needs of every individual.

To learn more about our business, culture, and community involvement, visit www.globalrelay.com.