Infra/Cloud & GenAI Architect Job Calgary area,Alberta Canada,IT/Tech

Position: Infra / Cloud & GenAI Architect

Microsoft Azure and Primary skills required are Deep knowledge in public Cloud technologies| and Dev Ops integration using Jenkins| Git Lab| and Kubernetes.

Contributions to open-source GenAIML projects or published papers.

Familiarity with Lang Chain| Llama Index| or similar orchestration frameworks

Expectations from the Role

Provide inputs, recommendations for Cloud design, planning, defining strategic roadmap, defining network policies.

Handling of level-3, escalated tickets, critical change implementation, creation of Cloud design documents such as HLD, LLD.

Implementation of Cloud Foundation services such as VNET, VNET Peering, VPN setup, Express Route.

Provide recommendations/inputs for Cloud service improvement, documentations, support audits, provide inputs during service review meetings with third party vendors, WAN service providers on VPN, WAF, API gateway etc.

SPOC for Customer, Attend CAB meeting, Monitoring & review of Service levels, service availability, health and performance monitoring.

Must Have

Have 10 plus years of experience in design and implementation of Cloud technologies primarily Microsoft Azure and AWS
Working Knowledge/experience in implementing the Cloud Foundation services such as VNET, VNET Peering, VPN setup, Express Route
Experience in carrying out the MAP tool assessments and Site Recovery deployment planner tool
Working knowledge/experience in designing and implementing Azure AD and user migrations from On Premise
Working knowledge/experience in deployment of Open VPN, WAF, API gateway etc.
Working knowledge/experience in setting up AD, DNS, Backup Configurations, Monitoring Solutions, Patching
Hands on experience in Automation scripts such as Windows Power Shell/Bash, Python Scripting etc. Embed GenAI capabilities into web, mobile, and edge applications
Migrating the On Premise Workloads to Cloud using Cloud Native toolsets such as ASR (Azure Site Recovery), Azure Migrate, and AWS Migration Hub, etc.
Theoretical/working knowledge in CI/CD concepts and tools such as Azure Dev Ops / Git Lab
Knowledge in ARM templates, and familiar with containers such as Openshift, Kubernetes, Docker etc.
Expert level knowledge in Cloud Foundation design and Disaster Recovery scenarios
Preparing Complex Cloud Designs and good problem solving skills including develop and deploy Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Azure Bicep or Terraform
Maintain Good Customer Rapport and should be to leading the Implementation and Migration Projects on Large Scale
Good communication, analytical, presentation and documentation skills

Good to Have

Experience with IT Service Management Tools (preferably Remedy, Service Now)
Working Knowledge of Core Services such as AD, DNS, Monitoring, Backup, Patching and Security tools
Must to have Azure Administrator Associate and anyone of the Architect certifications - Microsoft Azure 70-534 or 70-535
Must to have Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification, Azure Dev Ops Engineer Expert certification, AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification
Handling Multi Cloud platform is an advantage
Good Understanding and Working knowledge on DC migration, P2V and V2V migrations

Technical Skills Azure Fundamentals

Comprehensive understanding of Azure services, solutions, and management tools.
Familiarity with Azure architecture, including regions, availability zones, and resource groups.

Infrastructure Management

Proficiency in creating and managing virtual machines, networks, and storage solutions.
Experience with Azure Virtual Network, VPN Gateway, and Express Route.

CI/CD and Dev Ops

Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices.
Experience with Azure Dev Ops, Git Hub Actions, and other CI/CD tools.
Automating deployment processes using pipelines and infrastructure as code (IaC) with ARM templates, Terraform, or Bicep.

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Managing identities and access with Azure Active Directory (Azure AD).
Implementing role-based access control (RBAC) and managing security policies.

Database Management

Expertise in Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, and other database services.
Skills in database design, optimization, and maintenance.

Security and Compliance

Implementing security best practices and maintaining compliance with industry standards.
Experience with Azure Security Center, Azure Policy, and Azure Sentinel.

Monitoring and Optimization

Using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights for performance monitoring and optimization.
Troubleshooting and resolving issues to ensure high availability and reliability.

AI Automation

Building and shipping GenAI or LLM-driven products.
Advanced Python (FastAPI, PyTorch, Hugging Face); plus proficiency in Type Script/Node.js, Go, or Java.
Production experience on AWS or Azure with GPU workloads (Sage Maker, Bedrock, Azure ML).
Strong grasp of algorithms, distributed systems, and data engineering (Spark, Kafka, Delta Lake).
Commitment to responsible AI, data governance, and cybersecurity best practices for critical…

Infra​/Cloud & GenAI Architect

Infra/Cloud & GenAI Architect