Cloud Engineer

Job summary

Design, deploy, secure, monitor, and optimize Azure cloud infrastructure, while supporting GCP workloads, cloud migrations, and infrastructure automation using Terraform and CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate across technical teams on governance, reliability, incident response, documentation, and the responsible adoption of AI-enabled cloud operations.

Job details

Location: Oakville, ON - Hybrid Employment Type: Permanent Salary: $95-135k per year Job Title: Cloud Engineer Morson Edge is seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer to join a growing infrastructure team. This role is ideal for a cloud professional with strong Microsoft Azure expertise who is passionate about designing, deploying, and optimizing secure, scalable cloud environments. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting cloud transformation initiatives, infrastructure automation, and the adoption of AI-driven technologies within cloud operations. Key Responsibilities Cloud Infrastructure & Architecture Design, deploy, and maintain highly available cloud infrastructure primarily within Microsoft Azure environments. Support multi-cloud initiatives and contribute to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) workloads as required. Architect and implement solutions utilizing Azure services including Virtual Machines, AKS, Azure Networking, Azure Storage, Azure Active Directory, and Azure Policy. Lead and support cloud migration projects, including lift-and-shift, re-platforming, and application modernization initiatives. Infrastructure Automation & DevOps Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform. Automate deployment, configuration management, and scaling processes through CI/CD pipelines. Manage containerized environments using Docker and Azure App Services, with Kubernetes (AKS) experience considered a strong asset. Promote DevOps best practices and continuous improvement initiatives. AI-Enabled Cloud Engineering Evaluate and implement AI-powered tools to improve cloud operations, automation, monitoring, and performance optimization. Support the responsible adoption of AI technologies within cloud engineering workflows. Research and assess emerging AI-driven cloud management capabilities to enhance efficiency and reliability. Security, Compliance & Governance Implement cloud security best practices including identity and access management, encryption, network segmentation, and compliance controls. Apply Azure governance policies and standards to maintain secure and compliant cloud environments. Support vulnerability management, remediation activities, and disaster recovery planning. Conduct regular infrastructure reviews and audits to ensure operational excellence and regulatory compliance. Monitoring & Reliability Monitor and troubleshoot cloud environments using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights. Optimize cloud performance, availability, and cost management strategies. Support incident response activities, root cause analysis, and ongoing service improvements. Collaboration & Documentation Partner with development, security, and data teams to deliver cloud infrastructure solutions that support business objectives. Maintain accurate technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational runbooks. Collaborate with senior technical leadership to align cloud strategy with organizational goals. Qualifications Required 3–5+ years of hands-on experience in cloud engineering, cloud infrastructure, or a related technical role. Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure, including deployment, administration, optimization, and architecture. Experience developing Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies. Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Proficiency in scripting or automation languages including Python, PowerShell, or Bash. Strong understanding of cloud networking, identity management, and security principles. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Familiarity with Azure AI/ML services and AI-enabled infrastructure tools. Experience with monitoring platforms such as Grafana, Datadog, or Prometheus. Knowledge of HashiCorp Vault and secrets management practices. Experience working within regulated industries and compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, PIPEDA, or ISO 27001. Certifications (Preferred) Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect Why Join? Competitive compensation package. Comprehensive benefits program. Fully remote work environment. Collaborative and innovative team culture. Opportunity to contribute to AI-driven cloud transformation initiatives. Morson Edge is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment process.

What you’ll do

Design, deploy, secure, monitor, and optimize Azure cloud infrastructure, while supporting GCP workloads, cloud migrations, and infrastructure automation using Terraform and CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate across technical teams on governance, reliability, incident response, documentation, and the responsible adoption of AI-enabled cloud operations.

Requirements

Requires 3–5+ years of cloud engineering experience, strong hands-on Azure expertise, Terraform and CI/CD knowledge, containerization experience, scripting skills, and a solid understanding of cloud networking, identity, and security. A bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience is required, along with legal eligibility to work in Canada; GCP, monitoring tools, compliance experience, and relevant certifications are preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Program

Listed skills

• Microsoft Azure · Preferred
• Kubernetes · Preferred
• Docker · Preferred
• Terraform · Preferred
• Python · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Microsoft Azure
• Terraform
• Infrastructure As Code
• CI/CD Pipelines
• DevOps
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Python
• PowerShell
• Bash
• Cloud Networking
• Identity And Access Management
• Cloud Security
• Google Cloud Platform
• Azure Monitor
• Log Analytics

Job areas

• Technology
• Software
• Engineering
• Consulting

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