POSITION GOAL:

The Senior Cloud & AI Administrator is responsible for building, implementing, and operating enterprise cloud and AI platforms across the organization. This role directly delivers Azure-based infrastructure, Microsoft 365 services, and enterprise AI solutions (including Copilot and custom AI capabilities), ensuring they are secure, scalable, and effectively utilized.

The position actively executes across infrastructure, security, and data/AI domains to drive modernization, automation, and business outcomes through hands‑on delivery and continuous optimization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Design and Strategy (Execution‑Focused):

Build and maintain enterprise platforms across:

Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, AI services)

Microsoft 365 and collaboration tools

Enterprise AI ecosystem (Copilot, Azure OpenAI, AI development platforms)

Implement cloud‑first and AI‑enabled solutions aligned to business needs

Execute modernization initiatives (e.g., serverless deployments, infrastructure consolidation, automation)

Enterprise AI & Copilot Implementation & Operations:

Configure, deploy, and maintain:

Microsoft Copilot capabilities

AI agents (Copilot Studio, Power Platform)

AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot)

Enforce governance, privacy, and data protection controls within AI solutions

Manage and operate:

AI tool inventory and lifecycle

Monitoring, usage analytics, and cost tracking

Access controls, environment separation (Dev/Test/Prod), and publishing processes

Implement and maintain controls with Security and Compliance teams for:

Responsible AI usage

Audit logging, monitoring, and investigation readiness

Identify and remediate risks related to unsanctioned AI usage while driving adoption of approved tools

Cloud Platform & Infrastructure Delivery:

Build, configure, and operate Azure environments, including:

Networking and hybrid connectivity

Identity and access (Entra ID, Conditional Access)

Compute,



storage, and data services

Execute cloud migrations and workload placements

Continuously optimize cost, performance, and platform reliability

Develop and maintain automation (infrastructure as code, patching, deployment pipelines)

Cybersecurity & Governance Execution:

Implement and enforce governance controls across cloud and AI platforms, including:

Cost management and practices

Access and configuration baselines

Logging, monitoring, and incident response integration

Execute threat modeling inputs and support risk assessments with cybersecurity teams

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Comply with all occupational safety and health rules and regulations approved by the local Country, State and Province, NFI Group management, the safety committee and Union partners

Comply with all Environmental Management Systems certification and Occupational Safety and Health certification achieved by NFI Group

Other duties as assigned.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, related field, or comparable industry experience

Certifications (Preferred)

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate

Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity

TOGAF or enterprise architecture certification (nice to have)

Experience/Knowledge

8–12+ years in IT infrastructure/cloud roles

3–5+ years in architecture‑focused positions

Experience in enterprise‑scale cloud and AI environments

Robust expertise in:

Microsoft Azure (compute, networking, AI services, automation)

Microsoft 365 ecosystem (Teams, SharePoint, Copilot)

Identity and access management (Entra ID)

Solid understanding of:

Enterprise AI platforms and governance models

Data security, privacy, and compliance frameworksHybrid infrastructure and networking

Familiarity with:

AI/ML concepts and enterprise AI deployment patterns

DevOps / GitHub Enterprise and CI/CD pipelines (preferred)

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📌 Senior Cloud and AI Administrator (Manitoba)
🏢 NFI Group
📍 Manitoba