Montreal (QC) or Kitchener (ON)Who We Are:Quadbridge is a fast‐growing North American IT solutions provider, empowering businesses to navigate complex challenges daily, through robust partnerships with leading technology providers and close collaboration with our team and customers.With locations in Kitchener, Montreal and Vancouver, we strive to create an energetic, fun workplace where ambitious, like‐minded teammates collaborate, innovate, and thrive as we continue to grow our national footprint.We are Quadbridge. See how we're building tomorrow's solutions, together.This Role:The Microsoft Up-to-date Workplace & Azure Deployment Architect is responsible for designing, leading, and delivering integrated Microsoft 365 and Azure transformations. This role ensures that identity, security, collaboration, and infrastructure are modernized together, aligned to business outcomes, and delivered securely at scale. The architect acts as a trusted advisor, translating business requirements into cloud‐first architectures while guiding customers through deployment, adoption, governance, and operational readiness.This role reports to the Technical Team Leader.Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver end‐to‐end M365 and Azure migrations and modernizationsEstablish secure, scalable identity‐first cloud foundationsReduce legacy infrastructure and technical debtEnable adoption, governance, and long‐term operational successPosition customers for Copilot and AI readiness1. Strategy, Discovery & Target‐State ArchitectureLead Modern Workplace and Cloud readiness assessmentsMicrosoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams)Intune / Endpoint ManagementAzure IaaS, PaaS, and landing zonesDefender and Purview security platformsDefine SaaS vs IaaS vs PaaS strategiesAlign technical decisions to business outcomes (productivity, resiliency, security, cost)2. Identity & Access (Cross‐Platform Foundation)Design cloud‐first and hybrid identity modelsImplement:Conditional Access and MFADevice‐ and risk‐based accessIdentity governance and privileged accessEnsure identity consistency across Azure and M365 workloadsLead identity modernization away from legacy authentication models3.



Microsoft 365 Deployment & AdoptionLead tenant setup and core M365 configurationExecute:Exchange migrations, SharePoint / OneDrive migrationsTeams collaboration and governance designDefine governance for collaboration and external sharingPartner on user adoption, change management, and enablementPrepare environments for Copilot and AI workloadsLead Azure readiness and migration assessmentsUse Azure Migrate to assess workload dependencies, sizing, and riskManagement groups and subscriptionsNetworking (VNets, peering, VPN / ExpressRoute)Logging, monitoring, and cost controlsMigrate and modernize workloads:Legacy servers → Azure IaaS / PaaSFile servers → SharePoint / OneDrive / Azure FilesApplications → cloud‐optimized designsOptimize environments post‐migration for performance, security, and cost5. Security, Governance & ComplianceEmbed Zero Trust principles across identity, endpoints, apps, data, and infrastructureImplement:Defender for M365 and Defender for CloudIntune security baselinesPurview data classification, DLP, retentionDesign governance models for Azure resources and M365 collaborationAlign solutions to regulatory and compliance requirements (where applicable)6. Deployment Leadership & Operational ReadinessOwn deployment plans, pilots, phased rollouts, and go‐live executionManage risks, dependencies, and rollback strategiesDeliver:Architecture and solution documentationSecurity and governance baselinesSupport handover to Managed Services or IT operations teams7. Pre‐Sales & Advisory (VAR / MSP Context)Support sales and pre‐sales with:Technical discoveryArchitecture validationAssessment and migration scopingTranslate business needs into assessments, SOWs, and repeatable offersIdentify opportunities for expansion (Security, Copilot, Managed Services)Required QualificationsDeep hands‐on experience with Microsoft 365 and AzureStrong background in identity, security,



and governanceExperience leading cloud migrations and modern workplace deploymentsAbility to communicate effectively with IT leaders, security teams, and executivesProven consulting or professional services experience in a VAR/MSP environmentCertifications Required / Strongly PreferredMicrosoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect ExpertHighly Relevant / PreferredMicrosoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator AssociateMicrosoft Certified: Information Protection and Compliance Administrator AssociateIdeal certification profileAzure Solutions Architect Expert + M365 Enterprise Administrator Expert, with at least one Security/Identity and one Azure infrastructure or migration certification.What Success Looks Like (First 12 Months)On‐time, on‐budget M365 and Azure deployments; secure, scalableReduction in legacy infrastructure and technical debtCustomer satisfaction and post‐deployment stabilityGrowth in downstream services (Security, AI, Managed Services)Why Quadbridge?Invest in Your Future – Benefit from our RRSP program to help you plan ahead.Grow With Us – Take advantage of ongoing professional training and development opportunities.Comprehensive Coverage – A complete health, dental, life and LTD insurance plan.Top‐Tier Equipment – We provide everything you need to do your best work.A Vibrant Workplace – Join us for monthly social and team building events.Perks You'll Love – In our Montreal office, enjoy an onsite chef and gym.Stay Connected – Receive a phone allowance to keep you plugged in.Bring Your Best Friend – Our offices are pet‐friendly!Salary range$160,000 to $162,000 annually + delivery team bonusWork ScheduleMonday to Friday, 8:30 a.M. to 5 p.M.Permanent, full‐time, remote with expectation to go into office up to twice per monthLocationMontreal (QC) or Kitchener (ON)Application DeadlineQuadbridge is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in compliance with the Canadian Human Rights Act and Employment Equity Act. If you require accommodations under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable Canadian laws during the interview process, please inform us, and we will ensure your needs are met. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Microsoft Modern Workplace & Azure Deployment Architect (Kitchener)
🏢 Quadbridge
📍 Kitchener