31 Aug
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Quadbridge
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Kitchener
31 Aug
Quadbridge
Kitchener
Quadbridge is a fast-growing North American IT solutions provider, empowering businesses to navigate complex challenges daily, through strong 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. See how we’re building tomorrow’s solutions, together.
The Microsoft Contemporary Workplace & Azure Deployment Architect is responsible for designing, leading, and delivering integrated Microsoft 365 and Azure transformations. 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.
Establish secure, scalable identity-first cloud foundations
Reduce legacy infrastructure and technical debt
Enable adoption, governance, and long-term operational success
Position customers for Copilot and AI readiness
Microsoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams)
Align technical decisions to business outcomes (productivity, resiliency, security, cost)
Identity & Access (Cross-Platform Foundation)
Device- and risk-based access
Microsoft 365 Deployment & Adoption
Lead tenant setup and core M365 configuration
Exchange migrations SharePoint / OneDrive migrations
Prepare environments for Copilot and AI workloads
Use Azure Migrate to assess workload dependencies, sizing, and risk
Networking (VNets, peering, VPN / ExpressRoute)
Logging, monitoring, and cost controls SharePoint / OneDrive / Azure Files
Optimize environments post-migration for performance, security, and cost
Embed Zero Trust principles across identity, endpoints, apps, data, and infrastructure
Purview data classification, DLP, retention Align solutions to regulatory and compliance requirements (where applicable)
Deployment Leadership & Operational Readiness
Own deployment plans, pilots, phased rollouts, and go-live execution
Manage risks, dependencies, and rollback strategies
Support handover to Managed Services or IT operations teams
Technical discovery
Deep hands‑on experience with Microsoft 365 and Azure
Experience leading cloud migrations and modern workplace deployments
Ability to communicate effectively with IT leaders, security teams, and executives
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Microsoft 365 Certified: Microsoft Certified: Microsoft Certified: Microsoft Certified: Information Protection and Compliance Administrator Associate
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert + M365 Enterprise Administrator Expert, with at least one Security/Identity and one Azure infrastructure or migration certification.
On‑time, on‑budget M365 and Azure deployments Secure, scalable
Reduction in legacy infrastructure and technical debt
Customer satisfaction and post‑deployment stability Growth in downstream services (Security, AI, Managed Services)
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 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.
160,000 to $162,000 annually + delivery team bonus
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. Permanent, full‑time, remote with expectation to go into office up to twice per month
Quadbridge 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. #
📌 Microsoft Modern Workplace & Azure Deployment Architect (Kitchener)
🏢 Quadbridge
📍 Kitchener