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Job Summary SaskPower is looking for a Specialist, Cloud Infrastructure (Solution Architect) to be part of an agile, innovative team focused on modern technologies and continuous improvement. The role provides technical expertise related to cloud infrastructure, configuration management and solution design, and contributes to documentation and knowledge standards. Operating as part of the Technology & Security team, the position supports the setup, ongoing operation and continuous improvement of modern, secure and regulated technology environments.
This position is responsible for acting as a leader and central point of contact, providing expert advice and direction related to cloud services supporting business operations.
Key Accountabilities Plan, research, develop, evaluate and implement processes, policies and procedures utilized for the strategies and initiatives related to cloud infrastructure and configuration
Act as a subject matter expert in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), developing and implementing reusable deployment templates using Bicep and Azure Resource Manager (ARM)
Assist in the configuration, implementation and maintenance of cloud infrastructure
Automate Azure infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Azure DevOps and Power Platform
Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps for automated deployments
Apply Azure Policy, RBAC and security best practices to ensure compliance and governance




Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure, deployments and configurations
Maintain version control and manage infrastructure changes using Git repositories in Azure DevOps
Optimize infrastructure for performance, cost efficiency and reliability
Develop and promote FinOps best practices, driving cloud cost optimization, consumption visibility, forecasting and responsible financial management of cloud services
Lead and facilitate a Cloud Community of Practice focused on FinOps, governance, standards and knowledge sharing
Document infrastructure configurations, standards and best practices
Represent the department and prepare and present material to internal and external audiences as required
Maintain knowledge of industry developments and best practices related to area of specialization and adapt them to SaskPower’s operational environment
Provide leadership and direction to project teams and/or assigned staff as required
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or other related equivalent AND/OR;
Related professional designation(s) and/or certification(s) including Azure certifications AND/OR;
Three (3) years of related Azure experience, preferably in Azure DevOps, deployment of Azure resources, CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (IaC)
Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions including Bicep and Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates
Hands-on experience with Azure services including networking, compute, storage, identity and access management,



monitoring and security services
Experience in implementing Azure policies, RBAC and security controls
Experience with Git repositories and version control strategies in Azure DevOps
Experience designing and developing highly secure IT solutions
Knowledge of networking principles and security best practices
Team player with the ability to build and maintain strategic relationships both internal and external to SaskPower
Innovative and results oriented thinker, with the ability to lead and provide advice regarding complex and confidential issues with sensitivity and professionalism
Experience with establishing and maintaining standards such as: reference models, process models, architecture frameworks and methods
Excellent analytical, research and problem solving skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work and manage in a changing environment
Ability to foster a culture focused on safety, innovation and teamwork
Demonstrated skill in SaskPower’s competencies
Must have a continuing record of professional development
A suitable combination of relevant education and experience may also be considered
Candidates under consideration may be required to participate in an assessment process consisting of any/all of the following: interview, abilities test, case study and/or presentation.
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We base our selection process on merit and encourage all diverse groups to participate fully.
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📌 Specialist, Cloud Architecture (Solution Architect) (Saskatchewan)
🏢 SaskPower
📍 Saskatchewan