The Data and Artificial Intelligence Platforms Services Department plays a critical role in building and operating the enterprise technology platforms that support data, analytics, and artificial intelligence capabilities across Desjardins. As part of this mission, we are seeking an Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Platform Administrator to play a key role in the implementation, operationalization, and ongoing management of Model Op, our AI governance platform. In this role, you will serve as a subject matter expert for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and will be responsible for the core platform foundations required to deliver and deploy a secure, resilient, and highly automated environment. This position requires a high degree of autonomy, strong technical leadership, and the ability to drive complex technical initiatives in a rapid-paced environment characterized by operational pressure and ambiguity. More specifically, you will be required to:Lead the technological implementation and operationalization of the Model Op platform, from initial design through operations.Serve as the technical lead for Microsoft Azure and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), guiding technological decisions and helping resolve complex challenges.Administer, maintain and update the Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) environments supporting the platform.Design and automate the deployment of infrastructure and platform components using an Infrastructure as Code approach.Define and implement the mechanisms ensuring the platform is available, resilient, secure and effective.Implement the Dev Ops, CI/CD, Git Ops, observability,



and monitoring practices necessary for platform operation.Ensure the integration of Model Op with Azure services, as well as with the organization’s identity, security, and connectivity frameworks.Show initiative and autonomy in identifying issues, proposing solutions, and driving work forward, even when strategic directions or needs are still evolving.Collaborate with and provide technical leadership to teams across AI, architecture, infrastructure, operations, and cybersecurity functions.What we offer*Competitive salary and annual bonus4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first yearDefined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirementGroup insurance including telemedicineReimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.What you bring to the tableBachelor's degree in a related fieldA minimum of six years of relevant experience in the administration, engineering or operation of technological and cloud platformsPlease note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be consideredSignificant experience with Microsoft Azure and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)



in critical production environmentsExperience in implementing or evolving complex technological platforms, ideally within large corporate environmentsExperience with Dev Ops, CI/CD and Git Ops practices, as well as with Git Hub, Git Hub Actions or Azure Dev OpsKnowledge of French is requiredProficiency in Kubernetes, specifically cluster administration, node pools, namespaces, RBAC, Helm, ingress, secrets, certificates, network policies and autoscaling mechanismsExpertise in Infrastructure as Code approaches, including TerraformKnowledge of Azure services related to identity, security, networking, logging and operations, including Entra ID, Key Vault, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Azure Policy and ACRAction oriented, Business insight, Complexity, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learningEquity, Diversity, Inclusion and AccessibilityAt Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!Job FamilyInformation technology (FG)#J-18808-Ljbffr

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