Microsoft Modern Workplace & Azure Deployment Architect

QuadbridgeRemote · Posted 3 months ago

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Description

Microsoft Modern Workplace & Azure Deployment Architect

Who We Are:

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.

We are Quadbridge. See how we’re building tomorrow’s solutions, together.

This Role:

The Microsoft Modern 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 Responsibilities

Deliver end‑to‑end M365 and Azure migrations and modernizations
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

1. Strategy, Discovery & Target‑State Architecture

Lead Modern Workplace and Cloud readiness assessments
Design target‑state architecture across:
- Entra ID (Azure AD)
- Microsoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams)
- Intune / Endpoint Management
- Azure IaaS, PaaS, and landing zones
- Defender and Purview security platforms
Define SaaS vs IaaS vs PaaS strategies
Align technical decisions to business outcomes (productivity, resiliency, security, cost)

2. Identity & Access (Cross‑Platform Foundation)

Design cloud‑first and hybrid identity models
Implement:
- Conditional Access and MFA
- Device‑ and risk‑based access
- Identity governance and privileged access
Ensure identity consistency across Azure and M365 workloads
Lead identity modernization away from legacy authentication models

3. Microsoft 365 Deployment & Adoption

Lead tenant setup and core M365 configuration
Execute:
- Exchange migrations SharePoint / OneDrive migrations
- Teams collaboration and governance design
- Define governance for collaboration and external sharing
Partner on user adoption, change management, and enablement
Prepare environments for Copilot and AI workloads

4. Azure Migration & Modernization

Lead Azure readiness and migration assessments
Use Azure Migrate to assess workload dependencies, sizing, and risk
Design secure Azure landing zones, including:
- Management groups and subscriptions
- Networking (VNets, peering, VPN / ExpressRoute)
- Logging, monitoring, and cost controls
Migrate and modernize workloads:
- Legacy servers → Azure IaaS / PaaS File servers → SharePoint / OneDrive / Azure Files
- Applications → cloud‑optimized designs
Optimize environments post‑migration for performance, security, and cost

5. Security, Governance & Compliance

Embed Zero Trust principles across identity, endpoints, apps, data, and infrastructure
Implement:
- Defender for M365 and Defender for Cloud
- Intune security baselines
- Purview data classification, DLP, retention
Design governance models for Azure resources and M365 collaboration
Align solutions to regulatory and compliance requirements (where applicable)

6. Deployment Leadership & Operational Readiness

Own deployment plans, pilots, phased rollouts, and go‑live execution
Manage risks, dependencies, and rollback strategies
Deliver:
- Architecture and solution documentation
- Security and governance baselines
Support handover to Managed Services or IT operations teams

7. Pre‑Sales & Advisory (VAR / MSP Context)

Support sales and pre‑sales with:
- Technical discovery
- Architecture validation
- Assessment and migration scoping
Translate business needs into assessments, SOWs, and repeatable offers
Identify opportunities for expansion (Security, Copilot, Managed Services)

Required Qualifications

Deep hands‑on experience with Microsoft 365 and Azure
Strong background in identity, security, and governance
Experience leading cloud migrations and modern workplace deployments
Ability to communicate effectively with IT leaders, security teams, and executives
Proven consulting or professional services experience in a VAR/MSP environment

Certifications Required / Strongly Preferred

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert

Highly Relevant / Preferred

Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate
Microsoft Certified: Information Protection and Compliance Administrator Associate
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

Ideal certification profile:

Azure 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, scalable
Well‑adopted cloud architectures
Reduction in legacy infrastructure and technical debt
Customer satisfaction and post‑deployment stability Growth 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 bonus

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Permanent, full-time, remote with expectation to go into office up to twice per month

Location:

Montreal (QC) or Kitchener (ON)

Application Deadline

June 30, 2026

Ce poste est également affiché en français.

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.

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Microsoft Modern Workplace & Azure Deployment Architect

Description

Microsoft Modern Workplace & Azure Deployment Architect

This Role:

Key Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

Certifications Required / Strongly Preferred

Highly Relevant / Preferred

Ideal certification profile:

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