Microsoft Modern Workplace&Azure Deployment Architect, Kitchener

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 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

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

Lead Azure readiness and migration assessments

Use Azure Migrate to assess workload dependencies, sizing, and risk

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

Highly Relevant / Preferred

Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate

Microsoft Certified: Information Protection and Compliance 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

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 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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