Azure/AKS Platform Administrator, Artificial Intelligence Governance

Desjardins

. Lead the technological implementation and operationalization of the ModelOp platform, from initial design through operations .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeMontréal • CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading the implementation and operationalization of cloud platforms, particularly with Microsoft Azure and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). Proficient in Infrastructure as Code, DevOps practices, and ensuring platform security and resilience.

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Microsoft AzureAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS)Infrastructure as CodeDevOps PracticesKubernetes Administration

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Hard Skills

KubernetesTerraformCI/CDGitOpsCluster AdministrationNode PoolsRBACHelmNetwork PoliciesAutoscaling Mechanisms

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipProblem SolvingCollaborationAutonomy

Tools & Technologies

GitHubGitHub ActionsAzure DevOpsAzure MonitorLog AnalyticsAzure PolicyEntra IDKey VaultAzure Container Registry (ACR)

Industry Keywords

Cloud PlatformsOperationalizationPlatform AvailabilitySecurityResilience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudCyber SecurityKubernetesNode.jsTerraformVault

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the technological implementation and operationalization of the ModelOp 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 Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) environments supporting the platform
Design and automate deployment of infrastructure and platform components using Infrastructure as Code
Define and implement mechanisms ensuring platform availability, resilience, security and effectiveness
Implement DevOps, CI/CD, GitOps, observability and monitoring practices necessary for platform operation
Integrate ModelOp with Azure services and the organization’s identity, security and connectivity frameworks
Identify issues, propose solutions and drive work forward with autonomy
Collaborate with and provide technical leadership to teams across AI, architecture, infrastructure, operations and cybersecurity functions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field
A minimum of six years of relevant experience in the administration, engineering or operation of technological and cloud platforms
Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
Significant experience with Microsoft Azure and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) in critical production environments
Experience in implementing or evolving complex technological platforms, ideally within large corporate environments
Experience with DevOps, CI/CD and GitOps practices, as well as with GitHub, GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps
Knowledge of French is required
Proficiency in Kubernetes, specifically cluster administration, node pools, namespaces, RBAC, Helm, ingress, secrets, certificates, network policies and autoscaling mechanisms
Expertise in Infrastructure as Code approaches, including Terraform
Knowledge of Azure services related to identity, security, networking, logging and operations, including Entra ID, Key Vault, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Azure Policy and ACR

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and annual bonus
4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
Group insurance including telemedicine
Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.