Cloud & Infrastructure Specialist

Summary

Valsoft Corporation is seeking a Cloud & Infrastructure Specialist to support its emerging DevOps group and production SaaS environments. The role focuses on managing Windows, database, cloud, containerized, and multi-cloud infrastructure while driving automation, security, monitoring, reliability, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain secure, scalable Windows Server infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments
• Administer and optimize Remote Desktop Services (RDS) deployments, including Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments
• Manage and maintain Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL database instances, including performance tuning, backups, and patching
• Participate in upgrades and transitions of customer environments to newer technologies
• Provision, secure, and maintain infrastructure within AWS (e.g., EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, RDS, CloudWatch), applying cost-optimization and security best practices
• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot containerized workloads (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes/ECS) to support scalable, portable infrastructure
• Contribute to and help maintain CI/CD deployment pipelines for each of our application environments, supporting reliable, repeatable releases
• Support and maintain the underlying infrastructure for our production dealer software environments, ensuring uptime, performance, and reliability for our customers
• Collaborate across Azure and AWS environments to standardize monitoring, automation, and deployment practices in a multi-cloud landscape
• Implement centralized monitoring and logging solutions
• Set up automated alerts and conduct regular performance audits
• Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements
• Develop and enforce security best practices across on-premises, Azure, and AWS environments
• Continuously assess vulnerabilities and implement cybersecurity measures
• Assist in patch management, system updates, and endpoint protection
• Provide escalation support for production infrastructure issues
• Work closely with development teams to improve reliability and performance
• Document procedures, configurations, and troubleshooting steps
• Mentor and guide team members across the organization
• Facilitate knowledge transfer and cross-training within the team
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation and efficiency within the organization
• Participate in on-call rotation, after-hours activities (weekends and evenings), and respond to incidents as needed

Skills

• 3+ years of experience in a Windows support or administration role
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Experience with Windows Remote Desktop Services required; familiarity with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is an asset
• Experience managing Microsoft SQL Server and/or PostgreSQL in production environments
• Proficiency in Windows Server OS, Active Directory, Group Policy
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V)
• Experience with core AWS services (e.g., EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, RDS, CloudWatch) in a production environment
• PowerShell scripting and automation experience
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Experience with Windows Remote Desktop Services required; familiarity with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is an asset
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure (Entra ID, Networking, DevOps, Security) is an asset
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is an asset
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions is an asset
• Microsoft Azure certification (e.g., AZ-140) is an asset
• AWS certification (e.g., AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate or Solutions Architect – Associate) is an asset

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 3+ years of experience in a Windows support or administration role
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Experience with Windows Remote Desktop Services required; familiarity with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is an asset
• Experience managing Microsoft SQL Server and/or PostgreSQL in production environments
• Proficiency in Windows Server OS, Active Directory, Group Policy
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V)
• Experience with core AWS services (e.g., EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, RDS, CloudWatch) in a production environment
• PowerShell scripting and automation experience
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities

Nice to Haves

• Experience with Windows Remote Desktop Services required; familiarity with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is an asset
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure (Entra ID, Networking, DevOps, Security) is an asset
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is an asset
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions is an asset
• Microsoft Azure certification (e.g., AZ-140) is an asset
• AWS certification (e.g., AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate or Solutions Architect – Associate) is an asset

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Remote role