Senior DevOps/Infrastructure Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Laval; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian IT services provider is seeking a Senior DevOps / Infrastructure Engineer in Ottawa. This role involves designing secure systems, leading automation initiatives, and ensuring compliance for public sector clients. Candidates must have experience with Dynatrace APM and hold an active Canadian Secret Clearance. Join a forward-thinking team and work on high-impact projects with competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Long-term growth potential

Qualifications

• Experience in DevOps, SRE, or Infrastructure Engineering roles.
• Proficiency with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Active Canadian Secret Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain secure, scalable infrastructure.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code using tools like Terraform.
• Collaborate to build robust CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

DevOps

SRE

Infrastructure Engineering

Scripting

Security Best Practices

Education

Relevant Certifications

Tools

Dynatrace APM

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Description

Senior DevOps / Infrastructure Engineer (Ottawa – Secret Clearance)

Location: Ottawa, Ontario (Hybrid)

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Clearance Required: Active Canadian Secret Clearance About the Opportunity

Coders Connect is proud to partner with a leading Canadian IT services provider that delivers cutting-edge infrastructure and software solutions to federal government clients. With a strong reputation for reliability, innovation, and security, our client is trusted to support some of the most mission-critical systems in the country.

They are currently looking for a Senior DevOps / Infrastructure Engineer to join their Ottawa-based team. This is a high-impact role where you'll shape secure, scalable systems and lead automation initiatives in a hybrid cloud environment. Experience with Dynatrace APM and an active Canadian Secret Clearance are essential.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design, build, and maintain secure, scalable infrastructure across cloud and hybrid environments.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or similar.
• Integrate and optimize Dynatrace APM for performance monitoring and proactive alerting.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to build robust CI/CD pipelines.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and root cause analysis for infrastructure issues.
• Ensure systems meet compliance and security standards relevant to public sector clients.
• Produce and maintain detailed documentation for infrastructure, processes, and policies.

Requirements

• Experience in DevOps, SRE, or Infrastructure Engineering roles.
• Proficiency with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Hands-on experience with Dynatrace APM – implementation, usage, and insights.
• Strong scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell).
• Experience with containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Deep understanding of security, networking, and infrastructure best practices.
• Canadian Secret Clearance (active and valid).
• Based in Ottawa or willing to commute/work in a hybrid model.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with Canadian government or defense clients.
• Relevant certifications (AWS DevOps Pro, CKA, etc.).
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., ITSG-33, NIST).

Why Join?

• Work on high-impact projects in a secure and stable sector.
• Join a forward-thinking engineering team using modern tools and practices.
• Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits.
• Long-term growth potential in a trusted, high-reputation organization.