Information Technology Specialist (Kubernetes)

Alten; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN CANADA, with offices in Montreal and Toronto, seeks a Kubernetes specialist to deploy and manage cloud-native environments in Ottawa. The role requires CGP and Reliability clearances and onsite work four days a week.

You’ll lead AKS, Docker, and cloud infrastructure, build CI/CD pipelines with Terraform and Ansible, and document architectures for internal teams. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in Kubernetes production, Azure/AKS, and containerization, plus strong communication to explain

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Kubernetes production experience.
• 5+ years of Azure and AKS experience.
• 5+ years of Docker and containerization expertise.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters.
• Support and optimize AKS environments.
• Troubleshoot containerized production applications.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Automate infrastructure through Terraform and Ansible.
• Act as Kubernetes SME for internal teams.
• Create architecture documentation and technical presentations.
• Collaborate with development teams on cloud-native applications.

Skills

Kubernetes production experience

Azure AKS experience

Docker and containerization

Communication skills

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

In just three decades, ALTEN has become a global leader in Research & Development, Engineering, IT Services, Life Sciences, and Network Services. With a presence in more than 30 countries and a team of over 60,000 employees, we are trusted by industry leaders worldwide to deliver pioneering solutions and drive technical excellence.

ALTEN CANADA, a proud subsidiary of ALTEN headquartered in France, is dedicated to serving the Canadian market. With offices in Montreal and Toronto, we combine global expertise with local insight to accelerate innovation across Canada.

At ALTEN CANADA, our consultants thrive on solving complex, highly technical challenges across diverse industries. From Life Sciences to Energy, Automation to Manufacturing, Aviation, Defense. Automotive, Rail and Transportation to Information Systems and Telecommunications, our unwavering commitment to excellence shaping the future of technology and industry.

Job Requirement

• Controlled Goods Program (CGP) + Reliability -(Eligibility to obtain both clearances is MUST)
• Able to work onsite in Ottawa 4 days per week (Must Have)
• Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters
• Support and optimize AKS environments
• Troubleshoot containerized production applications
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines
• Automate infrastructure through Terraform and Ansible
• Act as Kubernetes SME for internal teams
• Create architecture documentation and technical presentations
• Collaborate with development teams on cloud-native applications

Must-haves:

• Minimum 5 years of Kubernetes production experience
• 5+ years of Azure and AKS experience
• 5+ years of Docker and containerization expertise
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences

Nice to have:

• Terraform and Ansible experience

Why Join Us?

ALTEN Canada fosters a dynamic, collaborative work environment where every team member is empowered to reach their full potential. We are deeply committed to investing in our people by offering meaningful experiences and supporting continuous learning, growth, and career development

At ALTEN Canada, your skills are celebrated, your ambitions supported, and your growth continuously nurtured. Join us and discover the difference of working with a company that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence, where endless possibilities await.

ALTEN CANADA is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to provide a work environment where every individual feels welcomed, valued, and respected, allowing them to thrive to their full potential. This includes our dedication to offer accessibility measures to those who require them. Should you require any accommodation during our recruitment process, please reach out to us.

Alten uses artificial intelligence tools to support certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process, such as interview note-taking and résumé formatting. These tools do not make hiring decisions. Candidate consent is always obtained prior to use.

In accordance with our compensation practices, ALTEN is providing the salary range associated with this opportunity. Final compensation will be determined after considering several factors, including professional experience, skill set, educational background, certifications, and geographic market conditions. The current target salary range for this role is $120,000 per year or $75-$80/HR (Incorporated).

This job posting corresponds to an active and immediate vacancy currently open with one of Alten’s clients.