Infrastructure Automation and Scripting Specialist

Flynn Group of Companies; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trade contractor in Canada is seeking an Infrastructure Automation Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role involves designing and implementing automated solutions for infrastructure, requiring expertise in scripting languages and automation tools. Ideal candidates will have a degree in IT and experience in cloud platforms as well as a collaborative spirit. Excellent benefits and a commitment to work/life balance are offered.

Benefits

Funded training and development program

On-site gym

Dental and supplemental medical plan

RRSP contributions

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Subsidized onsite cafeteria

Free parking and EV Charging

Family Events

Sports Sponsorship Program

Retailer Discounts

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience as an Infrastructure Automation Specialist or similar role.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing automation solutions for complex infrastructure environments.
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure provisioning and configuration management tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automated solutions for infrastructure.
• Develop automation scripts, tools, and frameworks.
• Create Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) templates using tools like Terraform.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure changes.

Skills

Scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell, Ruby)

Automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, Chef)

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Git

Job description

At Flynn, it's not just a job, it's a career

Imagine a career where your creativity and technical skills can fuel BIG innovations. Where your work will have an impact on the productivity of your client’s day-to-day lives. Be recognized for your skills and take part in the full Infrastructure spectrum. Work with leading-edge technology and help shape the future of a rapidly growing organization.

Here at Flynn, you’ll have the opportunity to work for a growing company, on a variety of technologies in a fast-paced environment, you will be able to enhance your abilities while pushing your limits. Join a team that works closely together on supporting and building a robust infrastructure. You’ll enjoy excellent benefits; a commitment to work/life balance, funded training plans and the ability to be recognized for your talents.

Our Team

A small growing team of collaborative individuals working together to solve hard problems and deliver consistent, scalable IT infrastructure solutions. Everyone wears many different hats and works on several projects simultaneously.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining automated solutions for our infrastructure, enabling efficient management and scaling of our systems. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of infrastructure technologies, scripting languages, and automation tools, along with a passion for optimizing and streamlining operations.

What We Offer

• Funded training and development program
• Very well-equipped on-site gym
• Dental and supplemental medical plan
• RRSP contributions
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Subsidized onsite cafeteria with excellent food choices!
• Free parking and EV Charging facility
• Family Events and Flynn Fest
• Sports Sponsorship Program
• Rogers Preferred Program
• Perkopolis Retailer Discounts

A Day in the Life

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and understand automation needs for various infrastructure components.
• Design, develop, and maintain automation scripts, tools, and frameworks to streamline provisioning, configuration, deployment, and monitoring of infrastructure resources.
• Create and manage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) templates using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible to ensure consistent and reproducible infrastructure deployments.
• Implement and maintain continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for infrastructure changes, ensuring rapid and reliable updates.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation enhancement within the infrastructure and operations landscape.
• Monitor the performance and reliability of automated systems, troubleshooting and resolving issues promptly.
• Collaborate with security teams to implement best practices for infrastructure security and compliance within the automation processes.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to infrastructure automation, scripting, and orchestration.

What We Are Seeking

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 3-4 yrs of proven experience as an Infrastructure Automation Specialist or similar role, with a strong background in designing and implementing automation solutions for complex infrastructure environments.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, or Ruby, with the ability to write clean, modular, and maintainable code.
• Hands‑on experience with infrastructure provisioning and configuration management tools like Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git to manage and track changes to automation scripts and configurations.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and experience with cloud automation services.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes is a plus.
• Solid knowledge of networking concepts, security principles, and best practices in the context of infrastructure automation.
• Relevant certifications in automation, scripting, cloud platforms, or related areas are advantageous.

About You

• Excellent problem‑solving skills
• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues in a timely manner
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams

Flynn Group of Companies is the leading trade contractor in North America that works on virtually every aspect of a building’s outer layer, including Roofing, Glazing, Waterproofing, and Architectural Metals. The foundation of our award winning success is having the right people on our team.

We are also highly active and committed to creating an environment which is accessible to all of our customers, employees and applicants. Reasonable accommodations in the hiring process will be provided to people with disabilities upon request.