Infrastructure Automation Lead

Bombardier Transportation GmbH; Dorval; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Infrastructure Automation Lead to spearhead the development of automation tools within their Infrastructure domain. This role emphasizes orchestrating and automating infrastructure tasks to improve operational efficiency and scalability. The ideal candidate will leverage extensive experience in DevOps and cloud engineering, mentoring junior team members while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Join a forward-thinking organization that prioritizes employee growth and well-being, and be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of innovation in the aerospace sector.

Benefits

Dental Insurance

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT experience with 5+ years in DevOps or cloud engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with automation tools like Ansible and Terraform.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of automation tools for infrastructure.
• Mentor junior team members and enhance operational efficiencies through automation.

Skills

DevOps

Linux Administration

Ansible

Terraform

CI/CD

Scripting (Bash, Python, PowerShell)

Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure)

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Networking

Security

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology

Tools

GitLab

GitHub

Grafana

Prometheus

OpenShift

Proxmox

Job description

When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.

At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world’s peak-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments, and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all and defining excellence, together.

Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the best work happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise.

With our employees’ well-being top of mind, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes the following:

• Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Infrastructure Automation Lead to lead the development and implementation of automation tools within our Infrastructure domain. This individual will focus on orchestrating and automating infrastructure tasks, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing scalability. You would also be responsible for mentoring junior members of the team, identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring the environment is secure, efficient, and scalable. Over time, the role may expand into broader DevOps and end-user automation facilitation.

The ideal candidate will have experience in customer or LOB-facing roles and vendor partners.

Responsibilities:

• Research, analyze and propose automation tools and best practice workflows.
• Follow and implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) principles for repeatable, scalable, and secure deployments.
• Design, develop, and maintain infrastructure automation solutions using tools such as Ansible and Terraform.
• Develop and maintain automation frameworks for infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and monitoring integration with tools such as Grafana and Prometheus.
• Build CI/CD pipelines with GitLab and/or GitHub Actions to automate infrastructure deployments.
• Leverage expertise in Linux-based environments to integrate automation solutions with open-source technologies.
• Maintain and contribute to open-source automation tools used within the enterprise.
• Identify and implement best practices to enhance operational efficiencies through automation.
• Work with virtualization platforms such as OpenShift, Proxmox, and other cloud computing environments (AWS, Azure, etc.).
• Work closely with infrastructure teams, cloud architects, and DevOps teams to align automation strategies.
• Work with cross-technology teams to optimize cloud and on-premises resource utilization through automation.
• Participate in the development of the overall DevOps strategy and roadmap for the organization.
• Identify areas for process improvement and work with the team to implement new tools and technologies to increase efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior members of the team, ensuring that all work is completed to a high standard.
• Collaborate with other teams across the organization to understand their development requirements and provide solutions that meet their needs.
• Develop and maintain documentation and training materials to support the ongoing development of the team.
• Act as an evangelist of the Automation practice at Bombardier, delivering presentations and training to various audiences (technical and non-technical).

How to thrive in this role?

• You have 10+ years of work experience in an IT role.
• You have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a DevOps or cloud engineering role, focusing on designing, developing, and maintaining complex CI/CD cloud services across multiple cloud platforms.
• You hold a college or bachelor's degree in Information Technology or another related field.
• You have strong hands-on experience with Ansible, Terraform, Kubernetes, and GitLab/GitHub for automation.
• You have a deep understanding of Linux administration, open-source tools, and virtualization technologies (OpenShift, Proxmox, etc.).
• You have experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or others) and cloud-native automation.
• You are proficient in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell for automation tasks.
• You have solid knowledge of networking, security, and system performance in automated environments.
• You have strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• You have excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• You have experience with container orchestration and service mesh technologies.
• You are familiar with FinOps and cost optimization strategies in automated cloud environments.
• You possess working knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, including networking, security, and automation experience.
• You have expertise with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, as well as experience with configuration management and automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• You have leadership and mentorship experience, with experience leading and mentoring junior team members.
• You have a demonstrated growth mindset, an enthusiasm to quickly learn new technologies and apply the knowledge acquired to solve business problems.

Please note: You don’t need all the skills, knowledge, and experience listed for this position! We’re not looking for the perfect candidate; we’re looking for great talent and resourcefulness.

Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics to apply.

Job: Infrastructure Automation Lead

Primary Location: Administrative Centre (CA)

Organization: Aerospace Canada

Shift:

Employee Status: Regular