Infrastructure Operations Engineer

CAE Inc; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Pension plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Corporate discounts

Wellness program

Hybrid work options

Job summary

CAE Inc. in Montreal is seeking an Infrastructure Operations Engineer to build, automate and operate a hybrid platform spanning Azure, OpenShift and on-premises services.

You will modernize traditional infrastructure into reliable, automated platform services that enable application teams to deliver faster and more securely. The role blends hands-on administration with platform thinking: automation, reliability, and scalable operating models while supporting incident response, continuous

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft infrastructure technologies such as Windows Server, Active Directory, certificates and related enterprise services.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in infrastructure operations, cloud operations, site reliability engineering or a similar technical role.
• Practical automation experience using PowerShell, Python, YAML, Ansible or equivalent automation frameworks.
• Experience using Git-based workflows to manage infrastructure as code and automation.
• Understanding of monitoring, observability, incident response and operational reliability practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional technical teams and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Bilingualism in French and English required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and evolve hybrid infrastructure services across Azure, OpenShift and supporting on-premises technologies.
• Support the migration from VMware-based infrastructure toward OpenShift Virtualization, cloud-native services and modern platform operations.
• Own and improve core infrastructure platform services such as Remote Desktop Services (RDS next gen.), automation workflows and operational tooling.
• Develop automation to reduce manual work, improve repeatability and support infrastructure lifecycle activities such as provisioning, patching, configuration, monitoring and remediation.
• Contribute to the design and operationalisation of self-service infrastructure capabilities for internal technical teams.
• Improve reliability through monitoring, alerting, incident response patterns, runbooks, capacity management and resilience practices.
• Partner with application, cloud, security and infrastructure teams to modernise infrastructure consumption and promote platform standards.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

Certificates

PowerShell

Python

YAML

Ansible

Git

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Azure

OpenShift Virtualization

VMware

GitOps

Prometheus/Grafana

Azure Monitor

ITIL

French-English bilingual

Tools

Argo CD

Terraform

OpenShift

VMware

Git

OpenShift Virtualization

Job description

Role Summary

As a member of the Infra Ops team, you will build, automate and operate CAE's hybrid infrastructure platform spanning Azure, OpenShift and critical enterprise infrastructure services. You will help modernize traditional infrastructure into reliable, automated platform services that enable application teams to deliver faster and more securely. The ideal candidate is not only a traditional systems administrator. They are an infrastructure engineer who thinks in terms of platforms, automation, reliability and scalable operating models, while supporting day-to-day operations, incident response, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities for the Infrastructure Operations Engineer Role

• Operate and evolve hybrid infrastructure services across Azure, OpenShift and supporting on-premises technologies.
• Support the migration from VMware-based infrastructure toward OpenShift Virtualization, cloud-native services and modern platform operations.
• Own and improve core infrastructure platform services such as Remote Desktop Services (RDS next gen.), automation workflows and operational tooling.
• Develop automation to reduce manual work, improve repeatability and support infrastructure lifecycle activities such as provisioning, patching, configuration, monitoring and remediation.
• Contribute to the design and operationalisation of self-service infrastructure capabilities for internal technical teams.
• Improve reliability through monitoring, alerting, incident response patterns, runbooks, capacity management and resilience practices.
• Partner with application, cloud, security and infrastructure teams to modernise infrastructure consumption and promote platform standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft infrastructure technologies such as Windows Server, Active Directory, certificates and related enterprise services.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in infrastructure operations, cloud operations, site reliability engineering or a similar technical role.
• Practical automation experience using PowerShell, Python, YAML, Ansible or equivalent automation frameworks.
• Experience using Git-based workflows to manage infrastructure as code and automation.
• Understanding of monitoring, observability, incident response and operational reliability practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional technical teams and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• High motivation, teamwork, ownership mindset and results-oriented approach.
• Bilingualism in French and English required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience administering or supporting OpenShift, Kubernetes, Azure Red Hat OpenShift or similar container platforms.
• Experience with GitOps practices and tools such as Argo CD.
• Experience with Terraform or other infrastructure-as-code technologies.
• Experience with OpenShift Virtualization, VMware migration, virtual machine lifecycle management or hybrid workload modernisation.
• Experience with Ansible Automation Platform and reusable automation catalogue development.
• Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor or similar observability technologies.
• Knowledge of backup, disaster recovery, resilience engineering, performance and capacity management.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow integration, operational workflows, ITIL practices or incident management processes.

What we offer: Benefits

• Fully flexible so you can choose what matters most
• Retirement: Defined benefit pension plan and group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Financial perks: Employee stock purchase plan and numerous corporate discounts
• Personal and family programs: Physical wellness plan and supplemental maternity benefits
• Work-life balance: Flexible schedules and "California Fridays" year-round
• Fun at work: Social and community activities throughout the year!

About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

As a global leader in Civil Aviation and Defense & Security across 40 countries, we advance together as One CAE, fueled by thousands of passionate individuals operating in a culture where everyone can thrive. We hold ourselves accountable for building an inclusive community at every level, and our comprehensive benefits support you professionally and personally. Together, we are All For shaping a future where safety, sustainability, and inclusivity lead the way. Join us and be part of something bigger—where your impact reaches beyond CAE and helps shape the world of tomorrow.

Position Type Regular

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law.

We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply.

Reasonable accommodations are available.

Welcome to CAE!