Senior Application Deployment & Integration Engineer

Cord3 Innovation Inc.; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Health and dental coverage

Paid holidays

Vacation plus

Sick time

Job summary

Cord3 Innovation Inc. is seeking aSenior Application Deployment & Integration Engineer to join our Delivery Team in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

This hybrid role requires working Tue-Thu in-office with responsibilities spanning deployment, scaling, and maintenance of our DCS solutions across cloud and on-prem environments. The candidate will manage infrastructure, application components, and the DCS platform, with a strong background in Unix/Linux, identity management, and Microsoft BackOffice, plus

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience.
• Must hold or be eligible for Government of Canada Security Clearance at Secret Level or above.
• Experience building on-premise/cloud network infrastructure (firewalls, SDWAN).
• MCSE certification with Windows Server & Active Directory, plus Microsoft BackOffice.
• CA management (public/private keys and certificates).
• Federated Identity Management (SAML, ADFS, OAuth) with Ping Federate, IBM Verify, KeyCloak, etc.
• Strong Docker and container orchestration skills.
• Experience with Cisco, VMware, Proxmox, AWS or Azure is a plus.
• Defence Sector experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, upgrade, and maintain IT infrastructure and application layers for Cord3 non-production environments.
• Design, deploy, and troubleshoot DCS architecture components for clients (air-gapped environments).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, clients, and vendors during deployments.
• Assess existing deployments and provide effective solutions to issues.
• Implement controls to meet quality standards and improve efficiency.
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot issues promptly.
• Identify risks and suggest future improvements.
• Lead complex incident resolution escalated by junior engineers.
• Develop and automate scripts; IaC with Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell DSC.
• Occasional travel to support operations, events, or training.

Skills

Docker & orchestration

Troubleshooting

Security & Identity

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor or Master in CS/Engineering

MCSE certification (Windows Server/AD)

Tools

Fortinet

Cisco

Versa

UNIX/Linux

Terraform

Ansible

PowerShell DSC

Job description

Senior Application Deployment & Integration Engineer

At Cord3 Innovation Inc, we offer solutions to strongly protect files and emails by encrypting them at rest and controlling access to protected data assets. These solutions deliver consistent, policy-driven data-centric security (DCS) for Cloud and enterprise data that protects against access by unauthorized privileged administrators. Unlike other data security approaches, Cord3’s solutions work completely transparently to users and do not require any changes to existing applications.

Cord3 Innovation Inc. is seeking aSenior Application Deployment & Integration Engineerto join our growing team!

Department:Delivery Team.

Reports To:Director of Delivery.

Workplace Type:Hybrid (in-office days are Tues-Thurs).

Location:Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Our office is in North Kanata.

Employment Type:Full Time.

Salary Range:$100,000 to $150,000.

Compensation Transparency

In accordance with Ontario’s 2026 Pay Transparency requirements, this posting includes the expected compensation range for this role. Actual compensation offered depends on factors such as skills, experience, internal equity, and performance.

Position Overview

In this role, you will play a critical part in deploying, scaling, and maintaining our DCS solutions to meet increasing market demand, especially in the Defence sector. These solutions span a range of environments, including public cloud, private cloud, edge computing, on-premise, and hybrid configurations. You will collaborate closely with a cross-functional team focused on continuously evolving our technology stack and improving deployment processes.

As part of your responsibilities, you will design and maintain military-grade solutions for both client deployments as well as internal environments used for quality assurance, staging, and demonstrations. This includes managing infrastructure, application components, and the DCS platform itself. The role requires a strong technical foundation in network and security infrastructure, Unix/Linux systems, identity management, and Microsoft BackOffice technologies to ensure seamless integration with client environments.

In addition, you should have a solid understanding of the DevSecOps methodology, including software development lifecycle, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), container management technologies, as well as component integrations to secure, effectively scale, and operate our solutions. Exceptional troubleshooting abilities and strong communication skills are essential, as you will be working directly with clients to resolve issues and ensure successful deployments. You will also be responsible for capturing insights and lessons learned from client installations to help drive continuous improvement across both our client solution and its associated installation and configuration tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, upgrade, and maintain IT Infrastructure and Application layers, including networking, firewalls, identity management, security management, and Microsoft BackOffice for non-production Cord3 environments.
• Design, deploy, and troubleshoot DCS architecture components for clients, often in secure, air-gapped, disconnected military environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, clients, and vendors during DCS deployments.
• Assess existing deployed systems, identify issues, and provide effective solutions.
• Implement control features to meet quality standards and ensure efficiency.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot technical issues promptly.
• Proactively identify risks and suggest improvements for future enhancements.
• Engage in complex incident resolution escalated by junior engineers.
• Develop and automate scripts to enhance system efficiency. IaC skills (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, and PowerShell DSC) are highly desirable.
• This role may require occasional travel to support operational needs, events, external training sessions, or stakeholder engagements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience.
• Must hold or be eligible for Government of Canada Security Clearance at Secret Level or above.
• Development of on-premise/cloud network infrastructure, including firewalls and SDWAN. Experience should include Fortinet, Cisco, and Versa. Proven experience in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting UNIX/Linux environments.
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)certification, including Windows Server and Active Directory experience as well as Microsoft BackOffice experience (Exchange, SharePoint, SQL, etc.).
• Certificate Authority (CA) management experience, including creating and applying public and private keys and certificates.
• Federated Identity Management experience (for example, SAML, ADFS, and OAuth) with products such as Ping Federate, IBM Verify, KeyCloak, etc.
• Strong Docker and container orchestration skills.
• Strong hardware and software troubleshooting skills. Soft skills include experience with diagram tools (Visio) and PowerPoint. Experience and certifications in Cisco, VMware, Proxmox, AWS, or Azure are a plus.
• Defence Sector experience is highly desirable.

Education

Bachelor or master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.

Additional Compensation & Benefits

Employees may be eligible for additional rewards, including annual bonuses, incentive programs, or role‑specific awards. Our organization provides a comprehensive benefits package, which may include health and dental coverage, wellness programs, life and disability insurance, paid holidays, vacation plus, and sick time.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Collaborative work environment.

Must hold or be eligible for Government of Canada Security Clearance at Secret Level or above.

Must reside in the Ottawa, Ontario area.