Senior DevOps Specialist

Thales; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Ottawa is seeking a Senior DevOps Specialist to design and manage automation solutions using Ansible. This hybrid role requires significant experience in both Windows and Linux server environments, along with strong problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will work closely with multiple teams to enhance security and efficiency across solutions. Competitive benefits and a commitment to diversity are offered.

Benefits

Company paid Extended Health

Retirement Savings Plans

Paid sick leave

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ proven experience in a Senior DevOps Engineering role.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytic skills.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and manage Ansible playbooks for automation.
• Integrate Ansible with CI/CD pipelines.
• Document playbooks and provide support to other teams.

Skills

Windows server administration

Linux server administration

Ansible

Scripting (PowerShell, Bash)

DevOps practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

Job description

Overview

Location: Ottawa, Canada

This is a Hybrid role in Ottawa, ON Canada.

Position Summary

Thales requires a Senior DevOps Specialist with experience in automating, configuring, and managing both Windows and Linux server environments. In this role you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining automation solutions to streamline server configuration, deployment and management processes using Ansible. You will work closely with several teams to ensure consistency, security, and efficiency across the solution path.

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

• Access to Trade Controlled Items
• Access to Controlled Goods
• Security Clearance

• Requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the ITAR or the EAR

• Requires a positive Controlled Goods assessment as you will have direct access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program

• Required to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance at the NATO Secret Level

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Design, develop and manage Ansible playbooks and roles to automate configuration tasks across Windows and Linux based servers. Create and maintain reusable modular playbooks that support various environments (dev, test, and production).

• Implement Ansible best practices set forth by the LC4ISR Ansible Community. Integrate Ansible workflows with CI/CD pipeline to enable automated deployments and updates. Identify and troubleshoot issues related to server configuration and automation.

• Document Ansible playbooks, roles, and workflows for reference and knowledge sharing. Assume leadership role on discipline strategy and technical decisions. Develop KPIs to assess DevOps efficiency and reliability.

• Provide guidance and support to other teams on using and developing Ansible-based automation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Computer Science, Computer Tech, or Engineering related discipline

• Minimum 5 years’ proven experience in a Senior DevOps Engineering role.

• Demonstrated problem solving and analytic skills with a desire to learn.

If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in Windows and Linux server administration. Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell (for Windows) and Bash (for Linux). Familiarity with CI/CD tools (i.e. Jenkins, GitLab CI, or something similar).

• Strong knowledge of Ansible including playbooks, roles, and modules. Knowledge of version control systems, particularly Git.

• Familiarity with automation and industrialization methods (programming languages, scripting [Go, Python, Bash] and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab pipelines, GitHub actions…), and possibly in defining your infrastructure as code using technologies like Ansible.

• Strong knowledge of DevOps, digital stack and Cloud platforms (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS). Strong knowledge of Networking & Cybersecurity basics. Strong knowledge of containers development and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift).

What We Offer

• Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.

• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.

• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.

• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.

• Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

Why Join Us?

Say HI and learn more about working at Thales. Say hello to a world of opportunity with Thales in Ottawa.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US ITAR and/or the US EAR. All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.