software systems designer

Anvil; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 137,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

ANVIL in Ottawa is seeking a Senior Software Systems Engineer to join our professional services team, delivering mission-critical software solutions to defence, public safety, and national security clients. You will install, configure, and integrate our software on secure government infrastructure while architecting secure containerized deployments.

Work closely with defence contractors and authorities to deploy foundational infrastructure, ensuring reliability, security, and operational

Qualifications

• Eligibility to obtain Government of Canada Top Secret security clearance.
• Minimum of 10+ years of software development and deployment experience, preferably in defence or related industry.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience with containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift).
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience with Linux server deployment and administration.
• Demonstrated experience deploying and securing production-level systems in government or enterprise environments.
• Proven track record of integrating complex software systems and data pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and integrate our software on secure, government-operated infrastructure.
• Develop custom integrations and ensure compliance with stringent security and operational standards.
• Lead deployment initiatives and build robust infrastructure solutions for mission-critical environments.
• Champion deployment processes and maintain clear documentation of deployment steps.

Skills

Security clearance

Software development

Data integration

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes/OpenShift

KVM

VMware ESXi

TLS/PKI

Job description

Senior Software Systems Engineer

Employer: Anvil

Job type: Full Time Hybrid (Ottawa - 55 Murray Street Office)

Location: Ottawa, ON

Contract: Permanent employment Full time

Salary: CAD $137,000 - $152,000 base salary

Starts as soon as possible

Travel: up to 30% domestic and international

Placed within salary range based on experience and qualifications.

About ANVIL

ANVIL is a trusted partner in the defence industry, delivering cutting-edge solutions that enhance military capabilities and operational effectiveness. We extend our expertise to public safety, law enforcement, and national security organizations, accelerating mission-critical decision-making through analytical tools, automations, and game-changing machine learning capabilities. ANVIL helps organizations discover, manage, enrich, fuse, and exploit the information available to them in support of Information Dominance and Decision Advantage.

Job Description

• We are seeking a knowledgeable and versatile Software Systems Engineer to join our professional services team, focused on delivering mission-critical software solutions to our defence, public safety, and national security customers.
• Install, configure, and integrate our software on secure, government-operated infrastructure.
• Develop custom integrations and ensure compliance with stringent security and operational standards.
• Work closely with defence contractors, military personnel, and technical authorities to architect and deploy foundational infrastructure solutions.
• Implement secure containerized deployments and develop automated integration systems.
• Champion the technical deployment process for our professional services team, develop and execute integration strategies that validate critical functionality, identify potential infrastructure issues before they impact operations, and maintain clear documentation of deployment processes.
• Lead deployment initiatives, build robust infrastructure solutions, and drive operational excellence in environments where precision, reliability, and mission success are paramount.
• Work on software that serves defence and public safety organizations, where quality and reliability are mission-critical imperatives.

Required Qualifications

• Eligibility to obtain Government of Canada Top Secret security clearance.
• Minimum of 10+ years of software development and deployment experience, preferably in defence or related industry.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience with containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift).
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience with Linux server deployment and administration.
• Demonstrated experience deploying and securing production-level systems in government or enterprise environments.
• Proven track record of integrating complex software systems and data pipelines.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Linux server deployment, networking, logging, and troubleshooting tools (e.g., ssh, tcpdump, iproute2).
• Expertise with Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift, and hypervisors (e.g., KVM, VMware ESXi).
• Proficiency in creating pipelines for ingesting data from diverse sources (flat files, databases, APIs, message queues, streams).
• In-depth understanding of TLS, HTTP/2-3, and PKI integration.
• Familiarity with enterprise hardware (servers, racks, storage) and production-level systems.
• Knowledge of supply chain security, government compliance standards, and authentication/authorization mechanisms.
• Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work co

Additional Details

Position is full-time, based in Ottawa, with up to 30% travel (domestic and international).

Starts as soon as possible.

Advertised Until

2026-09-09

Source: CareerBeacon #2494932