Zscaler Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

DXC Technology; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DXC Technology is seeking a Zscaler Site Reliability Engineer to join an onsite client project in Ottawa, ON. The role emphasizes reliability, automation, observability, and secure operations in a highly controlled cloud and network environment.

Candidates must have 6+ years in SRE/DevOps roles, possess Canadian citizenship with 10 years of verifiable history on Canadian soil, and be able to work in a Zero Trust framework using tools like Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, and Zscaler.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience as a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) , DevOps Engineer, Cloud Engineer, Systems Engineer, or similar role.
• This role requires Security Clearance with the Canadian government, hence the applicant must be a Canadian Citizen with 10 years verifiable history on Canadian soil.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, routing, and switching.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Terragrunt, or Ansible.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience developing automation using Python, Go, Java, or similar programming languages.
• Experience with monitoring and observability platforms.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience supporting large-scale production environments.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust architectures and Zscaler technologies is considered an asset.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the reliability, scalability, and performance of cloud infrastructure and services.
• Implement and support monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability solutions.
• Automate operational tasks and infrastructure management through scripting and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and application issues.
• Support CI/CD processes and deployment automation.
• Assist in the implementation and support of Zero Trust and secure access technologies, including Zscaler solutions.
• Contribute to capacity planning, incident response, problem management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in system performance reviews and reliability engineering activities.
• Other duties may also be assigned.

Skills

SRE Experience

Security Clearance

Networking Concepts

Cloud Platforms

Python/Go/Java

Observability

Troubleshooting

Production Environments

Zero Trust

Communication Skills

Independence & Teamwork

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Terragrunt

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Description: Job Description

At DXC we use the power of technology to deliver mission critical IT services that our customers need to modernize operations and drive innovation across their entire IT estate. We provide services across the Enterprise Technology Stack for business process outsourcing, analytics and engineering, applications, security, cloud, IT outsourcing and modern workplace.

Our DXC Modern Workplace services enables customers' employees to easily find, understand and engage with IT and their colleagues anytime, anywhere and on any device. We empower a personalized experience that enables employees to work seamlessly and securely.

About The Role

DXC Technology is seeking a Zscaler Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) willing to go through a Security Clearance with the Canadian government, hence the applicant must be a Canadian Citizen with 10 years verifiable history on Canadian soil ,

This role will support a highly secure cloud and network infrastructure environment, focusing on reliability, automation, observability, and operational excellence for mission-critical services.

The successful candidate MUST reside in the Ottawa area as work is exclusively onsite at a client location in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

What You'll Do

• Maintain and improve the reliability, scalability, and performance of cloud infrastructure and services.
• Implement and support monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability solutions.
• Automate operational tasks and infrastructure management through scripting and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and application issues.
• Support CI/CD processes and deployment automation.
• Assist in the implementation and support of Zero Trust and secure access technologies, including Zscaler solutions.
• Contribute to capacity planning, incident response, problem management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in system performance reviews and reliability engineering activities.
• Other duties may also be assigned.

Who You Are

• Minimum 6 years of experience as a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) , DevOps Engineer, Cloud Engineer, Systems Engineer, or similar role.
• This role requires Security Clearance with the Canadian government, hence the applicant must be a Canadian Citizen with 10 years verifiable history on Canadian soil.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, routing, and switching.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Terragrunt, or Ansible.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience developing automation using Python, Go, Java, or similar programming languages.
• Experience with monitoring and observability platforms.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience supporting large-scale production environments.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust architectures and Zscaler technologies is considered an asset.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Work Environment

Work is performed onsite at a client location in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

This position is at a client site in Ottawa.

Joining DXC connects you to brilliant people who embrace change and seize opportunities to advance their careers and amplify customer success. At DXC we support each other and work as a team - globally and locally. Our achievements demonstrate how we deliver excellence for our customers and colleagues. You will be joining a team that works to create a culture of learning, diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to strong ethics and corporate citizenship.

DXC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome the many dimensions of diversity. Accommodation of special needs for qualified candidates may be considered within the framework of the DXC Accommodation Policy.

In addition, DXC Technology is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need assistance in filling out the employment application or require a reasonable accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail AODA Canada Requests .

Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing a reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.