Ottawa, ON., (CAN.), Hybrid Position Summary DevOps Specialist
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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Expertise in Windows and Linux server administration. Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell (for windows) and Bash (for Linux). Familiarity with CICD 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/CDD (Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery and Deployment) 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, Open Shift).
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.
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