Senior DevOps / Infrastructure Engineer (Ottawa – Secret Clearance)

Location: Ottawa, Ontario (Hybrid)

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Clearance Required: Active Canadian Secret Clearance About the Opportunity

Coders Connect is proud to partner with a leading Canadian IT services provider that delivers cutting-edge infrastructure and software solutions to federal government clients. With a strong reputation for reliability, innovation, and security, our client is trusted to support some of the most mission-critical systems in the country.

They are currently looking for a Senior DevOps / Infrastructure Engineer to join their Ottawa-based team. This is a high-impact role where you'll shape secure, scalable systems and lead automation initiatives in a hybrid cloud environment. Experience with Dynatrace APM and an active Canadian Secret Clearance are essential.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design, build, and maintain secure, scalable infrastructure across cloud and hybrid environments.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or similar.
• Integrate and optimize Dynatrace APM for performance monitoring and proactive alerting.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to build robust CI/CD pipelines.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and root cause analysis for infrastructure issues.
• Ensure systems meet compliance and security standards relevant to public sector clients.
• Produce and maintain detailed documentation for infrastructure, processes, and policies.

Requirements

• Experience in DevOps, SRE, or Infrastructure Engineering roles.
• Proficiency with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Hands-on experience with Dynatrace APM – implementation, usage, and insights.
• Strong scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell).
• Experience with containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Deep understanding of security, networking, and infrastructure best practices.
• Canadian Secret Clearance (active and valid).
• Based in Ottawa or willing to commute/work in a hybrid model.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with Canadian government or defense clients.
• Relevant certifications (AWS DevOps Pro, CKA, etc.).
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., ITSG-33, NIST).

Why Join?

• Work on high-impact projects in a secure and stable sector.
• Join a forward-thinking engineering team using modern tools and practices.
• Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits.
• Long-term growth potential in a trusted, high-reputation organization.