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Junior DevOps Specialist

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Ottawa, ON
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Ottawa, ON
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The Junior DevOps Specialist will automate, configure, and manage Windows and Linux servers, implementing automation solutions using Ansible, and integrating workflows with CI/CD pipelines, while collaborating with team members for process efficiency.
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Location: Ottawa, Canada

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

For decades, Ottawa has been a global technology leader. Today, Canada’s capital holds one of the brightest and most diverse technological ecosystems in North America. Voted as Canada’s best place to live 2017 by Maclean's, Ottawa offers a low cost of living with a high quality of life. The Thales Ottawa office has been a major supplier and long-term trusted partner to DND, enabling the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard to achieve mission success.

Ottawa, ON., (CAN.), Hybrid

Position Summary

Thales is looking for a Junior DevOps Specialist with some experience in automating, configuring, and managing both Windows and/or 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.

Essential Functions / Key Areas of Responsibility

  • Design, develop and manage Ansible playbooks and roles to automate configuration tasks across Windows and Linux based servers under the guidance of more senior team members. 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. Learn from peers on developing Ansible-based automation.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Computer Science, Computer Tech, or Engineering related discipline.
  • Proven problem solving and analytic skills with a desire to learn.
  • Proven organizational skills and ability to balance multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience 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).
  • Basic knowledge of Ansible including playbooks, roles, and modules. Basic 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.
  • Knowledge of DevOps, digital stack and Cloud platforms (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS). Knowledge of Networking & Cybersecurity basics. Knowledge of containers development and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Open Shift).

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

Special Position Requirements

Schedule: Regular Work hours

Physical Environment: Minimum 3 days/week in office

Travel: Minimal

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?

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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 International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (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.

Top Skills

Ansible
Bash
Ci/Cd
Docker
Git
Gitlab Ci
Go
Jenkins
Kubernetes
Open Shift
Powershell
Python

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