DevOPS/Cloud Engineer - Senior

Position: DevOps/Cloud Engineer

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

Duration: 110 Days Contract + Possible Extension

Technical Skills:

1. Proficient in managing and securing cloud environments across public, private, hybrid, and on-premises infrastructures, including strong expertise in PKI certificates, SSL/TLS encryption, and securing HTTP/S protocols.
2. Extensive experience in managing containerized environments using tools such as Kubernetes, RedHat OpenShift, Docker, Podman, Nexus, Maven, and npm, with a focus on maintaining container security and efficiency.
3. Advanced skills in setting up, managing, and monitoring logging, alerting, and performance tracking systems using tools like Grafana, Kibana, Elasticsearch, Logstash, fluentd, and Watchers.
4. Strong technical knowledge of networking, including TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, firewall rules, and load balancing across WAN, LAN, and public/private networks, with the ability to troubleshoot and optimize network configurations.
5. Experience in working with middleware and integration services such as Kafka, Strimzi, Redis, and ensuring connectivity with external web services, APIs, and databases like Oracle and DataPower.
6. Proficient in Identity and Access Management (IAM) frameworks, including managing API secrets and keys using Secrets Store CSI Driver and Azure Key Vault, and implementing solutions with JWT, SAML, OpenID Connect, and OAuth 2.0.

DevOps Experience:

1. 5+ years experience in designing, building, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as ArgoCD, Tekton, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, and GitOps, with a focus on automating continuous integration and deployment of cloud-based systems.
2. 5+ years with proven ability to assess frameworks, platforms, and technology stacks to create robust, scalable, and secure cloud-based solutions, supporting digital transformation and modernization efforts.
3. 10+ years experience in monitoring and optimizing the performance of applications across non-production and production environments including identifying and resolving infrastructure vulnerabilities and deployment issues.
4. 10+ years demonstrated expertise in implementing security safeguards to maintain data integrity and protect against unauthorized access, with hands-on experience in creating, testing, and deploying these solutions.
5. 10+ years of skilled in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to infrastructure, deployment, connectivity, and security within cloud environments, with a strong track record of maintaining service level agreements (SLAs) and coordinating with support teams.
6. 5+ years experience in resource and performance optimization across cloud environments, ensuring that solutions are efficient, scalable, and aligned with organizational goals.

Communication Skills:

1. Clearly communicates complex cloud and DevOps concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, using strong presentation skills to convey information, options, and recommendations effectively.
2. Demonstrates expertise in writing and editing technical documentation, including configuration guides, run books, and specification documents, ensuring clarity and usability for diverse audiences.
3. Effectively collaborates with cross-functional teams, leveraging interpersonal and negotiation skills to resolve issues and create a productive work environment, particularly in 24x7 critical environments.
4. Proactively engages in team discussions, conducting research and assessments to address technical design issues while maintaining alignment with DevOps and Agile principles.

Must Have Requirements:

1. Extensive experience in managing containerized environments using tools such as Kubernetes, RedHat OpenShift, Docker, Podman, Nexus, Maven, and npm, with a focus on maintaining container security and efficiency.
2. Proficient in Identity and Access Management (IAM) frameworks, including managing API secrets and keys using Secrets Store CSI Driver and Azure Key Vault, and implementing solutions with JWT, SAML, OpenID Connect, and OAuth 2.0.
3. Advanced skills in setting up, managing, and monitoring logging, alerting, and performance tracking systems using tools like Grafana, Kibana, Elasticsearch, Logstash, fluentd, and Watchers.

Nice to have:

1. Experience working with Ontario Health’s ONE ID for secure access in healthcare environments.
2. Experience with OntarioMD’s Health Report Manager (HRM) infrastructure, specifically in managing and optimizing HRM-related data transmission pipelines.