Intermediate DevOps Specialist
@ Thales

Ottawa, ON
CA$90,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 16 hours ago

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Position Summary

Thales requires an Intermediate DevOps Specialist with experience in automating, configuring, and managing both Windows and Linux server environments. In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain automation solutions using Ansible to streamline server configuration, deployment, and management processes. You will collaborate with multiple teams to ensure consistency, security, and efficiency across solutions.

Key Areas of Responsibility

  • Design, develop and manage Ansible playbooks and roles.
  • Create and maintain reusable modular playbooks for various environments.
  • Implement Ansible best practices as set by the LC4ISR Ansible Community.
  • Integrate Ansible workflows with CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.
  • Identify and troubleshoot server configuration and automation issues.
  • Document Ansible playbooks, roles, and workflows for reference and knowledge sharing.
  • Provide guidance and support to other teams on Ansible-based automation.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Computer Science, Computer Tech, or Engineering.
  • Proven 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 and Bash.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI.
  • Strong knowledge of Ansible including playbooks, roles, and modules.
  • Experience with version control systems, particularly Git.
  • Understanding of infrastructure as code and container orchestration technologies.

What We Offer

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees, including extended health, dental, life, AD&D, disability, retirement savings plans, paid holidays, vacation days, and employee discounts.

Why Join Us?

Learn more about working at Thales and be part of their diverse and innovative culture in Ottawa, Canada.

Additional Information

This position is hybrid, based in Ottawa, ON, and requires access to controlled technical information under Canadian and U.S. export regulations. Applicants must be eligible for required security clearances.

Key skills/competency

  • DevOps
  • Ansible
  • Automation
  • CI/CD
  • Linux
  • Windows
  • Scripting
  • PowerShell
  • Bash
  • Containers

How to Get Hired at Thales

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight DevOps and automation achievements.
  • Showcase technical skills: Detail your Ansible and scripting expertise.
  • Research Thales culture: Understand their innovation and technology focus.
  • Prepare for interviews: Practice situational and technical questions.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Ansible playbook development techniques
Practice continuous integration and deployment pipelines
Test both Windows and Linux configurations
Brush up on PowerShell and Bash scripting

Behavioral Questions

Discuss teamwork during automation projects
Explain problem-solving in challenging tasks
Describe times of conflict resolution
Share examples of adapting in fast environments

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