DevOPS/Cloud Engineer

**Title** **DevOPS/Cloud Engineer** **Description** **Responsibilities:** Design, build and support cloud environments to create digital products Monitor and assess the performance of applications in a cloud environment to ensure solutions are available Create, test and implement safeguards to maintain data integrity and protect against unauthorized access General Skills: Experience in one of the leading cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud, etc Experience in maintaining complex Linux cloud environments, like CentOS, Ubuntu, or CoreOS, to support modern web technologies: LAMP, MEAN, Drupal and Elasticsearch Experience setting up development environments and mechanism using tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Maven and Jenkins or similar tools Experience in scripting languages like Python, Bash, PHP, Java, JavaScript, Node, etc. Experience in build tools like Git, Ansible, Chef, Puppet etc. for continuous integration Knowledge of container\-based virtualization technology like Docker Integration experience in building and using APIs Experience applying industry web, architectural and security standards and best practices Experience in mobile device management for various versions of cellular and tablets **Experience and Skill Set Requirements** **Responsibilities:** * Assess frameworks, platform, or tech stack to assist in creating cloud\-based solutions * Design, build and support cloud environments to create digital * Design, build, develop and administer CI/CD pipeline to support continuous development and deployment of modular cloud\-based systems * Monitor and assess the performance of applications in a cloud environment to ensure solutions are * Identify, analyze, and resolve infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues * Create, test and implement safeguards to maintain data integrity and protect against unauthorized **General Skills:** * Experience in mobile device management for various versions of cellular and tablets * Experience in one of the leading cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), or Google Cloud, * Experience in maintaining complex Linux cloud environments, like CentOS, Ubuntu, or CoreOS, to support modern web technologies: LAMP, MEAN, Drupal and Elasticsearch * Experience setting up development environments and mechanism using tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Maven and Jenkins or similar tools * Experience in scripting languages like Python, Bash, PHP, Java, JavaScript, Node, * Experience in build tools like Git, Ansible, Chef, Puppet for continuous integration * Experience in application code containerization and container\-based virtualization technology like Docker * Experience in container management and orchestration to automate application deployment, application scaling/clustering, monitoring and others * Integration experience in building and using APIs or other integration endpoints * Experience applying industry web, architectural and security standards and best **Evaluation Criteria** 1. **Cloud and Infrastructure (40%)** : * Design , deploy, and maintain hybrid infrastructure environments across public cloud platforms such as Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Linux solutions, Software as a Service (SaaS), Commercial Off\-the\-Shelf (COTS) solutions and on‑premises systems * Proficiency with maintaining Windows and/or Linux servers, virtualization platforms, storage and core network services * Assessment of frameworks, platforms, and tech stacks for creating cloud\-based solutions. * Experience in designing and building cloud environments. * Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Bash, PHP, Java, JavaScript, Node) and build tools (Git, Ansible, Chef, Puppet). * Building and using APIs or other integration endpoints. * Manage and support identity and access controls using Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, etc. * Perform system maintenance, upgrades and performance optimization. * Monitor system availability, performance, reliability, and capacity. * Coordinate infrastructure and application releases across DevOps, platform, and business teams * Plan, schedule, and communicate releases, maintenance windows, and deployment activities * Ensure release activities follow change management, approval workflows, and rollback procedures * Facilitate release readiness reviews, go/no\-go decisions, and post\-release validation * Maintain release calendars, deployment records, approvals, and change artifacts * Support issue triage, incident response, and post\-release root cause analysis 1. **DevOps \& Automation (20%)** * Familiar with setting up and maintaining development environments using tools like Azure DevOps, JIRA, Confluence, and Maven * Ability to design, build, and administer **CI/CD pipelines** for continuous development and deployment. * Automate operational and compliance\-related tasks using **PowerShell, Bash, or Python** * Experience with **Infrastructure as Code** and version\-controlled deployments * Support containerized platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, AKS/EKS) as applicable * Embed logging, monitoring, and auditability into infrastructure and deployment pipelines * Mentor junior team members on operational discipline, automation, and audit readiness 1. **Security and Compliance (20%)** : * Apply security best practices across infrastructure and DevOps pipelines (e.g., least privilege, secrets management, secure logging, etc.) and ability adapt to security approaches in alignment with the Government of Ontario’s corporate policies (e.g., I\&IT Directives and Policies, Government of Ontario Information and Technology Standards, Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence Directive, etc.). * Proficiency in Radware, Dynatrace, Splunk, and other security tools to manage security and audit logs. * Embed logging, monitoring, and audibility into infrastructure and deployment guidelines. * Understanding of industry web, architectural, and security standards. * Identification and resolution of infrastructure vulnerabilities. * Design, implement, and maintain **centralized audit logging** across cloud, on‑prem, and DevOps platforms. * Ensure **audit logs are collected, retained, protected, and searchable** in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements. * Manage and monitor logs for: 1. Infrastructure changes (cloud resources, servers, network devices) 2. Access and authentication events (IAM, AD, privileged access) 3. CI/CD pipelines and deployment activities * Integrate logging platforms such as: 1. Azure Monitor / Log Analytics, AWS CloudTrail / CloudWatch, SIEM solutions, or ELK stacks * Support **internal and external audits** by providing evidence, reports, and log analysis * Partner with security, risk, and compliance teams to enforce **logging standards, retention policies, and alerting** Assist with forensic investigations and incident reviews by analyzing audit trails and change records * Support vulnerability management, system hardening, and audit findings remediation 1. **Project Management Skills (15%)** : * Effective project planning, scope definition, and resource allocation. * Risk management, including risk assessment and mitigation strategies. * Stakeholder communication and coordination of cross\-functional teams. * Support planning efforts such as roadmap development, modernization initiatives, and investment decisions. 1. **General Skills (5%)** : * Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedure, technical documentation, and audit evidence information. * Document logging standards, release procedures, and operational controls. * Collaborate closely with DevOps, security, compliance and application teams. * Demonstrate a strong communication skills to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise explanations for non\-technical and executive audiences Assignment Type \- 5 days Onsite **MUST HAVES:** * Design , deploy, and maintain hybrid infrastructure environments across public cloud platforms such as Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Linux solutions, Software as a Service (SaaS), Commercial Off\-the\-Shelf (COTS) solutions and on‑premises systems * Manage and support identity and access controls using Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, etc. * Familiar with setting up and maintaining development environments using tools like Azure DevOps, JIRA, Confluence, and Maven * Ability to design, build, and administer **CI/CD pipelines** for continuous development and deployment.