Job Description

Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) is a trusted leader in secure technology solutions for governments and businesses worldwide. The company operates across various business domains, including currency production, border security, civil identity, driver identification and vehicle information, excise control, lottery and charitable gaming.

Our 7 Core Principles shape and guide our corporate behaviours and underpin the sense of community you will experience at CBN. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment, where employees are valued for their contributions and encouraged to grow professionally.

At CBN we seek long-term relationships with our employees and recognize and reward them with a competitive total compensation package that includes:

• An industry-leading defined contribution pension plan with company matching contributions (up to 5%) and payment of service fees;
• Best-in-class health, medical, and life insurance benefits;
• Access to virtual and telehealth services and apps; and
• Very progressive fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits to support all definitions of family.

Job Description

Internal Job Title:  DevOps Specialist

Job Type:  Permanent, Full-Time

Job Location: 18 Auriga Drive, Ottawa ON

Work Model:  Hybrid

Position Summary

As a DevOps Specialist in our Lottery Systems group, you will work collaboratively with other teams in the design, implementation and maintenance of the underlying systems and infrastructure for our on-prem virtualized environments and cloud environments that support our range of gaming solutions.

Responsibilities 

Automation & DevOps

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated building, testing, and deployment of software and OCI containers
• Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) principles for provisioning and configuration management
• Develop and maintain scripts and tools for systems management

Infrastructure Management

• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure
• Manage and optimize clusters of physical servers, storage, and network infrastructure
• Evaluate new hardware and software for deployment

Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Collaborate with development teams to improve code quality and deployment processes
• Develop and maintain documentation for processes, tools, and systems
• Various other duties and responsibilities

Monitoring & Security

• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and perform root cause analysis
• Implement and maintain security measures through risk assessment and vulnerability management

Qualifications

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering/computer science or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• Knowledge of the following:
  • DevOps and CI/CD practices
  • Cloud computing
  • Containerization and orchestration
  • Infrastructure as code (IaC)
  • Networking and network technologies
  • Server hardware
  • Troubleshooting methodologies

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in an IT position
• 2+ years of DevOps experience

Technologies

• Languages: Bash, Python, Puppet, Terraform
• Containerization:  Docker/Podman and Kubernetes 
• CI/CD Tools:  Git, GitLab
• Monitoring Tools:  Prometheus, Grafana  

Soft Skills and Competencies

• Critical Thinking skills
  • Analysis, problem-solving
• Interpersonal skills
  • Communication, teamwork and collaboration
• Organization and time management skills
• Self-directed
• Growth mindset

Mandatory Requirements

• Language : Fluency in English (reading, writing, speaking); fluency in Spanish is an asset
• Work Location : Ability to work on-site as required
• Travel : Ability to travel internationally up to 8-12 weeks/year

Additional Information

Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Our commitment to equity extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and development. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive, barrier free selection process, we ask that if you are contacted regarding the competition for this position, you advise the interview coordinator or any accommodation measures you may require.

At CBN, we value the unique perspectives and experiences that each employee brings to our organization, and we are committed to maintaining a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that diversity and inclusion drive innovation and success, and we strive to create an environment where every employee can thrive and contribute to our collective goals.

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