Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Forward Deployed)

ANVIL•Ottawa, ON

5d•CA$140,000 - CA$180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a versatile Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join our team, focused on delivering mission-critical software to our defence, public safety, and national security customers. You will install, configure, and deploy our software on secure, government-operated infrastructure, build robust containerized environments, and ensure every deployment complies with stringent security and operational standards. Working closely with defence contractors, military personnel, and technical authorities, you will architect and deploy foundational infrastructure, implement secure containerized deployments, and stand up reliable production systems. You will own the technical deployment process for our professional services team: setting deployment strategy, validating critical functionality, identifying infrastructure issues before they impact operations, and maintaining clear documentation of deployment processes. At Anvil, we are fundamentally in the relationship business. Technical excellence is table stakes. What sets our team apart is the ability to build trust with customers, communicate with clarity and confidence, and represent Anvil with professionalism in every interaction. Exceptional customer-facing communication skills are not a nice-to-have in this role; they are essential to your success and to ours. This is a full-time position based in Ottawa with up to 30% travel (domestic and international). Candidates must either possess or be eligible to obtain a Government of Canada Top Secret security clearance.

Requirements

Eligible for Government of Canada Top Secret security clearance
Minimum of 7+ years of software deployment and infrastructure experience, preferably in defence or related industry
A minimum of 3+ years of experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift)
A minimum of 3+ years of experience with Linux server deployment and administration
Demonstrated experience deploying and securing production-level systems in government or enterprise environments
Demonstrated experience leading customer-facing technical discovery sessions, including requirements gathering, solution scoping, and value-driven conversations that build customer trust and accelerate adoption
Strong knowledge of Linux server deployment, networking, logging, and troubleshooting tools (e.g., ssh, tcpdump, iproute2)
Expertise with Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift, and hypervisors (e.g., KVM, VMware ESXi)
Experience packaging, templating, and deploying applications with Helm charts for Kubernetes/OpenShift
In-depth understanding of TLS, HTTP/2-3, and PKI integration
Familiarity with enterprise hardware (servers, racks, storage) and production-level systems
Working knowledge of identity and access management standards and protocols (e.g., OIDC, OAuth 2.0, SAML) and their role in securing deployed services
Knowledge of supply chain security, government compliance standards, and authentication/authorization mechanisms
Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across development teams and with customer stakeholders
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deployment initiatives simultaneously
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and drive efficient resolution

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with software systems used by defence organizations such as SitaWare HQ, TAK, Esri AllSource, and others
Experience deploying and maintaining Web-based applications
Experience deploying and monitoring machine learning models in cloud-hosted and on-premise networks
Experience configuring or integrating enterprise identity providers such as Active Directory, LDAP, and Keycloak
Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code and configuration management tooling for repeatable deployments
Proficiency in scripting for automation (e.g., Bash, Python)
Prior experience working with or for defence, public safety, law enforcement, and national security organizations

Responsibilities

Partner with customers and internal teams to understand infrastructure requirements and develop comprehensive deployment strategies for the organization
Create and maintain detailed deployment plans and documentation to ensure successful implementations across all customer environments
Document deployment approaches based on security assessments and regulatory requirements
Advise on and implement infrastructure strategies and containerization frameworks across the entire platform
Travel to customer and partner sites to participate in requirements gathering, software deployment, deployment testing, and hands-on support
Build and manage containerized applications using Docker, Docker Compose, and Kubernetes/OpenShift
Deploy, secure, and monitor Linux-based containerized applications, services, and machine learning models in both cloud-hosted and on-premise networks
Streamline software installation processes, configurations, and documentation for repeatable deployments
Provide regular status updates on deployment progress and system health metrics
Ensure all deployments meet strict government security and operational standards
Implement appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures
Diagnose and resolve technical infrastructure issues leveraging deep knowledge of Linux, networking, and security principles
Provide documentation and technical specifications to IT staff for planning and implementing infrastructure upgrades
Champion security standards and best practices across all deployment environments
Work directly with stakeholders, including defence contractors and military personnel, to ensure solutions align with operational requirements
Participate actively in customer meetings, technical reviews, and deployment planning sessions
Review and provide detailed feedback on infrastructure requirements, specifications, and security documents
Customize software deployments to meet unique customer operational needs
Communicate deployment results and system metrics to stakeholders at all levels