DevOps Engineer with IRS MBI Clearance in Canada Creek, Nova Scotia at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a DevOps Engineer with IRS MBI Clearance based in Canada.

This role is designed for an experienced DevOps professional supporting secure, reliable, and automated technology environments within a government-focused setting. You will contribute to system integration, deployment automation, infrastructure management, and continuous delivery practices. The position combines hands-on engineering with strong security awareness and requires familiarity with IRS systems, protocols, and compliance requirements. You will work across cloud platforms, containerized environments, infrastructure-as-code, and CI/CD tooling to improve operational efficiency and reliability. Strong troubleshooting and automation skills will be essential for resolving complex technical challenges. This is an opportunity to contribute to mission-critical environments while working with cross-functional technical and stakeholder teams.

• Design, implement, and maintain DevOps solutions focused on system integration, deployment automation, and operational reliability.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python, PowerShell, or Shell scripting to streamline infrastructure and deployment processes.
• Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to support reliable and repeatable software delivery.
• Implement and manage containerized workloads using technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Work with orchestration platforms, including Kubernetes and Docker Swarm, to support scalable application environments.
• Manage cloud infrastructure across platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code solutions using tools such as Terraform.
• Configure and maintain DevOps and configuration management tools including Jenkins, Ansible, and Puppet.
• Apply security, compliance, and operational best practices relevant to IRS systems and government technology environments.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure, deployment, integration, and automation issues and implement effective solutions.
• Collaborate with developers, infrastructure teams, security professionals, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth system delivery and operations.
• Contribute to continuous improvements in deployment processes, infrastructure reliability, automation, and DevOps practices.

• 8+ years of professional experience as a DevOps Engineer, with a strong focus on system integration and deployment automation.
• Active IRS Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) clearance or higher.
• Strong knowledge of IRS systems, protocols, security requirements, and government technology environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Strong scripting and automation experience with Python, PowerShell, or Shell scripting.
• Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration technologies.
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and practical experience with Terraform.
• In-depth understanding of DevOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and configuration management.
• Experience with tools such as Jenkins, Ansible, or Puppet.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to independently resolve complex technical issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of secure engineering practices and the ability to operate within regulated or security-sensitive environments.

• Full-time position supporting government and mission-critical technology environments.
• Salary range of $100,000–$150,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to work with modern DevOps, cloud, automation, and containerization technologies.
• Exposure to complex IRS-related systems, security requirements, and government technology environments.
• Opportunity to contribute to deployment automation, infrastructure modernization, and operational reliability.
• Remote work opportunity.
• Collaborative environment involving cross-functional engineering and stakeholder teams.
• Opportunity to apply and further develop expertise in cloud platforms, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, Kubernetes, and DevOps automation.