Infrastructure Operations Engineer

Our engineers are the technical visionaries behind our innovative solutions. Globally recognized for delivering cutting-edge systems, you’ll tackle complex challenges, collaborate across functions, and lead advancements that shape our industry. Supported by a culture of flexibility, growth, and innovation, join us to create a lasting legacy in safety and simulation. At CAE, our Technology & Product Development team is dedicated to shaping the future with immersive systems and pioneering technologies that elevate safety and readiness worldwide. From VR/AR solutions to cutting-edge flight simulation, you’ll work alongside brilliant minds in a rewarding and supportive environment with opportunities to learn and grow every day. Simply put, you’re empowered to tackle challenges with a team that embraces bold ideas and a commitment to safety and excellence on a global scale. With a career that blends flexibility, creativity, and impact, you’ll play a vital role in an innovative and collaborative team, driving next-generation tech solutions for the moments that matter most. 11 Information c Role Summary As a member of the Infra Ops team, you will build, automate and operate CAE's hybrid infrastructure platform spanning Azure, OpenShift and critical enterprise infrastructure services. You will help modernize traditional infrastructure into reliable, automated platform services that enable application teams to deliver faster and more securely. The ideal candidate is not only a traditional systems administrator. They are an infrastructure engineer who thinks in terms of platforms, automation, reliability and scalable operating models, while supporting day-to-day operations, incident response, and continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities for the Infrastructure Operations Engineer Role Operate and evolve hybrid infrastructure services across Azure, OpenShift and supporting on-premises technologies. Support the migration from VMware-based infrastructure toward OpenShift Virtualization, cloud-native services and modern platform operations. Own and improve core infrastructure platform services such as Remote Desktop Services (RDS next gen.), automation workflows and operational tooling. Develop automation to reduce manual work, improve repeatability and support infrastructure lifecycle activities such as provisioning, patching, configuration, monitoring and remediation. Contribute to the design and operationalisation of self-service infrastructure capabilities for internal technical teams. Improve reliability through monitoring, alerting, incident response patterns, runbooks, capacity management and resilience practices. Partner with application, cloud, security and infrastructure teams to modernise infrastructure consumption and promote platform standards. Minimum Qualifications Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft infrastructure technologies such as Windows Server, Active Directory, certificates and related enterprise services. ​Minimum of 5 years of experience in infrastructure operations, cloud operations, site reliability engineering or a similar technical role. Practical automation experience using PowerShell, Python, YAML, Ansible or equivalent automation frameworks. Experience using Git-based workflows to manage infrastructure as code and automation. Understanding of monitoring, observability, incident response and operational reliability practices. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional technical teams and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. High motivation, teamwork, ownership mindset and results-oriented approach. Bilingualism in French and English required. Preferred Qualifications Experience administering or supporting OpenShift, Kubernetes, Azure Red Hat OpenShift or similar container platforms. Experience with GitOps practices and tools such as Argo CD. Experience with Terraform or other infrastructure-as-code technologies. Experience with OpenShift Virtualization, VMware migration, virtual machine lifecycle management or hybrid workload modernisation. Experience with Ansible Automation Platform and reusable automation catalogue development. Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor or similar observability technologies. Knowledge of backup, disaster recovery, resilience engineering, performance and capacity management. Familiarity with ServiceNow integration, operational workflows, ITIL practices or incident management processes. What we offer: Benefits: Fully flexible so you can choose what matters most Retirement: Defined benefit pension plan and group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Financial perks: Employee stock purchase plan and numerous corporate discounts Personal and family programs: Physical wellness plan and supplemental maternity benefits Work-life balance: Flexible schedules and "California Fridays" year-round Fun at work: Social and community activities throughout the year! About CAE At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success. Position Type Regular Equal Opportunity & Accommodations CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available—contact your recruiter or email [email protected] if needed. Data Privacy Privacy Statement | CAE As part of our process, we may use AI‑supported tools to help review applications, with human decision‑making at every step. CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

You will build, automate, and operate a hybrid infrastructure platform spanning Azure and OpenShift while modernizing traditional systems. The role involves developing automation workflows, ensuring system reliability, and partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver secure platform services.

Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in infrastructure or cloud operations with strong hands-on knowledge of Microsoft enterprise services. Proficiency in automation frameworks like PowerShell or Python and experience with Git-based workflows are required.

• Defined benefit pension plan • Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan • Employee stock purchase plan • Corporate discounts • Physical wellness plan • Supplemental maternity benefits • Flexible schedules • California Fridays

• Microsoft AzurePreferred
• KubernetesPreferred
• Active DirectoryPreferred
• TerraformPreferred
• GitPreferred
• PythonPreferred

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• Azure
• OpenShift
• Windows Server
• Active Directory
• PowerShell
• Python
• Ansible
• Git
• Infrastructure as Code
• Kubernetes
• Terraform
• Observability
• Incident response
• Capacity management
• Virtualization
• Automation
• Cloud-Native Computing
• Argo CD
• Virtual Reality
• Azure Monitor
• Workflow Management
• GitOps
• Site Reliability Engineering
• Cloud Operations
• Git (Version Control System)
• Data Privacy
• Resilience
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Self-Motivation
• C (Programming Language)
• Augmented Reality
• Microsoft Azure
• IT Capacity Management
• Cloud Security
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Creativity
• Disaster Recovery
• Incident Response
• Scalability
• Incident Management
• Innovation
• ITIL 4
• Python (Programming Language)
• Windows Servers
• New Product Development
• Operations
• Windows PowerShell
• Remote Desktop Services

• Technology
• Software
• Engineering
• Security & Safety
• Infrastructure Operations Engineer
• Site Reliability Engineer
• Software and Applications Developers and Analysts Not Elsewhere Classified
• Computer and Information Research Scientists

Minimum experience

5+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week