Implementation Specialist – Senior Linux and Cloud Engineer

About PureLogic IT PureLogic IT provides innovative IT solutions for the Federal Government and private sector organizations. We enable outcomes as a secure and trusted technology service provider across current and emerging technologies. With expertise across all areas of IT including cloud technology, software solutions, and infrastructure, as well as professional services - it’s what we do and how we do it that makes us different. We are a Canadian, women-owned, equal opportunity employer with a family culture and passion for giving back. Strong. Secure. Engage. Together. This is our Mission. Title: Implementation Specialist - Senior Linux and Cloud Engineer Reports to: Technical Services Manager Based at: 1145 Innovation Drive, Kanata, ON, with potential for weekly travel to customer sites. This is a new and exciting opening at PureLogic! About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled Implementation Specialist – Senior Linux and Cloud Engineer to join our Professional Services team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-grade Linux systems and cloud-based solutions (AWS, Azure, or GCP). You will play a key role in driving automation, performance, security, and scalability across hybrid infrastructures. Key Responsibilities - Lead the planning and technical execution of client engagements, ensuring projects are delivered on time and aligned with client requirements. - Serve as a trusted technical advisor by communicating project progress, risks, and architectural recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders. - Mentor and coach junior team members by providing technical leadership, code and design reviews, and opportunities for skills development. - Design, deploy, and maintain Linux-based infrastructure in both on-prem and cloud environments. - Build and manage highly available, secure, and scalable cloud architectures. - Deploy and manage Kubernetes environments and supporting software. - Automate system provisioning, configuration management, and application deployment using tools like Ansible, Terraform, or similar. - Monitor systems performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize resource utilization. - Collaborate with developers, DevOps, and security teams to deliver infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD pipelines. - Implement robust backup, disaster recovery, and patch management strategies. - Ensure systems comply with organizational security and compliance standards. - Document infrastructure, configurations, and procedures. Required Qualifications - 5+ years of hands-on Linux systems administration experience (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, etc.). - 3+ years of experience managing cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). - Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell. - Strong experience with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, etc.). - Solid understanding of networking concepts, firewalls, VPNs, and load balancers. - Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Dynatrace, Morpheus, Prometheus, etc.). is a plus. - Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a strong plus. - Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills. Beneficial Qualifications - Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, Azure Administrator Associate). - Kubernetes certifications such as CKA, CKS. - Experience with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions). - Exposure to security best practices and compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc). - Experience in air-gapped environments. What We Offer - Competitive salary and performance bonuses - Comprehensive health and dental insurance - Professional development and certification reimbursement - A collaborative team environment working with cutting-edge tech Our Commitment to You As a proud equal opportunity employer, we encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply to join our growing team. We are committed to providing all employees with a workplace experience that is free from barriers, discrimination, and harassment regardless of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, faith identity, nationality, and/or disability status. If you’re driven, hard-working, and want to join a dynamic and energetic team, we welcome you to apply today and encourage you to come as you are.