Enterprise Platform & Operations Engineer

Enterprise Platform & Operations Engineer

Expected 6 month contract 
Location: Cambridge (4-days onsite)

Overview

Our client is seeking a well-rounded Infrastructure Systems Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment and can successfully balance project delivery, operational support, incident management, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role is ideal for a technology professional who enjoys working across a broad technology stack rather than specializing in a single domain.

The successful candidate will support critical systems, cybersecurity initiatives, infrastructure services, automation efforts, and platform operations while coordinating work across multiple teams and stakeholders. Strong organizational, project management, and prioritization skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage technical deliverables across multiple concurrent initiatives and operational priorities.
• Coordinate activities between infrastructure, cybersecurity, application, and business teams.
• Support incidents, problem management activities, operational requests, and project execution.
• Implement and maintain automation solutions to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Monitor and support enterprise infrastructure, security, and application environments.
• Participate in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and remediation activities.
• Manage SSL certificate lifecycle processes, renewals, and associated security requirements.
• Support cybersecurity controls, monitoring activities, risk mitigation, and incident response efforts.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational excellence and automation.
• Provide after-hours and weekend support as required.

Required Technical Experience

Candidates should possess hands-on experience in several of the following areas:

Infrastructure & Monitoring

• Datadog
• xMatters
• SSL Certificate lifecycle management

Automation & Development

• Python scripting and automation
• Node-RED
• JavaScript development and integration
• PowerShell and/or Ansible automation

Security & Compliance

• Trellix Endpoint Protection
• Cybersecurity controls and governance
• Security incident response
• Zscaler

Platform Administration

• Directus

Desired Additional Experience

Experience with any of the following would be considered an asset:

• WebSphere
• JBoss
• NGINX (WAF/Reverse Proxy)
• Entuity
• PRTG
• Power Platform On-Premises Gateway
• MongoDB
• SQL Server
• PostgreSQL / EDB
• Oracle
• SAP Basis
• SAP Security
• Qualys
• Password State
• Forescout

Desired Professional Attributes

We are seeking candidates who demonstrate:

• Strong learning agility and the ability to rapidly learn new technologies
• Cross-functional technical capability across multiple infrastructure disciplines
• Self-directed learning and continuous development
• Accountability and ownership from design through production support
• Self-motivation and initiative
• Leadership through influence, mentorship, and technical guidance

Modern Technology Mindset

Preference will be given to candidates who actively leverage:

• Automation platforms and scripting tools
• AI-enabled productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, and GitHub Copilot
• Modern troubleshooting and operational automation practices

Work Environment

• Primary work location: Cambridge, Ontario
• Occasional travel to Woodstock location (currently less than one day per month)
• Primarily onsite position
• Up to one pre-approved remote workday per week
• After-hours and weekend support required
• Company-issued laptop and iPhone provided