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.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No