Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Forward Deployed) Anvil is a trusted partner in the defence industry, delivering cutting‑edge solutions that enhance military capabilities and operational effectiveness. We extend our expertise to public safety, law enforcement, and national security organizations, accelerating mission‑critical decision‑making through analytical tools, automations, and game‑changing machine learning capabilities. ANVIL helps organizations discover, manage, enrich, fuse, and exploit the information available to them in support of Information Dominance and Decision Advantage.

Job Type: Full Time (Ottawa / Hybrid / up to 30% Travel) Total Compensation: CAD $140,000 - $180,000 base salary - Placement within range based on experience and qualifications We are seeking a versatile Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join our team, focused on delivering mission‑critical software to our defence, public safety, and national security customers. You will install, configure, and deploy our software on secure, government‑operated infrastructure, build robust containerized environments, and ensure every deployment complies with stringent security and operational standards. Working closely with defence contractors, military personnel, and technical authorities, you will architect and deploy foundational infrastructure, implement secure containerized deployments, and stand up reliable production systems.

You will own the technical deployment process for our professional services team: setting deployment strategy, validating critical functionality, identifying infrastructure issues before they impact operations, and maintaining clear documentation of deployment processes. Technical excellence is table stakes. What sets our team apart is the ability to build trust with customers, communicate with clarity and confidence, and represent Anvil with professionalism in every interaction.

Exceptional customer‑facing communication skills are not a nice‑to‑have in this role; This is a full‑time position based in Ottawa with up to 30% travel (domestic and international). Candidates must either possess or be eligible to obtain a Government of Canada Top Secret security clearance.

Security Clearance

Eligible for Government of Canada Top Secret security clearance Minimum of 7+ years of software deployment and infrastructure experience,



preferably in defence or related industry A minimum of 3+ years of experience with Linux server deployment and administration Demonstrated experience leading customer‑facing technical discovery sessions, including requirements gathering, solution scoping, and value‑driven conversations that build customer trust and accelerate adoption Strong knowledge of Linux server deployment, networking, logging, and troubleshooting tools (e.g., Experience packaging, templating, and deploying applications with Helm charts for Kubernetes/OpenShift Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical issues to both technical and non‑technical audiences Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across development teams and with customer stakeholders Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deployment initiatives simultaneously Familiarity with software systems used by defence organizations such as SitaWare HQ, TAK, Esri AllSource, and others Experience deploying and maintaining Web‑based applications Experience deploying and monitoring machine learning models in cloud‑hosted and on‑premise networks Familiarity with infrastructure‑as‑code and configuration management tooling for repeatable deployments Bash, Python) Prior experience working with or for defence, public safety, law enforcement, and national security organizations Deployment Strategy and Planning Partner with customers and internal teams to understand infrastructure requirements and develop comprehensive deployment strategies for the organization Create and maintain detailed deployment plans and documentation to ensure successful implementations across all customer environments Document deployment approaches based on security assessments and regulatory requirements Software Deployment and Infrastructure Travel to customer and partner sites to participate in requirements gathering, software deployment,



deployment testing, and hands‑on support Deploy, secure, and monitor Linux‑based containerized applications, services, and machine learning models in both cloud‑hosted and on‑premise networks Streamline software installation processes, configurations, and documentation for repeatable deployments Provide regular status updates on deployment progress and system health metrics Ensure all deployments meet strict government security and operational standards Implement appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures Diagnose and resolve technical infrastructure issues leveraging deep knowledge of Linux, networking, and security principles Provide documentation and technical specifications to IT staff for planning and implementing infrastructure upgrades Champion security standards and best practices across all deployment environments Customer Support and Communication Work directly with stakeholders, including defence contractors and military personnel, to ensure solutions align with operational requirements Participate actively in customer meetings, technical reviews, and deployment planning sessions Customize software deployments to meet unique customer operational needs Communicate deployment results and system metrics to stakeholders at all levels you'll be part of a team of dedicated professionals who share a common goal: to increase the safety and security of Western democracies through the effective use of data. Our workplace is not just a job, it’s a community of like‑minded people working together to make a positive impact on the world we live in. Competitive salaries Flexible health advantages package through Equitable Industry‑leading employer retirement contributions match Remote and Hybrid (Ottawa market) work model combining remote flexibility with meaningful in‑person collaboration Modern office in the historic Carriageway building in beautiful downtown Ottawa Contribute to projects with real‑world security impact Use of AI in Recruitment: Anvil does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.

However, we do use AI for scheduling, note taking and other administrative functions. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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