We are seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer with a deep specialization in Security Design to lead the evolution of our cloud-native ecosystem. In this role, you will be responsible for architecting, building, and maintaining highly available AWS infrastructure while ensuring that security is not an afterthought, but a core component of the design. You will bridge the gap between systems engineering and cyber defense, building resilient platforms that are "secure by design." Responsibilities Infrastructure Security Architecture: Lead the design and implementation of secure AWS infrastructure, ensuring VPC patterns, peering, and transit gateways follow strict security segmentation.

Kubernetes Platform Engineering: Architect and manage production-grade EKS clusters using Docker and Kubernetes, implementing advanced security controls including OPA/Gatekeeper and workload identity.

CI/CD Automation: Design and maintain secure automation pipelines using Git Hub Actions , ensuring security checks are integrated into the deployment lifecycle.

Automated Security Infrastructure: Build and maintain central identity and access systems using Keycloak , integrating OIDC/OAuth and LDAP across the enterprise.

Security as Code: Develop modular, reusable Terraform templates and YAML configurations that incorporate automated compliance checks and security best practices.



Data & Secret Protection: Manage and secure Postgres DB instances, including encryption strategies and secret management workflows (AWS KMS) to ensure zero-trust data handling.

Defensive Automation: Develop custom Python -based tooling to automate infrastructure audits, remediation of drift, and security response workflows. Must-Have Qualifications 10+ years in Infrastructure or Systems Engineering with a proven track record of designing secure large-scale environments. Expert-level mastery of AWS , Kubernetes , and Docker .

Mandatory proficiency in Python for infrastructure automation and security tool development. Hands-on experience building and managing pipelines with Git Hub Actions . Expert-level Terraform experience and mastery of YAML for configuration management.

Practical experience designing and deploying Keycloak and OIDC/OAuth protocols.

Experience managing and securing Postgres relational databases.

Nice to Have Alternative Tools: Experience with Jenkins, Azure Dev Ops (ADO), or Ruby scripting.

Shell Scripting: Proficiency in Bash or Shell for system-level maintenance.

Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified Security - Specialty.

Regulatory Knowledge: Experience designing for compliance frameworks such as SOC2, ISO 27001, or NIST.

📌 Aws it support specialist (secret security clearance) (Ottawa)
🏢 Orion Innovation
📍 Ottawa