DevSecOps Specialist

Permanent Full Time 

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We are looking for a Senior Engineering Specialist (DevSecOps Specialist). 

We are maturing our Shared Services - Engineering team by hiring a Senior Engineering Specialist with a strong DevSecOps background. Our team consists of highly motivated, innovative, and tech-savvy engineers that evaluate, design, and deploy technologies using agile delivery methods and automation.

Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in Winnipeg, London, or Toronto.

Role description 

The Senior Engineering Specialist (DevSecOps Specialist) is responsible for designing, deploying, and operationalizing new software engineering and software DevSecOps chain technologies. They will also provide technical leadership by researching and conducting proof-of-concept on emerging technologies to determine business fit and promoting a mindset of continuous service improvement by conducting service health assessments. They will be designing, developing, implementing, supporting, and analyzing large-scale applications, pipelines and tooling systems that support the end-to-end software development life cycle.

You will also be providing thought leadership on the secure software development lifecycle. Providing guidance on vulnerability remediation activies findings from security scans. Liaise between core support teams and business unit aligned technology teams to drive inititves and strategies.

What you will do 

• Assist application development teams to design and implement secure CI/CD pipelines for teams and work with leads to teach the teams to maintain and use the solutions.
• Consults with application development teams to remediate Security scan findings. (SAST, DAST and OS Infrastructure)
• Collaborate with architects, designers, business system analysts, application analysts, operation teams and testing specialists to deliver fully automated CI/CD pipelines.
• Provides technical consulting on capabilities and limitations of software delivery, CI/CD chain, and security technologies.
• Implements all deliverables with the highest possible quality (that is, fewest implementation defects)
• Create or improve the automated deployment processes, techniques, and tools
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical operational issues related to CI/CD pipeline

What you will bring 

• A degree or equivalent education in a related discipline such as Computer Science, Business Computing, Engineering, or Commerce
• Overall 7 years' experience designing, integrating, and implementing software solutions
• Proven DevSecOps background with a security and automation mindset
• Experience remediating vulnerabilities from security scans.
• Proven skills in designing and deploying multi-platform solutions
• Demonstrated initiative (self-starter) with the ability to influence others
• Attention to detail and effective planning and organizational skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven history of both technical and non-technical “soft” skills
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience working in a team environment
• Strong desire to implement change and make a contribution to the organization
• Proven history of making appropriate decisions and recommendations
• Good knowledge of Agile, and PM methodologies
• Eagerness to create documentation
• Working knowledge of ITIL practices and processes is an asset

What really sets you apart

• Knowledge of security tools such as SonarQube, JFrog Xray, Veracode etc,
• Expertise in GitOps tools like GitHub, GitLab
• Hands on experience building CI/CD pipelines in an enterprise environment.
• Experience in Scripting / Automation
• Knowledge of automated deployment and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) tooling IaaS/PaaS/SaaS deployment and operations experience
• Familiarity with Java, .Net, Windows Server, Linux, PowerShell, Ansible
• Experience in performance tuning complex infrastructure solutions; knowledge of performance and monitoring tools will be an asset
• Certifications such as CSSLP, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Microsoft Certified DevOps Engineer Expert

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The base salary for this position is between  $72,700.00 - $131,800.00 annually.  This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc).  If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life serves?the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations.?

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee?has the opportunity to?reach their potential.?

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.

Canada Life?would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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