software systems designer

Senior Software Systems EngineerAbout ANVILANVIL 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 Hybrid (Ottawa - 55 Murray Street Office) Total Compensation: CAD $137,000 - $152,000 base salary - Placement within range based on experience and qualificationsRole (Description)We are seeking a knowledgeable and versatile Software Systems Engineer to join our professional services team, focused on delivering mission-critical software solutions to our defence, public safety, and national security customers. In this role, you will install, configure, and integrate our software on secure, government-operated infrastructure, develop custom integrations, and ensure compliance with stringent security and operational standards.You will work closely with defence contractors, military personnel, and technical authorities to architect and deploy foundational infrastructure solutions, implement secure containerized deployments, and develop automated integration systems. In this role, you will champion the technical deployment process for our professional services team, develop and execute integration strategies that validate critical functionality, identify potential infrastructure issues before they impact operations, and maintain clear documentation of deployment processes.We are looking for a knowledgeable and versatile professional who can lead deployment initiatives, build robust infrastructure solutions, and drive operational excellence in environments where precision, reliability, and mission success are paramount. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on software that serves defence and public safety organizations, where quality and reliability are not just business requirements, they're mission-critical imperatives.This is a full-time position based in Ottawa with up to 30% travel (domestic and international) to work with customers and partners. Eligible candidates must either possess or be eligible to obtain a Government of Canada Top Secret security clearance.Required QualificationsSecurity ClearanceEligible for Government of Canada Top Secret security clearanceExperienceMinimum of 10+ years of software development and deployment experience, preferably in defence or related industryA minimum of 3+ years of experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift) A minimum of 3+ years of experience with Linux server deployment and administration Demonstrated experience deploying and securing production-level systems in government or enterprise environmentsProven track record of integrating complex software systems and data pipelinesSkills & CompetenciesStrong knowledge of Linux server deployment, networking, logging, and troubleshooting tools (e.g., ssh, tcpdump, iproute2) Expertise with Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift, and hypervisors (e.g., KVM, VMware ESXi) Proficiency in creating pipelines for ingesting data from diverse sources (flat files, databases, APIs, message queues, streams) In-depth understanding of TLS, HTTP/2-3, and PKI integration Familiarity with enterprise hardware (servers, racks, storage) and production-level systems Knowledge of supply chain security, government compliance standards, and authentication/authorization mechanisms Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail 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 co