IT Administrator (Contract Position) – Closed

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Cord3 Innovation Inc. is seeking an IT Administrator (Contract Position) to join our team!

Cord3 Innovation Inc. is seeking an IT Administrator Contractor to support our team on a 6-month engagement, with the possibility of extension. This role is ideal for a skilled IT professional who thrives in both Windows and Linux environments, and who is comfortable managing a hybrid on-premises/cloud infrastructure. In addition to day-to-day IT administration, this contract will include a key project: the relocation of our IT infrastructure to a new office location, including the setup of wired workspaces, Wi-Fi, and core IT services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and maintain Windows and Linux-based IT infrastructure (on-premises and cloud).
  • Administer Microsoft 365, Active Directory (on-prem & Azure AD), and virtualized environments.
  • Provide technical support to end-users and developers, troubleshooting system, network, and application issues.
  • Oversee backups, system updates, and security configurations to ensure compliance with IT best practices.
  • Manage network services (VPN, firewalls, DNS, DHCP) and troubleshoot connectivity issues.
  • Support identity and access management (IAM), including provisioning, permissions, and MFA.
  • Plan and execute the relocation of IT infrastructure to a new office, including wired and wireless networking setup.
  • Coordinate with vendors and contractors for internet, networking, and infrastructure requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

  • College or university diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
  • 3-5 years of hands-on experience in IT administration, with expertise in Windows Server and Linux.
  • Experience managing Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and cloud-based IT services.
  • Knowledge of virtualization platforms (e.g., Proxmox, VMware).
  • Familiarity with Azure Web App Services, Azure Storage, and identity federation (ADFS, SAML, OAuth).
  • Strong understanding of networking (routing, firewalls, VPN, Wi-Fi, DNS, DHCP).
  • Experience setting up office IT infrastructure, including wired and wireless networks.
  • Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
  • Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences.

Must hold or be eligible for a Canadian Security Clearance.

Must reside in the Ottawa, Ontario area.

Contract Details

  • Duration: 6 months (with potential for extension)
  • Location: On-site in Ottawa, Ontario
  • Type: Contract Position
  • Compensation: Based on experience and market rates

If you are a highly motivated IT professional looking for an exciting short-term project with impact, please send your application to Careers@Cord3inc.com.

 

Employment Type: 6-month contract, with the possibility of extension

Workplace Type: Hybrid (In office days are Tuesday-Thursday)

Job Location: Ottawa, Ontario

Please apply at: Careers@Cord3inc.com

Visit us at: www.Cord3inc.com

Junior QA Automation Engineer Job Posting – Closed

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Cord3 Innovation Inc. is seeking a Junior QA Automation Engineer to join our team!

We are seeking an enthusiastic and curious Junior QA Automation Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. This is a growth-focused role where you will learn from and support our senior engineers in ensuring the quality and reliability of our innovative, three-tiered product. If you have a passion for technology, a keen eye for detail, and a strong desire to start a career in software quality and automation, this is the perfect opportunity for you. You will be provided with mentorship and opportunity to develop your skills in modern testing practices, CI/CD, containerization, and Infrastructure as Code.

What You’ll Do and Learn:

  • Learn and Contribute: Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of automated tests using modern frameworks like Cypress, Playwright, or Selenium.
  • Find and Report Bugs: Perform manual and exploratory testing to identify, document, and track software defects and usability issues.
  • Work with CI/CD: Gain hands-on experience with our GitLab CI/CD pipelines, learning how to run automated test suites and interpret results to provide fast feedback to developers.
  • Explore Modern Infrastructure: Get exposure to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and virtualization by supporting the team in creating automated test environments with tools like Terraform, Ansible, and Proxmox.
  • Collaborate and Grow: Work closely with developers and senior QA engineers, participating in code reviews and receiving mentorship to build your technical skills in a supportive environment.
  • Document Processes: Help create and maintain clear documentation for test cases, bug reports, and quality assurance processes.
  • Research New Tools: Assist in researching and evaluating new testing tools and technologies that could improve our processes.

Qualifications:

  • A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, OR equivalent foundational knowledge and practical experience.
  • Experience with programming in Python, JavaScript, Java, Bash.
  • A natural curiosity for how things work and a strong desire to learn and solve problems.
  • Excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills.
  • An inherent interest in software quality and finding out what makes software break.

Must hold or be eligible for a Canadian Security Clearance.

Must reside in the Ottawa, Ontario area.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have, Not Required):

  • Any personal or academic projects involving programming.
  • Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
  • Knowledge of the Linux command line and Bash shell.
  • Exposure to concepts like Docker, APIs, or CI/CD is a big plus.
  • A passion for exploring new technologies.

Education:

  • A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, OR equivalent foundational knowledge and practical experience.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Workplace Type: Hybrid (In office days are Tuesday-Thursday)

Job Location: Ottawa, Ontario

Please apply at: Careers@Cord3inc.com

Visit us at: www.Cord3inc.com

https://www.linkedin.com/company/cord3-innovation-inc

Senior Software Deployment Engineer

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At Cord3 Innovation Inc, we offer solutions to strongly protect files and emails by encrypting them at rest and controlling access to protected data assets. These solutions deliver consistent, policy-driven data-centric security (DCS) for Cloud and enterprise data that protects against access by unauthorized privileged administrators. Unlike other data security approaches, Cord3’s solutions work completely transparently to users and do not require any changes to existing applications.

Cord3 Innovation Inc. is currently seeking a Senior Software Deployment Engineer to join our growing Delivery team!

Overview:

 In this role, you will play a critical part in deploying, scaling, and maintaining our DCS solutions to meet increasing market demand. These solutions span a range of environments, including public cloud, private cloud, edge computing, on-premises, and hybrid configurations. You will collaborate closely with a cross-functional team focused on continuously evolving our technology stack and improving deployment processes.

As part of your responsibilities, you will design and maintain internal environments used for quality assurance, staging, and demonstrations. This includes managing infrastructure, application components, and the DCS platform itself. The role requires a strong technical foundation in network and security infrastructure, Unix/Linux systems, identity management, and Microsoft BackOffice technologies to ensure seamless integration with client environments.

In addition, you should have a solid understanding of the software development lifecycle, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), container management technologies, and user interface integration to effectively scale and support our solutions. Exceptional troubleshooting abilities and strong communication skills are essential, as you will be working directly with clients to resolve issues and ensure successful deployments. You will also be responsible for capturing insights and lessons learned from client installations to help drive continuous improvement across both our client solution and its associated installation and configuration tools.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, upgrade, and maintain IT Infrastructure and Application layers including networking, firewalls, identity management, and Microsoft Backoffice for non-production Cord3 environments.
  • Design, deploy, and troubleshoot DCS architecture components for clients often in their secure, air-gapped environments.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, clients, and vendors during DCS deployments.
  • Assess existing deployed systems, identify issues, and provide effective solutions.
  • Implement control features to meet quality standards and ensure efficiency.
  • Monitor system performance and troubleshoot technical issues promptly.
  • Proactively identify risks and suggest improvements for future enhancements.
  • Engage in complex incident resolution escalated by junior engineers.
  • Develop and automate scripts to enhance system efficiency. IaC skills (e.g. Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell DSC) are highly desirable.

Qualifications:

  • 10 years of experience.
  • Must hold or be eligible for Government of Canada Security Clearance at Secret Level or above.
  • Development of on-premises/cloud network infrastructure, including firewalls and SDWAN; Experience should include Fortinet, CISCO and Versa. Proven experience in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting UNIX/Linux environments
  • MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) certification, including Windows Server and Active Directory experience as well as Microsoft BackOffice experience (Exchange, SharePoint, SQL, etc.
  • Certificate Authority (CA) management experience including creation and the application of public and private keys and certificates.
  • Federated Identity Management experience (e.g. SAML, ADFS, OAuth) with products such Ping Federate, IBM Verify, KeyCloak, etc.
  • Strong Docker and container orchestration skills.
  • Strong hardware and software troubleshooting skills. Soft skills would include experience with diagram tools (Visio) and PowerPoint. Experience and certifications in Cisco, VMware, Proxmox, AWS, or Azure are a plus.
  • Defence Sector experience is highly desirable.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Professional development opportunities.

Collaborative work environment.

Must hold or be eligible for a Canadian Security Clearance at Secret Level or above.

Must reside in the Ottawa, Ontario, area.

 

Employment Type: Full-Time

Workplace Type: Hybrid (In office days are Tuesday-Thursday)

Job Location: Ottawa, Ontario

How to Apply:

Please submit a resume and brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and certifications to Careers@Cord3inc.com

Visit us at: www.Cord3inc.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cord3-innovation-inc

Quality Assurance Technical Lead – Closed

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Cord3 Innovation Inc. is seeking a QA Lead (Technical) to join our team!

We are seeking a results-driven and highly technical QA Lead to join our dynamic engineering team. In this role, you will build and lead our automated testing strategy from the ground up, playing a critical part in ensuring the quality and reliability of our innovative, three-tiered, service-oriented architecture (SOA) product. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, QA automation, and DevOps. This role is for a passionate individual dedicated to building robust, scalable testing solutions and leveraging modern technologies like containerization, CI/CD, and AI-powered tools to deliver a secure and reliable product to our customers.

As the QA Lead, you will be a key member of the engineering team, working in close collaboration with developers and stakeholders. Your primary goal will be to architect and implement a reliable, repeatable automated testing framework for our multi-tiered product.

Responsibilities:

  • Architect, design, and implement a comprehensive, scalable, end-to-end automated testing framework.
  • Develop and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines in GitLab for automated deployments and cross-browser testing.
  • Drive the expansion of end-to-end (E2E) test coverage to ensure high application stability and reliability.
  • Spearhead the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) by integrating Terraform and Ansible into GitLab CI/CD pipelines, enabling fully automated, ephemeral testing environments.
  • Investigate, evaluate, and implement modern AI-powered testing tools and strategies to enhance QA processes.
  • Provide strategic and technical leadership in QA and DevOps, mentoring engineers in best practices for automation, containerization, and test architecture.
  • Oversee the creation and maintenance of technical documentation, including test plans, test strategies, and automation frameworks.
  • Contribute to the release process by defining test scope, coordinating deployments, and ensuring comprehensive functional, performance, and regression testing.

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience in a technical role with a strong background in software development, QA automation, or DevOps engineering.
  • Proven expertise in designing and building automated test frameworks from the ground up.
  • Hands-on experience with modern automation frameworks (e.g., Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, WebDriver.io).
  • Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript.
  • In-depth knowledge of CI/CD principles and hands-on experience with tools like GitLab CI/CD or Jenkins.
  • Proficiency with both black-box and white-box testing methodologies.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Must hold or be eligible for a Canadian Security Clearance.

Must reside in the Ottawa, Ontario area.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with performance testing tools such as JMeter.
  • Exposure to modern AI-powered QA tools (e.g., Mabl, Testim, Functionize).
  • A passion for exploring and implementing cutting-edge technologies to advance software quality and testing efficiency.

Education:

  • A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as engineering, quality management, or a related discipline is required.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Workplace Type: Hybrid (In office days are Tuesday-Thursday)

Job Location: Ottawa, Ontario

Please apply at: Careers@Cord3inc.com

Visit us at: www.Cord3inc.com

Data Analyst Data Scientist – Closed

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Position Summary

Cord3 Innovation Inc. is seeking a skilled Data Analyst Data Scientist to join our team and contribute to various analytical tasks related to the RCMP systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  1. Review of RCMP Systems: Creating a report detailing RCMP information systems and data types (MS Word).
  2. Analysis of Information Exchange Requirements: Developing a report detailing information exchange requirements between RCMP systems (MS Word).
  3. Analysis of Information Exchange Requirements with External Stakeholders: Preparing a report detailing information exchange requirements with external stakeholders (MS Word).
  4. Analysis of Information Labelling Requirements: Compiling a report detailing information labelling requirements for information exchange (MS Word).
  5. Final Report: Summarizing activities carried out, results, and recommendations in a final report (MS Word).

Required Skills:

  • Data Modelling: Minimum of one (1) year experience using data modelling tools.
  • Statistical Modelling: Minimum of one (1) year experience using statistical modelling tools.
  • Data Mining: Minimum of one (1) year experience using data mining tools.
  • Programming Experience: Five (5) years cumulative within the last 10 years of programming experience with:
    • SQL or NoSQL
    • JavaScript
    • HTML
    • ETL (Extract, Transform, Load)
    • Elasticsearch, or similar
    • Python, Spark, R, Scala, SAS, or similar

 

  • Designing and Operationalizing Applications: Two (2) years of combined experience in designing and operationalizing applications.
  • Machine or Deep Learning: One (1) course or project experience of at least six (6) months duration in machine or deep learning.

Company: Cord3 Innovation Inc.

Location: Ottawa, ON

Engagement:  Part-time Contract Opportunity with RCMP until 31 March 2026 with potential annual extensions.

Mandatory Security Clearance Level: Candidate must hold a Current Active Top Secret Clearance.

Application Process:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter.

Please ensure all relevant experience and qualifications are clearly outlined.

Please apply at: Careers@Cord3inc.com

Visit us at: www.Cord3inc.com

https://www.linkedin.com/company/cord3-innovation-inc