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

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