Infrastructure Specialist

We are looking for an IT Infrastructure Specialist to join our dynamic team of smart, positive, and passionate people who are appreciated for their unique talents and empowered to do their jobs well. As the IT Infrastructure Specialist, you will work as part of the Research and Development team but will utilize your expertise to provide support to all of the SmartWorks departments, including Sales, Professional Services, and Support. We are a fully distributed workforce, with all of our management and staff working remotely from their homes, and we’ve operated this way for several years. The successful candidate can be located anywhere in Canada and must be comfortable with working in the Pacific timezone only. What your Impact will be: Manage the SmartWorks hosted client application systems and internal R&D development systems, databases, networking and storage Provide primary Operating System and Database support for our customers Development and maintenance of automated unit test suites Installation, configuration, and maintenance of our QA infrastructure Perform bug fixes and other source code maintenance tasks Design testing plans and strategies for different types of testing Work with the sales team to provide technical details for proposals Remotely install and configure hardware, operating system, and database platforms for our application during implementation projects What we are looking for: 5+ years of relevant production environment work experience Must have experience supporting the Linux OS (Red Hat Enterprise Linux / Centos, or other) Network Administration, including firewalls and VPN’s. College diploma or University degree in computer sciences, or a related technical field Experience with Cloud-based virtual systems, networking and storage Expertise working with relational databases (Oracle or PostgreSQL, or other) Expertise using Terraform and Ansible About us: SmartWorks is a big advocate of Diversity & Inclusion. SmartWorks empowers utilities to navigate change and unleash the potential of the smart infrastructure. At SmartWorks we are committed to delighting our customers and we do that by ensuring our customers receive maximum enduring value from their investment in our solutions. SmartWorks’ MeterSense Meter Data Management (MDM) and SmartWorks Compass Data Analytics software solutions are essential components to enable the smart grid by intelligently processing and analyzing the extreme quantities of data produced from Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI). At Harris, we believe great people build great software. We offer an environment where employees are empowered to make a real impact, grow their skills, and shape their careers. Our teams enjoy a supportive, award‑winning culture, a casual and collaborative workplace, and opportunities to learn from a diverse group of businesses and industries. We are financially strong and proudly part of Constellation Software Inc. (CSI), the largest software company in Canada, providing long‑term stability alongside entrepreneurial autonomy. In addition to a competitive compensation and benefits package, we offer meaningful perks, flexibility, and—most importantly—a culture that values people, curiosity, and having fun while doing great work. Follow us on LinkedIn to learn more about our culture, values, and career opportunities. Harris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability may contact us by email at HarrisTalentAcquisition@harriscomputer.com. Accommodation requests may be made at any time. This email address is dedicated solely to accommodation requests and cannot be used to inquire about application status. Know Your Rights Poster EO 13496: Notification of Employee Rights under Federal Labor Laws Our commitment to fair and equitable hiring. As part of our recruitment process, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools during the initial screening phase to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely align with the requirements of the role. This technology supports efficiency and consistency in the early stages, but it never replaces human judgement. All subsequent evaluations and final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment professionals. AI does not make final hiring decisions.