At NCS Australia we believe in delivering technology services better by partnering with clients and communities to build a better tomorrow. We prioritize innovation, collaboration, and purposeful work, encouraging curiosity, creativity, and resilience to create meaningful impacts.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Infrastructure & Automation Consultant to support a key engagement with a Federal Government client. The role is ideal for a hands‑on automation specialist with deep Puppet expertise who can drive complex transformation initiatives and deliver tangible outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and contribute to the design and implementation of Puppet re‑architecture initiatives
- Deliver hands‑on engineering across Puppet Enterprise platforms , ensuring scalability, stability, and performance
- Implement and optimise Continuous Delivery pipelines for Puppet Enterprise
- Drive secure compliance management practices , including automated provisioning, configuration, and patching
- Develop and maintain automation using Puppet Bolt and Infrastructure‑as‑Code approaches
- Integrate Puppet environments with HashiCorp Vault for secure secrets management
- Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical solutions with project and regulatory requirements
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across infrastructure and automation layers
- Produce clear technical documentation and contribute to best practices and standards uplift

Qualifications

Technical Expertise

- Robust hands‑on experience with Puppet Enterprise in large‑scale environments
- Proven track record in infrastructure automation, configuration management, and platform engineering
- Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and configuration delivery
- Expertise with Puppet Bolt and automation tooling
- Experience integrating with secrets management platforms (e.g., HashiCorp Vault)
- Strong knowledge of Linux and/or Windows systems administration




- Scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell

Delivery & Consulting Experience

- Experience working in complex enterprise or government environments
- Solid understanding of secure and compliant infrastructure practices
- Ability to work in project‑driven environments with defined deliverables and timelines
- Proven ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions

Collaboration & Leadership

- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously while collaborating with cross‑functional teams
- Strong problem‑solving mindset with a focus on delivery and continuous improvement

Highly Desirable

- Experience working with Australian Federal Government or regulated environments
- Exposure to DevOps toolchains and modern engineering practices
- Familiarity with cloud or hybrid environments (AWS/Azure)
- Previous involvement in platform re‑architecture or transformation programs

Additional Information

Benefits

We offer paid parental leave, well‑being initiatives, discounted health insurance, product and service discounts, regular recognition, and rewards for high performance. Career development opportunities include the Capability Fingerprint, industry and partner training programs, special interest groups, and an AI‑driven learning platform.

Equal Opportunity

NCS Australia is an equal‑chance employer committed to valuing and supporting our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age. We encourage applications from all community groups, including Veterans, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We support adjustments throughout the recruitment, selection, and employment process and actively encourage people with disabilities to apply.

Work Rights and Background Checks

Applicants must have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background check, including probity and police checks.

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📌 Infrastructure and Automation Consultant - Puppet - Initial 6-Month Contract (Melbourne)
🏢 Ncs Group Australia
📍 Melbourne