Are you a Senior DevOps Engineer with an active NV1 clearance ready to make your mark on Australia's democracy? This is your chance to join a high-impact ICT transformation program within one of the nation's most critical government agencies.

THE ROLE

Our client, a leading federal government organisation responsible for delivering Australia's electoral systems, is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer for an initial contract through to 30 June 2027, with a 12-month extension option. Based in the ACT on a hybrid arrangement, this EL1-equivalent role sits within the Platforms and Application Development Branch and is central to supporting the modernisation and uplift of enterprise and election-critical applications. A current NV1 security clearance is mandatory prior to commencement.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

- Designing, implementing, and managing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps to automate deployment processes
- Overseeing configuration and management of development, testing, and production environments to ensure accurate replication for integration testing
- Applying scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, ARM templates, Bicep, and YAML to drive deployment reliability
- Implementing monitoring and alerting solutions to track performance, availability, and security of applications
- Integrating automated security testing (SAST and DAST)



into CI/CD pipelines to maintain solution integrity
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams including developers, Cyber Security, integration testers, and system analysts
- Maintaining comprehensive documentation of deployment processes, configurations, and best practices

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

- Extensive hands‑on experience with Azure DevOps, including building and maintaining complex pipelines
- Demonstrated experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Azure DevOps or GitHub
- Solid knowledge of Git version control and common branching strategies
- Practical experience deploying and maintaining Azure resources including Azure App Service
- Experience across major cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud), including platform administration and FinOps right‑sizing
- Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for system automation and deployment
- Proven ability to troubleshoot complex applications across hybrid on‑premises and cloud environments
- Experience participating in code reviews and broader software development collaboration
- Active NV1 security clearance (mandatory)

NICE TO HAVE

- Familiarity with enterprise integration platforms and patterns
- Experience working within large‑scale government ICT programs or modernisation initiatives

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📌 Senior DevOps Engineer (Canberra)
🏢 PATH4 Group
📍 Canberra