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



into CI/CD pipelines to maintain solution integrity
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Collaborating with cross-functional teams including developers, Cyber Security, integration testers, and system analysts
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Maintaining comprehensive documentation of deployment processes, configurations, and best practices
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WHAT YOU'LL BRING
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Extensive hands‐on experience with Azure DevOps, including building and maintaining complex pipelines
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Demonstrated experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Azure DevOps or GitHub
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Solid knowledge of Git version control and common branching strategies
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Practical experience deploying and maintaining Azure resources including Azure App Service
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Experience across major cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud), including platform administration and FinOps right‐sizing
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Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for system automation and deployment
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Proven ability to troubleshoot complex applications across hybrid on‐premises and cloud environments
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Experience participating in code reviews and broader software development collaboration
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Active NV1 security clearance (mandatory)
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NICE TO HAVE
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Familiarity with enterprise integration platforms and patterns
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Experience working within large‐scale government ICT programs or modernisation initiatives
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