DevOps Engineer
Location
Adelaide CBD or Edinburgh (Hybrid)
Working Arrangement
Hybrid work model. Onsite customer work may be required. Relocation support available for interstate candidates.
Clearance Required
Australian citizenship required. PV highly desirable; NV1 acceptable with willingness to upgrade.
Company Overview
Cleared has partnered with an Australian sovereign Defence science and technology company delivering next generation, AI enabled and software driven systems. Our client is partnered with Defence, DSTG, academia and industry to accelerate emerging technologies into trusted operational capabilities. Their work supports Electronic Warfare, C4I, Cyber Security, Machine Learning and future cloud native Defence systems.
Job Description
We are seeking Platform / DevOps Engineers to design, build and deploy prototype Defence systems using modern cloud native technologies. You will work across microservices, containerisation, automation and CI/CD pipelines, contributing to high quality engineering outcomes and supporting Defence clients in technically challenging environments. This role suits engineers who enjoy problem solving, collaboration and working in a smaller, high performing team.
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and deploy prototype Defence systems using Docker, Kubernetes and cloud native technologies
Work with Defence clients to understand requirements and plan delivery activities
Build microservices and distributed systems using modern engineering practices




Apply automation including Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD to improve development and delivery
Contribute to code reviews, design reviews and collaborative development
Continue developing technical capability through on the job learning and professional development
Education/Certifications Required
Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Systems Engineering
Australian citizenship
NV1 with ability to obtain TSPV clearance
Knowledge/Skills Required
Containerisation using Docker
Kubernetes orchestration; Helm v3 experience desirable
Microservice architectures
Automation using Ansible
CI/CD pipelines (preferably GitLab) and deployment tooling
Experience with data pipeline or lakehouse technologies such as Dagster, Spark or Hadoop (highly valued)
Familiarity with Agile development practices
Employment Benefits
Technically challenging work with real Defence impact
Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture
Flexible work arrangements and work life balance
Career development support
Attractive remuneration
Relocation assistance for interstate candidates
Diversity and Inclusion
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
Veterans
Defence experience is highly desirable. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
About Cleared
At Cleared, we provide tailored recruitment solutions to individuals seeking their next opportunity and to organisations searching for talent within Defence Industry, Intelligence and National Security.
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