ISR Platform Engineers | NV1 Cleared | Defence Consultancy

Your new company

Hays are partnered with a Defence Consultancy supporting a program delivering next-generation ISR capabilities, software factory solutions, data platforms and AI-enabled technologies across classified Defence environments. The team supports critical Defence initiatives and emerging Defence investment programs.

Your new role

We are seeking several NV1-cleared Platform Engineers and Software Developers to support the design, development, deployment and sustainment of contemporary cloud-native platforms operating on classified Defence networks.

You will work alongside Defence stakeholders to deliver software factory capabilities, AI platforms and secure DevSecOps solutions supporting ISR mission outcomes.

Key responsibilities include

- Developing and deploying cloud-native platform solutions
- Building secure software delivery pipelines
- Implementing Infrastructure as Code practices
- Supporting Kubernetes and CNCF technology stacks
- Developing and integrating data and AI platforms
- Managing software artefacts and release bundles




- Engaging Defence stakeholders to gather technical requirements
- Supporting deployment into classified air-gapped environments

Primarily onsite across Defence classified environments - Edinburgh, SA / Fairbairn, ACT / Fishermans Bend, VIC

What you'll need to succeed

- Current NV1 Security Clearance (minimum)
- Australian Citizenship
- Software Engineering or Platform Engineering experience
- Experience with Kubernetes and CNCF technologies
- DevSecOps and CI/CD pipeline experience
- Infrastructure as Code expertise
- Experience working within Defence or classified environments
- Experience with Iron Bank, ASD or Defence secure development environments highly regarded
- AI, Data Platform or Software Factory experience advantageous

What you'll get in return

- Long-term Defence contract
- Initial term to June 2027 + Potential extensions of up to 2 additional years
- Work on cutting-edge AI and ISR capabilities
- Join a highly specialised Defence engineering program

📌 Platform Engineer (Edinburgh)
🏢 Hays
📍 Edinburgh