Canberra, Australia | Posted on 26/09/2026Security Clearance: Must haveNV1 clearanceHours: Up to 40 hours per weekLH-*****Role OverviewWe are seeking highly experienced Senior DevOps Engineers to support the delivery, integration, and operation of secure, scalable, and resilient platforms that underpin critical national security systems.Key ResponsibilitiesDrive the adoption and maturity of DevOps practices, tooling, and platforms across ASD environmentsDesign, implement, and support CI/CD pipelines for applications, infrastructure, and databasesImplement and maintain observability capabilities including monitoring, logging, and alertingAutomate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using infrastructure‐as‐code principlesIdentify, assess, and mitigate release engineering and availability risks during planning and deliveryImprove developer productivity, release frequency, and operational outcomes through automationSupport secure build, integration, and deployment pipelines aligned to Defence security requirementsPlan, automate, test, and deploy database changes using controlled pipeline processesIdentify and implement process and tooling improvements across DevOps workflowsProvide senior technical guidance on integration,



build, and deployment practicesProduce and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and recovery proceduresRequirementsRequired Skills & ExperienceDegree in Computer Science, ICT, or equivalent qualified experience (5+ years)Demonstrated senior‐level experience delivering DevOps and CI/CD solutions in complex environmentsStrong experience with:CI/CD pipeline design and automationInfrastructure as Code and configuration managementSystems integration and build automationSecure software development practicesProven ability to operate in high‐assurance / regulated environmentsExperience contributing to or leading availability management, resilience, and disaster recovery practicesAbility to communicate effectively with technical and non‐technical stakeholdersExperience working in Defence, intelligence, or national security environmentsFamiliarity with SFIA‐aligned roles at Level 4–5Experience supporting systems requiring accreditation, assurance, and operational resiliencePrior exposure to large, federated platforms or mission‐critical systems
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📌 Senior Devops Engineers (El1 Equivalent) (Canberra)
🏢 Powerdata Group Consulting
📍 Canberra