Job Description
Canberra, Australia | Posted on 26/09/2026
Security Clearance:Must haveNV1 clearance
Hours:Up to 40 hours per week
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Role Overview
We are seeking highly experiencedSenior DevOps Engineersto support the delivery, integration, and operation of secure, scalable, and resilient platforms that underpin critical national security systems.
Key Responsibilities
Drive the adoption and maturity ofDevOps practices, tooling, and platforms across ASD environments
Design, implement, and supportCI/CD pipelinesfor applications, infrastructure, and databases
Implement and maintainobservability capabilitiesincluding monitoring, logging, and alerting
Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using infrastructure‐as‐code principles
Identify, assess, and mitigaterelease engineering and availability risksduring planning and delivery
Improve developer productivity, release frequency, and operational outcomes through automation
Support secure build, integration, and deployment pipelines aligned to Defence security requirements
Plan, automate, test, and deploy database changes using controlled pipeline processes
Identify and implementprocess and tooling improvementsacross DevOps workflows




Provide senior technical guidance on integration, build, and deployment practices
Produce and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and recovery procedures
Requirements Required Skills & Experience
Degree in Computer Science, ICT, or equivalent professional experience (5+ years)
Demonstrated senior‐level experience deliveringDevOps and CI/CD solutionsin complex environments
Solid experience with:
CI/CD pipeline design and automation
Infrastructure as Code and configuration management
Systems integration and build automation
Secure software development practices
Proven ability to operate inhigh‐assurance / regulated environments
Experience contributing to or leadingavailability management, resilience, and disaster recoverypractices
Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non‐technical stakeholders
Experience working inDefence, intelligence, or national security environments
Familiarity withSFIA‐aligned rolesat Level 4–5
Experience supporting systems requiring accreditation, assurance, and operational resilience
Prior exposure to large, federated platforms or mission‐critical systems
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