Job Description
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Canberra, Australia | Posted on 26/09/2026
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Security Clearance:
Must have
NV1 clearance
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Hours:
Up to 40 hours per week
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LH-*****
Role Overview n
We 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 Responsibilities n
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Drive the adoption and maturity of
DevOps practices
, tooling, and platforms across ASD environments
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Design, implement, and support
CI/CD pipelines
for applications, infrastructure, and databases
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Implement and maintain
observability capabilities
including monitoring, logging, and alerting
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Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using infrastructure‐as‐code principles
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Identify, assess, and mitigate
release engineering and availability risks
during planning and delivery
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Improve developer productivity, release frequency, and operational outcomes through automation
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Support secure build, integration, and deployment pipelines aligned to Defence security requirements
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Plan, automate, test, and deploy database changes using controlled pipeline processes
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Identify and implement
process and tooling improvements
across DevOps workflows
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Provide senior technical guidance on integration, build, and deployment practices
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Produce and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and recovery procedures
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Requirements Required Skills & Experience n
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Degree in Computer Science, ICT, or equivalent professional experience (
5+ years
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Demonstrated senior‐level experience delivering
DevOps and CI/CD solutions
in complex environments
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Robust experience with:n
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CI/CD pipeline design and automation
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Infrastructure as Code and configuration management
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Systems integration and build automation
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Secure software development practices
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Proven ability to operate in
high‐assurance / regulated environments
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Experience contributing to or leading
availability management, resilience, and disaster recovery
practices
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Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non‐technical stakeholders
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Experience working in
Defence, intelligence, or national security environments
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Familiarity with
SFIA‐aligned roles
at Level 4–5
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Experience supporting systems requiring accreditation, assurance, and operational resilience
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Prior exposure to large, federated platforms or mission‐critical systems
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