Job DescriptionCanberra, Australia | Posted on 26/09/2026
Security Clearance: Must haveNV1 clearance
Hours: Up to 40 hours per week
LH-*****Role Overview
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
Drive the adoption and maturity of DevOps practices, tooling, and platforms across ASD environments
Design, implement, and support CI/CD pipelines for applications, infrastructure, and databases
Implement and maintain observability capabilities including monitoring, logging, and alerting
Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using infrastructure‐as‐code principles
Identify, assess, and mitigate release engineering and availability risks during 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 implement process and tooling improvements across DevOps workflows




Provide senior technical guidance on integration, build, and deployment practices
Produce and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and recovery procedures
RequirementsRequired Skills & Experience
Degree in Computer Science, ICT, or equivalent skilled experience (5+ years)
Demonstrated senior‐level experience delivering DevOps and CI/CD solutions in complex environments
Strong 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 in high‐assurance / regulated environments
Experience contributing to or leading availability management, resilience, and disaster recovery practices
Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non‐technical stakeholders
Experience working in Defence, intelligence, or national security environments
Familiarity with SFIA‐aligned roles at 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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