Senior DevOps Engineer with Baseline /NV1 clearance

Clearance: Must hold Baseline Security Clearance and have the ability to obtain NV1

About the Role

Are you a hands-on DevOps engineer ready to contribute to mission-critical projects in a high-trust, security-conscious environment? We're seeking a skilled Senior DevOps Engineer to join a dynamic federal program in Canberra. You will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and secure cloud deployments, predominantly within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem.

This is a high-impact opportunity for an engineer who thrives in collaborative environments, embraces Infrastructure as Code, and is passionate about delivering secure, scalable, and reliable systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps and Jenkins to enable rapid, high-quality deployments.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Bicep, ARM templates, PowerShell, and YAML.
• Automate provisioning and management of Azure-based cloud environments, ensuring scalability, availability, and compliance.
• Collaborate with software engineers, architects, and cyber security teams to implement secure DevOps practices, including SAST/DAST.
• Support version control using Git and lead configuration management for development and production environments.
• Drive continuous improvement in system performance, reliability, monitoring, and alerting frameworks.
• Champion DevOps best practices across teams and coach junior engineers in modern cloud-native approaches.
• Engage proactively with stakeholders, both technical and non-technical, to understand requirements and deliver outcomes.

Key Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in DevOps, including pipeline design, IaC, and automation in enterprise environments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Azure and familiar with AWS environments.
• Advanced scripting skills in PowerShell and automation experience using Azure Functions or Logic Apps.
• Hands-on experience with Git, Jenkins, YAML, ARM, and Bicep.
• Strong knowledge of security practices in DevOps including static and dynamic code analysis.
• Experience with tools such as Micro Focus Fortify, ServiceNow, and SailPoint.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, testers, architects, and cyber security professionals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with technical and business stakeholders alike.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Baseline security clearance is required; NV1 eligibility is mandatory.

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