Release and Deployment Specialist

Applying the processes, systems and functions required to make new and changed services and features available for use.

Daily Activities may include — but are not limited to:

• packaging and deploying software changes and updates for release into a live environment
• managing continuous delivery/deployment using automation tools for containerisation and orchestration
• using package management tools or application lifecycle management tools for software dependency, version and library control
• combining changes to form a release that delivers a new service or updates an existing service
• adhering to established safety, security and quality standards
• enabling the controlled and effective handover to operational management and the user community
• lead the assessment, analysis, planning and design of release packages, including assessment of risk
• liaise with business and technology teams on release scheduling and communication of progress, conducts post-release reviews
• ensure that release processes and procedures are applied and that releases can be rolled back as needed
• identify, evaluate and manage the adoption of appropriate release and deployment techniques, processes and automation tools
• Release and deployment: Level 6
• Sets the release policy for the organisation in the context of both development and production/operations
• Implement processes, tools, and resources to ensure that the transition of services, service components and packages are planned and compliant
• Ensure that test, validation and configuration management are included in all release and deployment activities
• Provide authorisation for critical release activity and point of escalation

Required Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years of IT experience, ideally in a Defence ICT centric project or in sustainment
• Ideally experienced as a Lead, SME and Administrator
• Previous Release and Deployment Management experience
• Ability to work in a team environment, participate in project meetings and engage with both business and technical stakeholders
• Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills with demonstrable experience of presentation and engagement with stakeholders, projects and business areas
• Excellent written and speaking capability, with a well-developed ability to liaise effectively with and influence stakeholders.
• Previous knowledge and experience in RDM of Defence and/or Coalition networks (Desirable)

Security Clearance:

• Current Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) security clearance before commencement of work.
• The candidate will be required to comply with the US International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) as the candidate may need to handle export-controlled ICT (hardware and software) products.
• Full Working Right – Must be an Australian Citizen