DevOps Engineer

Client 1; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Relocation assistance

Professional development support

Attractive remuneration

Job summary

Cleared invites applications for Platform/DevOps Engineers to design, build, and deploy prototype Defence systems using cloud-native tech. You’ll work across microservices, containerisation, automation and CI/CD pipelines, collaborating with Defence clients in challenging environments.

This role suits engineers who enjoy problem solving, teamwork, and contributing in a smaller, high performing group. Hybrid work with onsite customer work as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Systems Engineering.
• Australian citizenship required.
• NV1 with ability to obtain TSPV clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy prototype Defence systems using Docker, Kubernetes and cloud native technologies.
• Work with Defence clients to understand requirements and plan delivery activities.
• Build microservices and distributed systems using modern engineering practices.
• Apply automation including Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD to improve development and delivery.
• Contribute to code reviews, design reviews and collaborative development.
• Continue developing technical capability through on the job learning and professional development.

Skills

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm v3

Microservices

Automation - Ansible

CI/CD (GitLab)

Data pipelines (Dagster/Spark/Hadoop)

Agile development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering/CS/Systems Engineering

Australian citizenship

NV1 clearance eligibility with TSPV potential

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

DevOps Engineer

Location

Adelaide CBD or Edinburgh (Hybrid)

Working Arrangement

Hybrid work model. Onsite customer work may be required. Relocation support available for interstate candidates.

Clearance Required

Australian citizenship required. PV highly desirable; NV1 acceptable with willingness to upgrade.

Company Overview

Cleared has partnered with an Australian sovereign Defence science and technology company delivering next generation, AI enabled and software driven systems. Our client is partnered with Defence, DSTG, academia and industry to accelerate emerging technologies into trusted operational capabilities. Their work supports Electronic Warfare, C4I, Cyber Security, Machine Learning and future cloud native Defence systems.

Job Description

We are seeking Platform / DevOps Engineers to design, build and deploy prototype Defence systems using modern cloud native technologies. You will work across microservices, containerisation, automation and CI/CD pipelines, contributing to high quality engineering outcomes and supporting Defence clients in technically challenging environments. This role suits engineers who enjoy problem solving, collaboration and working in a smaller, high performing team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy prototype Defence systems using Docker, Kubernetes and cloud native technologies
• Work with Defence clients to understand requirements and plan delivery activities
• Build microservices and distributed systems using modern engineering practices
• Apply automation including Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD to improve development and delivery
• Contribute to code reviews, design reviews and collaborative development
• Continue developing technical capability through on the job learning and professional development

Education/Certifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Systems Engineering
• Australian citizenship
• NV1 with ability to obtain TSPV clearance

Knowledge/Skills Required

• Containerisation using Docker
• Kubernetes orchestration; Helm v3 experience desirable
• Microservice architectures
• Automation using Ansible
• CI/CD pipelines (preferably GitLab) and deployment tooling
• Experience with data pipeline or lakehouse technologies such as Dagster, Spark or Hadoop (highly valued)
• Familiarity with Agile development practices

Employment Benefits

• Technically challenging work with real Defence impact
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture
• Flexible work arrangements and work life balance
• Professional development support
• Attractive remuneration
• Relocation assistance for interstate candidates

Diversity and Inclusion

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Veterans

Defence experience is highly desirable. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

About Cleared

At Cleared, we provide tailored recruitment solutions to individuals seeking their next opportunity and to organisations searching for talent within Defence Industry, Intelligence and National Security.