DevOps Engineer

Australian Secret Intelligence Service; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Secret Intelligence Service in Canberra seeks a proficient DevOps Engineer to own the entire CI/CD pipeline. You will build containerised workflows with Podman and Kubernetes, write Python automation scripts, and deploy using GitHub Actions.

The role requires strong collaboration with SREs, data engineers and scientists to ensure secure, scalable, and reliable software delivery. You will work in an environment with air-gapped constraints and a focus on rigorous security and

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a DevOps role.
• Expert in containerised workflows with Podman and Kubernetes.
• Strong Python programming.
• Experience with GitHub Actions for automating workflows.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD principles.
• Experience working in air-gapped environments.
• Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) a plus.
• IaC tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Build, manage and optimise containerised workflows using Podman and Kubernetes.
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable software delivery.
• Write and maintain Python scripts to automate DevOps tasks.
• Utilise GitHub Actions to streamline development and deployment.
• Collaborate with SREs, data engineers and data scientists for seamless deployment.
• Monitor and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines to resolve issues promptly.
• Ensure security, scalability and performance of infrastructure and apps.

Skills

Podman

Kubernetes

Python

GitHub Actions

CI/CD

Air-gapped environments

Cloud platforms

Terraform

Ansible

Independent work

Communication

Job description

DevOps Engineer (L4 — EL1)

We are a dynamic team consisting of Site Reliability Engineers (SREs), data engineers, and data scientists. We are looking for a skilled DevOps Engineer to join our team and take ownership of the entire CI/CD pipeline.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• Build, manage and optimise containerised workflows using Podman and Kubernetes
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficient and reliable software delivery
• Write and maintain scripts in Python to automate various DevOps tasks
• Utilise GitHub Actions to streamline the development and deployment processes
• Collaborate with SREs, data engineers, and data scientists to ensure seamless integration and deployment of applications
• Monitor and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines to identify and resolve issues promptly
• Ensure the security, scalability, and performance of our infrastructure and applications
• Document processes and best practices to facilitate knowledge sharing within the team

Education, Qualification and Experience Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a DevOps engineering role.
• Proven expertise in managing containerised workflows using Podman and Kubernetes.
• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Experience with GitHub Actions for automating workflows.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD principles and best practices.
• Experience working within air-gapped environments.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal management oversight.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a role you must:

Be an Australian citizen

Be assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance

For more information on eligibility please see the Protective Security Policy Framework which is publicly accessible at https://protectivesecurity.gov.au, Release 2026 section 18.5 provides information on Eligibility and suitability.

The position is Canberra based, with conditions similar to those in the Australian Public service including superannuation.

Notes

ASIS values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respective work environment. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Women, people with disabilities, people that identify as LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Please note: ASIS does not provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants

Getting to know the Australian Secret Intelligence Service

ASIS is Australia’s overseas secret intelligence collection agency. Its mission is to protect and promote Australia’s vital interests through the provision of intelligence services as directed by the Government. Its work can involve collecting intelligence relating to national security, international relations and economic issues. It also contributes to Australia’s coordinated national efforts against terrorism, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and trans-national issues such as people smuggling.