DevOps Engineer at Kinetic IT

Kinetic IT; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth-focused culture

Hybrid options

Flexible hours

Social events

Wellbeing resources

Employee discounts

Job summary

Kinetic IT is seeking a DevOps Engineer in Canberra, ACT, to join our on-site team for an upcoming opportunity. The role focuses on reliability, efficiency and delivery of enterprise applications through automation and modern engineering practices.

Australian Citizenship and AGSVA NV2 clearance are required for this federal government context. You will work with Application Support, Architecture and Service Management to streamline deployments, improve environment management and deliver

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in DevOps, automation, scripting or operational engineering.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate deployments, release implementation and related validation activities.
• Design, develop and maintain automation and scripting solutions to reduce manual effort.
• Support environment administration, configuration management and platform stability.
• Develop and support system integrations and API-based solutions.
• Maintain and improve operational tooling, monitoring and observability capabilities.
• Contribute to platform maintenance and service improvement initiatives.
• Investigate complex technical issues and deliver remediation solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enable secure, reliable delivery outcomes.

Skills

DevOps

Automation

Scripting

Operational Engineering

Job description

Apply for DevOps Engineer at Kinetic IT in Canberra, ACT, AU. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Job no: WWREQ0035547 Employment type: Full Time Location: Canberra Categories: Developers & Programmers

About the Role

We are seeking Expressions of Interest for DevOps Engineers to join us for an exciting upcoming opportunity. In this role, you will strengthen the reliability, efficiency and delivery of enterprise applications and platforms through automation, integration and modern engineering practices. Working closely with Application Support, Architecture and Service Management teams, you will streamline deployments, improve environment management and develop practical solutions that enhance service quality, operational performance and continual improvement.

As this role will be working with a Federal Government customer, Australian Citizenship and an AGSVA Security Clearance (NV2) is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate deployments, release implementation and associated validation activities.
• Design, develop and maintain automation and scripting solutions that reduce manual effort and improve consistency.
• Support environment administration, configuration management and platform stability.
• Develop and support system integrations and API-based solutions.
• Maintain and improve operational tooling, monitoring and observability capabilities.
• Contribute to platform maintenance, lifecycle management and service improvement initiatives.
• Investigate complex technical issues and deliver effective remediation solutions.
• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to enable secure, reliable and repeatable delivery outcomes.

Skills & Experience

Demonstrated experience in DevOps, automation, scripting or operational engineering within complex technology environments. Practical knowledge of contemporary DevOps practices, deployment approaches and engineering toolsets. Experience supporting system integrations, APIs and environment configuration. Strong analytical and troubleshooting capability, with a focus on sustainable solutions. An understanding of monitoring, observability, security and configuration management principles. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams. Experience supporting enterprise, Government, critical infrastructure, regulated or operationally complex environments is highly regarded.

About Kinetic IT

Kinetic IT is a leading Australian technology services provider delivering Intelligent Workplace, Cloud, Cyber Security, Digital Infrastructure and IT Service Management solutions. For more than 30 years, we have helped organisations across government, critical infrastructure, education, defence, emergency services, utilities and transport modernise platforms, strengthen cyber resilience and deliver reliable services to Australian communities. Join more than 1,400 talented people in an inclusive, supportive culture where you can be yourself, grow your career and deliver technology outcomes that make a meaningful difference. We welcome people of all abilities, backgrounds, cultures and genders, and are proud to be an Indigenous and Veteran-friendly employer.

Benefits & Perks

• Growth-focused culture – Formal training, mentoring, vendor exam support, communities of practice and regular development reviews.
• Flex your work – Hybrid options, flexible hours, mobility and part-time roles (customer needs permitting).
• Celebrate together – Social events, cultural celebrations, end-of-year functions and more.
• Wellbeing matters – Health and wellness resources, tailored leave and support options and EAP access.
• Other Perks – Access to our employee discounts platform, discounted gym membership and more.

Eligibility

Australian Citizenship and an AGSVA Security Clearance (NV2) is required.

Employees must undergo standard compliance checks and security vetting as per federal requirements.

EEO & Diversity

We welcome people of all abilities, backgrounds, cultures and genders, and are proud to be an Indigenous and Veteran-friendly employer.

Advertised: 13 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: