DevSecOps

Silentium Defence; Adelaide; Remote; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Silentium Defence is seeking an experienced DevSecOps Engineer to strengthen security, reliability and efficiency of our software delivery in Gepps Cross, SA. You will embed security across the development lifecycle, automate secure infrastructure and support protected, high-threat environments.

You will build secure CI/CD pipelines, fortify network security, perform vulnerability management and incident response, working with cross-functional engineering and operations teams.

Qualifications

• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cyber Security or a related field.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience in a DevSecOps or similar role
• Knowledge of cyber security principles, vulnerabilities and threats, or the desire to learn
• Experience with networking infrastructure and security best practice
• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools such as Python, Bash, Terraform or Ansible
• Experience with SAST, DAST, SCA and vulnerability scanning tools

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain secure, automated CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure using tools such as Terraform and Ansible on developmental networks
• Embed security practices into the software development lifecycle, from design through to deployment and monitoring
• Strengthen and maintenance network security, access controls, encryption and data protection practices, in accordance with applicable frameworks such as the ISM
• Implement security testing, vulnerability scanning, monitoring and alerting across development and product environments
• Support secure releases through threat modelling, code reviews and vulnerability management
• Lead incident response, remediation and continuous security improvement
• Promote practical security knowledge and collaboration across technical teams

Skills

DevSecOps

CI/CD

Security

Python

Bash

Terraform

Ansible

Threat modelling

Vulnerability management

Incident response

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Cyber Security

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Role Type Full-time | Permanent | Mid-level Senior

At Silentium Defence, we’re advancing passive radar and sensing technologies that protect what matters most. We partner with defence, government and commercial sectors to provide trusted surveillance solutions for complex, high-threat environments. Our people are our greatest strength, and together we are taking passive radar technology to the global stage.

We are looking for an experienced DevSecOps Engineer to strengthen the security, reliability and efficiency of our software delivery environment in Gepps Cross, South Australia. You will embed security across the development lifecycle, automate secure infrastructure and help protect the technology behind our innovative products.

What you will do:

Working across Engineering, Development and Operations, you will:

• Build and maintain secure, automated CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure using tools such as Terraform and Ansible on developmental networks
• Embed security practices into the software development lifecycle, from design through to deployment and monitoring
• Strengthen and maintenance network security, access controls, encryption and data protection practices, in accordance with applicable frameworks such as the ISM
• Implement security testing, vulnerability scanning, monitoring and alerting across development and product environments
• Support secure releases through threat modelling, code reviews and vulnerability management
• Lead incident response, remediation and continuous security improvement
• Promote practical security knowledge and collaboration across technical teams

About you:

You are a proactive software professional who enjoys solving complex problems and making secure delivery easier for teams. You communicate clearly, collaborate well across disciplines and continuously look for ways to improve systems, processes and security initiatives.

You will have:

• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cyber Security or a related field.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience in a DevSecOps or similar role
• Knowledge of cyber security principles, vulnerabilities and threats, or the desire to learn
• Experience with networking infrastructure and security best practice
• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools such as Python, Bash, Terraform or Ansible
• Experience with SAST, DAST, SCA and vulnerability scanning tools

If you want to secure innovative technology that matters, we would love to hear from you.

This role is only available to Australian citizens.

We Are Innovators, problem solvers, and leaders in our field, dedicated to making a real impact on a global

Silentium Defence is a rapidly growing, Australian-born business working at the cutting edge of advanced technology capability.

Our world-leading passive radar sensors empower defence, space, and commercial customers to see without being seen, enabling them to protect what matters most with unparalleled precision and reliability.

Why work with us

We’re doing hard things. Each and every one of us is empowered with responsibility and plays an integral role in the growth of our business. Here, hard work translates into real-world impact, and every contribution counts.

But it’s not all work—our culture is built on celebrating achievements, supporting one another, and providing opportunities to explore everyone’s full potential.