Senior DevOps Engineer

NTT America, Inc.; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking a Senior Cloud / DevOps Engineer to join our Canberra team. The role focuses on cloud engineering, infrastructure automation and application support, with a One-SoNS client context.

NV1 security clearance is required, and you will work on-site with the client to deliver resilient cloud solutions. You will mentor engineers, contribute to complex designs, and build automated deployments across Azure environments.

Qualifications

• Proven cloud implementations across large environments.
• Hands-on experience with Azure protected cloud environments.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cloud development and engineering activities in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
• Build, maintain and improve Infrastructure as Code across a range of systems.
• Create and maintain automated deployments and self-service capabilities.
• Support and troubleshoot Java applications operating in Linux environments.
• Build and support services and technologies including Microsoft Azure.
• Use cloud-native tools to monitor the health and utilisation of cloud services.
• Undertake performance tuning and contribute to operational improvements.
• Participate in complex technical design and provide practical design input.
• Take ownership of relevant technologies within your area of specialisation.
• Investigate complex issues and escalate to Technical Lead or third parties as needed.
• Produce reports, proposals and maintain clear project documentation.
• Mentor and coach engineers, encouraging knowledge sharing and best practices.
• Work directly with the client onsite to understand and address complex solution requirements.

Skills

Cloud engineering

Team leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Java troubleshooting

Mentoring

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Elasticsearch

PowerShell

Ansible

ARM templates

Terraform

Job description

Make an impact with NTT DATA

Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Cloud / DevOps Engineer to join our team in Canberra

Current NV1 AGSVA Security Clearance required

You’ll be part of a cohesive team dedicated to one particular client, supporting a System of National Significance (SoNS) . The role offers the opportunity to work across cloud engineering, infrastructure automation and application support, while collaborating closely with development, operations and other stakeholders.

You’ll help ensure the reliability, availability and performance of systems and infrastructure, contribute to complex technical design, automate processes, and help improve overall system resilience. These responsibilities reflect the scope of the original

What you’ll do

• Deliver cloud development and engineering activities in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
• Build, maintain and improve Infrastructure as Codeacross a range of systems.
• Create and maintain a
• utomated deployments and self-service capabilities.
• Support and troubleshoot Java applications operating in Linux environments.
• Build and support services and technologies including Microsoft Azure.
• Use cloud-native tools to monitor the health and utilisation of cloud services.
• Undertake performance tuning and contribute to operational improvements.
• Participate in complex technical design and provide practical design input.
• Take ownership of relevant technologies within your area of specialisation.
• Investigate complex issues and investigate unresolved problems to the Technical Lead or appropriate third parties.
• Produce reports, proposals and maintain clear project documentation.
• Mentor and coach engineers, encouraging knowledge sharing, skills development and the adoption of effective engineering practices.
• Work directly with the client onsite to understand and address complex solution requirements

Essential criteria

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Demonstrated practical experience and understanding of cloud implementations.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure PROTECTED cloud environments .
• Experience with Elasticsearch .
• Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell .
• Experience troubleshooting Java applications in a Linux environment, or Java development experience.
• Experience creating and maintaining automated deployments.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code , preferably including Ansible and ARM .
• Ability to work full-time from the client’s premises in Canberra .
• An AGSVA NV1 security clearance , as required for the position.

Desirable criteria

Experience mentoring team members is desirable.

Knowledge of the products in some of the following technology stack:

Azure Bicep, Terraform, HBase/HDFS (HDInsight), Neo4j, Kafka, NiFi, Kibana, Logstash, GraphQL, Redis, WSO2 Identity Server (or similar), WSO2 API Manager (or similar), PostgreSQL (or similar), React (or similar), Java springboot. Azure big data services, Azure AD/ADFS, Azure API Manager, Azure CosmosDB.

What you’ll bring

You’ll be comfortable working across a diverse range of technologies and systems, balancing hands‑on technical delivery with collaboration and ownership.

You’ll be someone who communicates effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders, approaches complex problems constructively, and enjoys contributing to a supportive team where knowledge and expertise are shared.

The original JD particularly emphasises an approachable, supportive and can‑do attitude, along with the ability to mentor and coach other engineers.

Inclusion and accessibility

We value different professional backgrounds, career pathways and perspectives. If you meet the essential requirements but don’t have experience with every technology listed under the desirable criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

We’re committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. If you require a reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune

Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through

responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with

unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and

application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move

confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more

than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as

established and start‑up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each

year in R&D.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.