Senior DevOps Engineer (NV1 Security Clearance Required)

Shine Solutions Group; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training funds for certifications

Books allowance up to $250/year

Online training modules access

Blog/industry events rewards

Lifestyle leave options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Shine Solutions Group is seeking multiple Senior DevOps Engineers to design, build and support secure, scalable cloud solutions for government projects. You will contribute to architectural decisions, automate delivery through CI/CD pipelines and enhance engineering practices across teams.

Australian citizens with NV1 security clearance are required. You will collaborate with developers, business stakeholders and operations to deliver high-quality outcomes while maintaining security, performance

Qualifications

• Experience with cloud architectures on AWS and best practices for secure, scalable solutions.
• Government or regulated environments experience is required.
• Hands-on CI/CD pipelines development using GitLab CI and/or GitHub Actions.
• Scripting proficiency in Python and/or Bash for automation and tooling.
• Strong written and verbal communication to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and support secure, scalable cloud solutions for complex government projects.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and promote robust CI/CD practices across teams.
• Automate delivery pipelines and improve efficiency through tooling and templates.
• Collaborate with developers, stakeholders and operations to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Balance technical depth with practical consulting and communication skills.

Skills

AWS Cloud

Govt Projects

CI/CD Pipelines

Python / Bash

Communication

Security & NFRs

Technical Influence

Job description

Senior DevOps Engineer (NV1 Security Clearance Required)

Shine Solutions, established in 1998, is an Australian IT consultancy and software development services provider that uses cutting-edge technologies and expertise to create practical, innovative technology solutions. While technology is our craft, our core focus is always on people - our clients and our team. We are a privately owned company with a dedicated team of over 160 consultants and engineers based across Melbourne, Sydney, and Canberra.

When you work at Shine, you will work with a team that:

• Loves sharing experiences and learning from each other
• Is deeply passionate about all things technology
• Supports flexible working arrangements
• Encourages further learning opportunities
• Challenges you - and encourages you to excel

The Role

We are seeking multiple DevOps Engineers to play a key role in designing, building and supporting secure, scalable cloud solutions for complex projects, primarily within government environments. You’ll be a technical go to, contributing to architectural decisions, automating delivery through robust CI/CD pipelines and improving engineering practices across teams. Working closely with developers, business stakeholders, and operations teams, you’ll balance deep technical expertise with strong consulting and communication skills to deliver high quality outcomes and continuous improvement.

You MUST be an Australian Citizen with minimum NV1 security clearance.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Cloud experience across AWS with strong understanding of cloud architecture and best practices.
• Government project experience, including working in regulated, security focused environments.
• CI/CD expertise with hands on experience building and maintaining pipelines using GitLab CI and/or GitHub Actions.
• Scripting proficiency in Python and/or Bash for automation, tooling and migration tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Understanding of non functional requirements such as security, performance and accessibility.
• Ability to influence technical decisions and contribute to reusable templates, frameworks or shared tooling.

Why Shine?

We put people first. And it pays off.

At Shine, Integrity is more than just a platitude. It’s ingrained in all that we do - from our carbon neutral footprint, to our philanthropic activities to conducting regular reviews of our actions to ensure that we foster a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion at Shine. We believe that creating a diverse team, which includes individuals from different backgrounds and with varying experiences, skills, and perspectives, will drive innovation, creativity, and success.

We’ve created a working environment that respects and nurtures technologists. Our staff engagement rates are significantly higher than industry averages. Our average tenure is also longer. And our staff turnover is lower.

In fact, our engagement rate of 88% places Shine in the top 10% of Professional Services Organisations globally.

How do we do it? By putting you first - always.

What else can you expect?

On top of our one-of-a-kind culture, you’ll also enjoy some tangible perks like:

• Funding for approved training programs and certifications, such as AWS and GCP.
• Pre-approved up to $250 per year on reference books or self-paced training materials of your choice.
• Access to online training modules to keep abreast of the latest technologies.
• Financial incentives to share your expertise on our blog, at team forums and industry events.
• Lifestyle leave - you can buy extra annual leave each year, out of pre tax income.
• Access to an EAP (Employee Assistance Program) for confidential counseling sessions.

If you’re looking to work for leaders in technology solutions who put people first, you’ve found a match!!