Senior DevSecOps Engineer

Raytheon Australia; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon Australia is seeking two Senior DevSecOps Engineers to design, develop and implement the Software Factory and DevSecOps tools, enabling accelerated and secure software delivery for defence programs.

The role involves Azure Cloud and hybrid cloud environments, Kubernetes administration, and contributing to platform roadmaps while collaborating with Engineering and Technology teams to support multiple programs.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in supporting software development and operations.
• Experience in deploying GitLab or equivalent tools.
• Experience in deploying and configuring Artifactory/Xray or equivalent tools.
• Automation scripting using Bash/PowerShell/Ansible, etc.
• Good understanding of software package management (docker/podman, NuGet, crates, pip).
• Experience in identity management and RBAC using Active Directory and Keycloak.
• Experience in managing code quality tools such as SonarQube.
• Experience in Azure cloud infrastructure including VMs, VNets, NSGs, Cost Management, Azure Monitor, ARM templates, AZ CLI, and Azure automation.
• Experience in Linux administration (RHEL) and VMware.
• Experience in restricted networks and defence-related environments is desirable.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; defence industry experience is desirable.
• Eligible for NV1/NV2 security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement the DevSecOps tools ecosystem.
• Contribute to cyber assurance and control implementation.
• Create automation scripts to reduce manual work and increase efficiency.
• Contribute to platform roadmaps.
• Help create a SaaS-based delivery model for software factory across Raytheon programs.
• Work with Azure Cloud and hybrid cloud ecosystems in a defence setting.
• Keep up-to-date with upcoming DevSecOps trends.
• Demonstrate big-picture thinking while delivering practical value.
• Show deep Kubernetes expertise; CNCF certs are preferred if available.

Skills

Kubernetes administration

Cybersecurity awareness

Communication skills

RBAC and identity management

Networking basics

Tools

GitLab

Artifactory/Xray

ARM templates

Bash

PowerShell

Ansible

Docker/Podman

NuGet

Keycloak

Active Directory

SonarQube

Azure

RHEL

VMware

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-19

Country: Australia

Location: AU-SA-MAWSON LAKES-111 ~ 1-11 Technology Dr ~ BLDG 111

Position Role Type: Hybrid

• Enable the Australian Defence Force to execute missions effectively
• Work on cutting-edge technology
• Be valued and empowered to reach your full potential, supported by an inclusive culture

Your mission starts here at Raytheon Australia!

Right now, we are seeking two bright and energised Senior DevSecOps Engineers to design, develop and implement the Software Factory that includes various DevSecOps tools that enables accelerated and secure software factory.

This critical role will see you working closely with the Engineering and Technology Functional Team, supporting multiple programs, providing platform services that enables them to deliver software securely.

Senior DevSecOps Engineer can look forward to the following essential elements in this exciting role:

• Contribute to the design, analysis and implement DevSecOps tools ecosystem.
• Contribute to the cyber assurance and control implementation.
• Create automation scripts in various languages that offloads manual process, increases efficiency and consistency.
• Contribute to the platform roadmaps.
• Contribute to create a SaaS based delivery model for software factory within the Raytheon for programs’ software engineering teams.
• Opportunity to work in Azure Cloud and hybrid cloud ecosystems in a defence industry.
• Continuously learning in upcoming trends in the DevSecOps tools, methodologies.
• Have big picture thinking yet practical and rational in adding value continuously.
• Deep skill and expertise in Kubernetes administration. Preferably any of CNCF certification, but equivalent demonstrable skill and experience is also favoured.

Skill, Experience And Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in supporting software development and operations is essential.
• Experience in deploying and configuring Gitlab or equivalent tools.
• Experience in deploying and configurating in Artifactory/Xray or equivalent tools.
• Experience in writing automation scripts using a language appropriate to the context (ARM templates, Bash, PowerShell, Ansible etc).
• Good understanding of software package management (docker/podman, NuGet, crates, pip)
• Experience in identity management and RBAC using Active Directory, Keycloak.
• Experience in managing any code quality management tools such as Sonarqube.
• Experience in the management Azure cloud infrastructure including but not limited to Virtual machines, Vnet’s, NSG’s, Cost Management, Azure Monitor, Arm Templates, AZ cli, Azure automation, virtual machine image management.
• Experience in Linux operating system, preferably RHEL.
• Knowledge and understanding of VMware ecosystem and terminology and general tools and practices.
• Experience in managing platforms in restricted networks and air gapped networks is highly desirable.
• Experience working in highly cyber regulated industry is desirable.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills essential, be able to communicate with various levels of technical skills in simple intuitive term
• Experience in a Defence related industry is desirable.
• Successful candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a NV1 and in future NV2 Security clearance as needed. Eligibility can be found at https://www.agsva.gov.au/applicants/eligibility-suitability

In return, we offer flexible work, we will support you with access to best practice tools, systems and processes while continually investing in your growth by providing tailored learning and development opportunities backed by global expertise and a supportive culture.

Join the brightest minds in the nation working on leading-edge technology to deliver Australia’s most significant defence capabilities.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.