Automation Architect (DevSecOps)

TL;DR

Automation Architect (DevSecOps): Shaping the technical direction and capabilities of the hirify.global 9LV Combat Management System with an accent on CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation. Focus on designing automation strategies, implementing IaC solutions, and leading DevSecOps teams to ensure global product alignment and security compliance.

Location: Adelaide, Australia. Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance (NV1 level).

Company

A leading global defence and security company specializing in the development and integration of advanced systems for aeronautics, weapons, and naval command and control.

What you will do

• Lead the technical direction of DevSecOps teams and provide architectural guidance on specification, design, implementation, and deployment.
• Act as the Product Owner for the Continuous Delivery Pipeline (CDP) and other associated systems.
• Formulate and communicate technology roadmaps to meet identified infrastructure needs and opportunities.
• Design and implement automation strategies, workflow improvements, and tool selection.
• Coordinate with global engineering teams to ensure product alignment and security compliance.
• Mentor and coach DevSecOps teams to ensure designs align with industry best practices.

Requirements

• Mandatory Australian citizenship.
• Ability to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance (preferably NV1).
• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Demonstrated experience with CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and containerized applications.
• Experience with Ansible, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, and Linux administration.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) Information Security Manual (ISM) controls.
• Experience with Agile principles, practices, and processes.
• Experience managing the Atlassian Datacenter suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket).

Culture & Benefits

• 6 weeks of paid annual leave per year.
• 14% superannuation and free Income Protection Insurance.
• Flexible working arrangements, including a 9-day fortnight.
• Access to the hirify.global shares matching scheme.
• Employee discounts and cashback via the Myhirify.global online store.