Job Description

Are you a Senior DevOps Engineer with an active NV1 clearance ready to make your mark on Australia's democracy? This is your chance to join a high-impact ICT transformation program within one of the nation's most critical government agencies.

THE ROLE
Our client, a leading federal government organisation responsible for delivering Australia's electoral systems, is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer for an initial contract through to 30 June 2027, with a 12-month extension option. Based in the ACT on a hybrid arrangement, this EL1-equivalent role sits within the Platforms and Application Development Branch and is central to supporting the modernisation and uplift of enterprise and election-critical applications. A current NV1 security clearance is mandatory prior to commencement.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
• Designing, implementing, and managing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps to automate deployment processes
• Overseeing configuration and management of development, testing, and production environments to ensure accurate replication for integration testing
• Applying scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, ARM templates, Bicep, and YAML to drive deployment reliability
• Implementing monitoring and alerting solutions to track performance, availability, and security of applications
• Integrating automated security testing (SAST and DAST) into CI/CD pipelines to maintain solution integrity
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including developers, Cyber Security, integration testers, and system analysts
• Maintaining comprehensive documentation of deployment processes, configurations, and best practices

WHAT YOU'LL BRING
• Extensive hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, including building and maintaining complex pipelines
• Demonstrated experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Azure DevOps or GitHub
• Strong knowledge of Git version control and common branching strategies
• Practical experience deploying and maintaining Azure resources including Azure App Service
• Experience across major cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud), including platform administration and FinOps right-sizing
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for system automation and deployment
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex applications across hybrid on-premises and cloud environments
• Experience participating in code reviews and broader software development collaboration
• Active NV1 security clearance (mandatory)

NICE TO HAVE
• Familiarity with enterprise integration platforms and patterns
• Experience working within large-scale government ICT programs or modernisation initiatives

ABOUT TALENT STREET
Talent Street is a specialist technology recruitment agency connecting top IT professionals with leading organisations across Australia.

TO APPLY
Click Apply Now or contact the Talent Street team directly to find out more. Please note candidates will be required to submit a one-page pitch (up to 5,000 characters) addressing all essential criteria. Applications close Monday 31 August 2026.