Kubernetes Engineer

• Initial 12-month assignment (multi-year program)
• February 2026
• Onsite Setup
• Australia-wide
• Australian Citizen with NV1 required (must be eligible and willing to progress to NV2)

About the Role

Green Light is seeking an experienced Kubernetes Engineer to support a Digital Transformation Program as part of a large, long-term modernisation initiative.

This role sits within a multi-year Defence program, with an initial 12-month assignment and strong potential for extension. You will work on secure, enterprise-scale Kubernetes platforms, supporting containerised workloads, platform stability, and ongoing enhancement across Defence environments.

The role requires strong Kubernetes expertise, experience in secure/government settings, and the ability to operate within structured delivery frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, operate, and support Kubernetes platforms in secure enterprise environments.
• Support containerised application deployments, upgrades, and lifecycle management.
• Implement and maintain high availability, resilience, and scalability across Kubernetes clusters.
• Troubleshoot complex platform, networking, and performance issues within Kubernetes environments.
• Work closely with DevOps, cloud, infrastructure, and security teams to support platform integrations.
• Apply security best practices aligned with Defence and government standards.
• Contribute to platform automation, monitoring, logging, and operational documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across container platforms.

Requirements

• 7–10 years’ experience in infrastructure, platform, or DevOps engineering roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes in enterprise or government environments.
• Experience with container technologies (Docker, container runtimes).
• Solid understanding of Linux systems, networking, and storage concepts.
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in complex environments.
• Australian Citizenship with active NV1 security clearance.
• Must be eligible and willing to progress to NV2 clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting Defence or government digital transformation programs.
• Exposure to cloud and hybrid platforms (AWS, Azure, private cloud).
• Knowledge of security hardening, compliance frameworks, and secure-by-design principles.
• Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD, or similar).
• Experience operating Kubernetes in restricted or air-gapped environments.

How To Apply:

If you understand and meet the above requirements please click APPLY or please contact Liz – [email protected] or call 0482 072 644 for further information.

About Green Light Worldwide

We are an Australian onshore services company that provides technology capability across ANZ and Asia. Our services range from day-to-day operational activities, through project delivery, to more strategic and transformational programs.

At Green Light, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities and are dedicated to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any accommodations during the process, please contact [email protected] or call +61 9247 3799.