DevOps Engineer

• DevOps Engineer | Multiple Roles & Seniority Levels Required | Large Government
• Long-Term FedGov Program | Multi-State Opportunity
• No Payroll Fees | 2 Pay Runs Per Week | Easy Online Timesheets

Work on large‑scale enterprise platforms within a secure Federal Government environment.

Your new company

We are working to support a large‑scale Federal Government technology program delivering and operating critical digital platforms within a secure, highly regulated environment. This multi‑year program brings together cross‑functional delivery teams working across cloud, infrastructure and platform engineering to modernise and support services used at national scale. Teams are based in Canberra, Brisbane and Melbourne and operate within a mature Agile delivery model. Due to the nature of the work, candidates must hold a minimum Baseline security clearance (or be eligible to obtain one prior to commencement) and must be Australian citizens.

Your new role

• Automating build, deployment and release processes across complex environments
• Supporting and enhancing cloud‑based and hybrid platforms
• Developing scripts and tooling to improve automation, integration and operational efficiency
• Implementing and maintaining Infrastructure‑as‑Code to support repeatable and scalable environments
• Contributing to platform reliability through monitoring, alerting and proactive performance management
• Applying security‑by‑design principles across systems, pipelines and environments
• Supporting modern application architectures, including containerised and API‑driven services
• Working closely with architects, engineers, operations teams and stakeholders to deliver outcomes

What you'll need to succeed

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a DevOps, platform engineering or automation‑focused role
• Exposure to cloud and/or hybrid environments
• Scripting experience (e.g. Python or similar) for automation and tooling
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with Infrastructure‑as‑Code concepts and tooling
• Baseline security clearance
• Experience in enterprise or government ICT environments
• Exposure to monitoring, observability or operational tooling
• Understanding of secure systems and noncompliance's delivery
• Experience working within Agile or scaled delivery frameworks

What you'll get in return

• A long‑term contract engagement commencing July 2026
• Flexible on‑site location options across Canberra, Brisbane or Melbourne
• Exposure to large‑scale, enterprise technology platforms
• Opportunities to broaden your experience across automation, platform engineering and DevOps
• Ongoing support and career guidance from a dedicated Hays consultant

What you need to do now

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