At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and automate enterprise-scale cloud infrastructure using cutting-edge technologies.
- Company: Join Compas, a leading Australian recruitment and services company.
- Benefits: 12-24 month contract with competitive pay and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with a focus on observability and automation.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the tech world while working with innovative tools and solutions.
- Qualifications: Experience with OpenShift, Kubernetes, and automation tools like Ansible and GitOps.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Design, deploy and automate enterprise-scale container and private cloud infrastructure using Red Hat OpenShift, OpenStack, Ansible, GitOps and CI/CD, with a strong focus on observability and infrastructure automation.
Location: QLD, ACT, VIC
Contract Duration: 12 months (up to a maximum of 24 months)
Security Clearance Requirement: NV1
Closing Date: 10:00am, Tuesday, 27 October 2026
Essential Tasks:
- Design, deploy and automate enterprise OpenShift and OpenStack clusters across private cloud infrastructure.
- Implement observability, telemetry pipelines, instrumentation and monitoring across OpenShift and OpenStack.
- Develop infrastructure as code, automation playbooks and CI/CD deployment pipelines.
- Configure developer workspaces and automation solutions to streamline internal delivery pipelines.
Key Criteria:
- Proven experience designing and managing enterprise OpenShift, Kubernetes, OpenStack or virtualisation environments.
- Strong enterprise telemetry and observability experience across infrastructure platforms.
- Expertise in infrastructure automation and CI/CD, including Ansible, GitOps and ArgoCD.
- Strong OpenStack architecture, infrastructure provisioning and Linux administration capability.
YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE
Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current NV1 clearance.
Automation Specialist in Canberra employer: Compas Pty Ltd
Compas Pty Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities while working on impactful Federal IT programs in Canberra. The company fosters a supportive culture that values your expertise and encourages you to lead cutting-edge cloud solutions, making it a rewarding place to advance your career.
