Job Description
A global software organisation is seeking an experienced DevSecOps Team Leader to guide a small, highly technical group and drive automation, security, and operational excellence across a mission-critical platform. High-growth, innovation-driven environment with global reach.
The Opportunity:
- Lead a high-performing DevSecOps team of two engineers, with the mandate to shape strategy and grow the function.
- Partner directly with executive leadership to influence company-wide automation, orchestration, and security practices.
- Work with cutting-edge observability tooling such as Datadog, while ensuring compliance and security across all business units.
- Position yourself for future senior technology leadership, with a clear path to broader responsibilities.
What You'll Do:
- Inspire & Mentor – coach and develop a talented engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.
- Drive Automation – champion CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code and modern deployment practices.
- Security & Compliance – oversee DevSecOps strategy and enterprise-wide security posture.
- Collaborate & Influence – work with senior stakeholders to align operations with business objectives.
What We're Looking For:
- Strong background in cloud infrastructure, automation, and CI/CD.
- Strong CI/CD expertise (Jenkins preferred) and scripting skills (Python ideal)
- Solid AWS knowledge (CloudFormation/CDK, IAM, Lambda, networking fundamentals)
- A collaborative, customer-focused mindset — proactive about automation and improvement
- Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring DevOps/SRE/Platform teams (or ready to step into leadership from a senior engineer role).
- Deep understanding of security best practices and compliance frameworks.
- Excellent soft skills – proactive, influential communicator who builds trust across departments.
- Ambition and drive to progress into a more senior leadership role.
Remuneration: $190k base + super, with a pay range of A$190,000.00/yr - A$190,000.00/yr
Location: Sydney CBD (Hybrid 2 days a week office)
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
Lead DevSecOps Engineer (AWS) employer: Novus Recruitment Solutions
At Novus Recruitment Solutions, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to take ownership of their projects. Located in the vibrant city of Melbourne, we offer competitive benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make an immediate impact on critical software platforms. Join us to be part of a team that values your expertise and supports your career development.
Contact Details:
Novus Recruitment Solutions Recruitment Team
