Senior DevOps Engineer in Canberra

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We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Cloud / DevOps Engineer to join our team in Canberra. Current NV1 AGSVA Security Clearance required.

You’ll be part of a cohesive team dedicated to one particular client, supporting a System of National Significance (SoNS). The role offers the opportunity to work across cloud engineering, infrastructure automation and application support, while collaborating closely with development, operations and other stakeholders. You’ll help ensure the reliability, availability and performance of systems and infrastructure, contribute to complex technical design, automate processes, and help improve overall system resilience.

What you’ll do:

• Deliver cloud development and engineering activities in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
• Build, maintain and improve Infrastructure as Code across a range of systems.
• Create and maintain automated deployments and self-service capabilities.
• Support and troubleshoot Java applications operating in Linux environments.
• Build and support services and technologies including Microsoft Azure.
• Use cloud-native tools to monitor the health and utilisation of cloud services.
• Undertake performance tuning and contribute to operational improvements.
• Participate in complex technical design and provide practical design input.
• Take ownership of relevant technologies within your area of specialisation.
• Investigate complex issues and escalate unresolved problems to the Technical Lead or appropriate third parties.
• Produce reports, proposals and maintain clear project documentation.
• Mentor and coach engineers, encouraging knowledge sharing, skills development and the adoption of effective engineering practices.
• Work directly with the client onsite to understand and address complex solution requirements.

Essential criteria:

• Demonstrated practical experience and understanding of cloud implementations.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure PROTECTED cloud environments.
• Experience with Elasticsearch.
• Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell.
• Experience troubleshooting Java applications in a Linux environment, or Java development experience.
• Experience creating and maintaining automated deployments.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code, preferably including Ansible and ARM.
• Ability to work full-time from the client’s premises in Canberra.
• An AGSVA NV1 security clearance, as required for the position.

Desirable criteria:

• Experience mentoring team members is desirable.
• Knowledge of the products in some of the following technology stack: Azure Bicep, Terraform, HBase/HDFS (HDInsight), Neo4j, Kafka, NiFi, Kibana, Logstash, GraphQL, Redis, WSO2 Identity Server (or similar), WSO2 API Manager (or similar), PostgreSQL (or similar), React (or similar), Java Spring Boot, Azure big data services, Azure AD/ADFS, Azure API Manager, Azure CosmosDB.

What you’ll bring:

You’ll be comfortable working across a diverse range of technologies and systems, balancing hands‑on technical delivery with collaboration and ownership. You’ll be someone who communicates effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders, approaches complex problems constructively, and enjoys contributing to a supportive team where knowledge and expertise are shared. The original JD particularly emphasises an approachable, supportive and can‑do attitude, along with the ability to mentor and coach other engineers.

Inclusion and accessibility:

We value different professional backgrounds, career pathways and perspectives. If you meet the essential requirements but don’t have experience with every technology listed under the desirable criteria, we still encourage you to apply. We’re committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. If you require a reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know.

About NTT DATA:

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centres and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centres as well as established and start‑up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.