DevOps Engineer
DevOps System Administrator
Location: Canberra (preferred), or Brisbane.
Employment Type: Full-time/Permanent
Support a diverse portfolio of applications in a large-scale enterprise technology environment hosted in AWS Cloud
Work across cloud infrastructure, automation, and system administration
Security Requirement: Due to the secure nature of this role, we are seeking candidates who are Australian Citizens or individuals with active security clearance (Baseline/NV1).
About the Role
This is a DevOps System Administration role within a Business-as-Usual (BAU) Operations Team that supports a wide range of applications across a complex and evolving technology landscape. The role is ideal for professionals with strong experience in AWS Cloud across ECS, EC2, and RDS, who can contribute to the reliability, scalability, and performance of enterprise systems.
You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to manage infrastructure, automate processes, and troubleshoot issues. Additional skills in networking, DevOps practices, and PowerShell scripting are highly valued and will enhance your ability to drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Administer and maintain Windows Server environments
Manage AWS cloud infrastructure including RDS, ECS Fargate, and EC2
Automate tasks and deployments using PowerShell and Python
Support containerised workloads using Docker
Collaborate with development and operations teams to resolve infrastructure and application issues
Monitor system health and implement alerting and logging solutions
Contribute to CI/CD pipeline integration and infrastructure as code practices
Maintain documentation and runbooks for operational efficiency
Required Experience
Strong experience with AWS cloud services:
Networking (DNS, VPC, Network Tracing and Protocols, Proxy Configuration, Firewalls, public and private networks.)
ECS Fargate (container orchestration, scaling, service management)
EC2 (provisioning, monitoring, optimisation)
Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell and Python
Experience working with JSON/YAML for configuration management and deployment pipelines
Hands-on experience with Docker containers (build, deployment, registry, troubleshooting)
Familiarity with Linux systems administration and shell scripting (advantageous)
Preferred Experience/Qualifications
Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automation practices
Experience in Agile Scrum environments, contributing to sprint planning and ceremonies
Knowledge of infrastructure as code tools (e.g., CloudFormation, Terraform)
Experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Ability to document processes and collaborate across teams
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
Relevant certifications in AWS, Microsoft, or DevOps methodologies
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