Build Automation Technical Specialist – Defence ICT (RFQTS 16634)
Contract Duration: Until 31 December 2026 (259 days across FY25/26–26/27)
Extensions: Two x 12-month options may be available
About the Opportunity
Azooa is preparing a response to RFQTS 16634, issued by the Australian Army – Army Headquarters, Land Capability Executive. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Build Automation Technical Specialist to join the Land Network Integration Centre (LNIC) in Symonston, ACT.
The LNIC plays a central role in ensuring that Army’s future combat capabilities are integrated by design, optimised into the Joint Force, and interoperable with Coalition partners. This role supports the Land Combat System Support Environment (LCSE) and the Land Combat System Battle Labs, which provide the environments required for testing, experimentation, and system integration.
This is a hands-on technical role within a DevSecOps team, focused on designing and implementing automation solutions that streamline ICT build and deployment processes, strengthen configuration management, and enhance overall capability readiness.
Key Responsibilities
- Automation & Orchestration – Develop, maintain, and optimise automation tools and scripts to streamline ICT node deployment.
- DevSecOps Support – Maintain and enhance the DevSecOps environment, ensuring consistent operation of automation tooling.
- System Build & Configuration – Implement orchestration solutions for repeatable, secure system build processes.
- Knowledge Transfer – Provide limited training to users and technical SMEs as needed.
- Disaster Recovery Design – Contribute to the design and implementation of disaster recovery solutions using the VMware suite.
- Risk & Planning – Provide SME-level input into project planning, capability expansion, and risk management.
- Configuration Management – Enforce configuration management across the LCSE and maintain version-controlled deployments.
- Patching & Compliance – Automate patching, compliance checks, and updates across supported environments.
- Documentation – Develop clear and detailed documentation describing designs, configurations, and implementation steps.
- Reporting – Support LNIC reporting requirements, including monthly progress reports and quarterly contract reviews.
- Stakeholder Engagement – Liaise with Defence stakeholders, APS, contractors, and SMEs to support system integration.
- Field Support – Provide support during trials, exercises, and potential interstate or international deployments.
Deliverables
- Automated build and deployment solutions for deployable ICT nodes.
- Disaster recovery designs and documentation leveraging VMware.
- Maintenance and improvement of DevSecOps environments and toolchains.
- Technical documentation and system implementation guides.
- Direct support to Defence-led trials, exercises, and stakeholder engagement activities.
Mandatory Requirements
- Robust experience with PowerShell, Ansible, and related scripting languages.
- Proficiency with DevSecOps toolsets and methodologies (GitLab, CI/CD pipelines).
- Expertise in Kubernetes and containerised workloads.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft and Linux enterprise systems.
- Demonstrated experience with the VMware suite of datacentre products.
- Background in version-controlled infrastructure deployments.
- Proven ability to automate patching, compliance checks, and updates.
- Must be based in Canberra.
- Minimum NV1 clearance at commencement (upgrade to NV2 may be required).
Highly Desirable
- More than 10 years’ experience in secure ICT systems, ideally in the Defence domain.
- Familiarity with Defence networks such as JP 2221-1 AUS MPE Network, EDLAN, or equivalent deployed networks.
- Experience with vulnerability scanning, secrets management, and identity & access control.
- Understanding of standards including NIST, ISO 27001, ASD Essential Eight.
- Experience in cloud and hybrid cloud environments.
- Proven ability to work in disconnected or air-gapped environments.
Reporting Line
- Reports directly to the Information Systems Manager, LNIC.
Contract Conditions
- Travel: Interstate and international travel may be required.
- Compliance: Must adhere to APS Code of Conduct, Defence policies, and the Commonwealth Supplier Code of Conduct.
- Performance Standards: Measured against Defence Key Result Areas (KRAs): timeliness, quality, collaboration, risk/security management.
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