Overview
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Base pay range
A$140,000.00/yr - A$200,000.00/yr
What You’ll Bring
- Previous experience ideally within the Defence or consulting services industries.
- Strong Linux OS expertise including automation and administration, with hands-on experience using tools like Ansible, Puppet, Salt, or Chef.
- Proficiency in containerisation and orchestration technologies such as Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes.
- CI/CD pipeline experience using platforms like GitLab Runners, Jenkins, or Bamboo, supporting agile development and deployment.
- Virtualisation and infrastructure knowledge, including VMware and Hyper-V, to support scalable and secure environments.
- Understanding of agile and secure environments, with experience in SAFe, DevOps, Scrum, and working in air-gapped or Defence settings.
- Cyber security awareness and familiarity with cyber operations
- Ability to produce and review technical documentation
Due to the nature of the work, you are required to currently hold and maintain a minimum Negative Vetting 1 or higher Security clearance as required by the Commonwealth. In some instances, compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements may also be an inherent requirement.
Why Downer Professional Services
At Downer Professional Services, we’re not just a workplace - we’re a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia. As the country’s only sovereign prime, we’re committed to making a real difference in protecting Australia’s interests.
What it means to belong at Downer Skilled Services
- Meaningful work: Help to deliver critical Defence projects that protect Australia and shape its future.
- Professional development: Access career mapping, accelerated learning programs, and shared learning through our Communities of Practice.
- Great perks: Enjoy discounts on healthcare, retail, vehicles, and more through
- Veteran support : Benefit from initiatives like up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post-service.
We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.
We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.
As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.
If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Strategy/Planning and Information Technology
Industries
- Defense and Space Manufacturing
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📌 System Specialist
🏢 Downer Professional Services
📍 Canberra