Platform Engineer

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Rapidly growing 130+ person Australian owned, multiple roles Attractive salary package, flexible working hours Grow with us Platform Engineer (Dev Sec Ops)Full time Adelaide Rapidly growing 130+ person Australian owned, multiple roles Linux, Multiple Distributed Networks, Defence Attractive salary package, flexible working hours Step into a role where your impact goes beyond pipelines and platforms As a Platform Engineer (internally titled Dev Sec Ops Engineer), you'll help shape how security is embedded in the culture and practices of modern software development.
This is more than just a technical position—you'll play a strategic role in driving secure innovation at scale, influencing architecture decisions, and championing a security-first mindset across teams.
You'll have the opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, evaluate emerging technologies, and help evolve our Dev Sec Ops maturity.
If you're passionate about bridging the gap between agility and assurance and want to work where security is built in—not bolted on—this is your chance.
Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain CI pipelines, security controls, monitoring solutions and supporting software deployments.
Ensure all software products are secure, reliable, and compliant with client requirements.
Leverage experience in virtual environments, containerisation, Infrastructure as Code, and security automation.
Mentor teams of engineers, ensuring the adoption of Dev Sec Ops best practices and principles.
Collaborate with software engineers, security specialists, and operational teams to embed security best practices.
Knowledge and Skills Proficiency in building and managing CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins and Git Lab CI.
Experience with container technologies (e.g., Docker and Kubernetes), artifact repositories (e.g., JFrog Artifactory), and container security best practices.
Competent scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation and Infrastructure as Code.
Exposure to other Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
Proficiency in Linux/Unix systems, networking concepts, and security principles.
Familiarity with software development security tooling (e.g., Sonar Qube, Grype, JFrog Xray).
Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and Elastic tack.
Knowledge of the ASD Essential 8 and ISM and how to apply the relevant controls.
Experience with database administration (e.g., Postgre SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, Mongo DB).
A strategic mindset for identifying and managing security risks across the SDLC, with an ability to develop risk mitigation strategies that align with enterprise objectives.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with emerging security threats, technologies, and industry best practices.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
Note: While this role is advertised as Platform Engineer for external alignment and attraction purposes, the internal title for this position is Dev Sec Ops Engineer.
The responsibilities and expectations outlined above reflect the full scope of the Dev Sec Ops function within our team.
Security Clearance Applicants are required to be Australian Citizens and be eligible to hold and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance.
Eligibility requirements can be found at Australian Government Security Vetting Agency.
Benefits working for Consunet A workplace that believes in innovation, quality, and a work-life balance.
Flexible, inclusive and friendly work environment.
Competitive remuneration.
Salary packaging options.
Parental Leave Study Loan Scheme Career and skills progression through training and development to team members.
Access to cutting-edge technology, research, and agile project management practices.
Mentoring and support from our experienced team members.
Please send your covering letter summarising your experience and current resume to recruitment@consunet.com.au, noting in the subject line: Consunet – Platform Engineer Dev Sec Ops Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Consunet Pty Ltd by 2x Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 1 week ago Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 4 weeks ago Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 3 days ago Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 1 week ago Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 1 week ago Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 1 week ago Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2 months ago Platform Monitoring and Control Engineer - Platform Management Systems (PMS)Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 1 week ago Graduate Telecommunications and Security Engineer Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 3 weeks ago Software Engineer - Cross-platform C++ - Multipass Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 3 months ago Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 1 day ago Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 4 weeks ago Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 4 weeks ago We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way.
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