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Job Title: DevSecOps Engineer - Defence Sector

Location: Adelaide, SA (Onsite or Hybrid depending on project requirements)

Clearance Required: NV1 or NV2 (Active or Eligibility to Upgrade)

Engagement Type: Contract Opportunities Available

About The Role

We have a strong project pipeline of upcoming Defence work and are actively seeking expressions of interest from experienced DevSecOps Engineers. If your current contract is coming to an end or you're considering a move into contracting now is a great time to get in touch.

These Adelaide-based roles will support mission-critical programs, requiring a focus on secure software delivery, automation, and system reliability. You'll work across cross-functional teams to embed security into the development lifecycle, leveraging modern DevOps and infrastructure-as-code practices to support nationally significant outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and GitLab CI.
• Implement and manage containerised solutions using Docker and Kubernetes,
• Automate infrastructure deployment and configuration management with Terraform, Ansible, and scripting languages such as Python and Bash.
• Integrate security tooling and practices across the SDLC, including tools like SonarQube, Grype, and JFrog Xray.
• Monitor system health and performance using observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and the Elastic Stack (ELK).
• Apply security best practices in line with the ASD Essential Eight and the Information Security Manual (ISM).
• Support administration and secure configuration of databases such as PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, and MongoDB.
• Collaborate with software engineers, security analysts, and infrastructure teams to proactively manage risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Document processes, configurations, and security controls; clearly communicate complex technical information to diverse stakeholders.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging threats, and DevSecOps tooling improvements.
  
  

Required Skills & Experience

• Security Clearance: NV1 or NV2 (or the ability to obtain).
• Strong hands-on experience with CI/CD tools - Jenkins, GitLab CI.
• Solid understanding of containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and container security.
• Proficiency with scripting languages (Python, Bash) and IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible).
• Experience working in Linux/Unix environments with solid networking and OS-level security understanding.
• Familiarity with security tooling such as SonarQube, Grype, JFrog Xray.
• Understanding of observability and monitoring tools - Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack.
• Knowledge of ASD Essential Eight, ISM controls, and secure software development practices.
• Strong problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience in Defence, Government, or other security-sensitive environments.
• Exposure to agile and DevOps operating models within secure or regulated environments.
• Familiarity with risk management frameworks or threat modelling practices.
  
  

All applications should include your resume as a word document. For more information, visit our website, www.kinexus.com.au or contact James Griffiths on 03 9982 0314

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeContract

Job function

• Job functionEngineering and Information Technology
• IndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting and Defense and Space Manufacturing

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