Data Observability Engineer

5 days ago

Canberra, Australia Nixil Full time

Security Clearance Required for this role:

- Must have a Current Nv1 security clearance.
- The role will be located in Canberra ACT offices.

As a Data Observability Engineer, you’ll play a key role in designing, implementing, and optimising data observability and analytics capabilities that support Army experimentation, test & evaluation, and emerging technology initiatives.

What you’ll do

- Design, build, and maintain data observability and analytics tooling to support mission-critical Defence systems.
- Develop and implement observability practices across DevSecOps and automation pipelines.
- Provide technical analysis, root cause identification, and performance optimisation for experimental systems.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate observability into future architectures and support live Army exercises.
- Deliver technical reports, post-activity assessments, and just-in-time training for ADF personnel.

What you’ll bring

- Extensive experience in Data Observation and Analytics within complex environments.
- Strong Linux (Red Hat) expertise and scripting in Python, Bash, PowerShell.
- Hands-on experience with DevSecOps / CI-CD pipelines (preferably GitLab).
- Skills in API development, system integration, and virtualisation (KVM/VMware).
- Prior experience in Defence or Government projects (Desirable).

Nice to have

- Certifications in Data Engineering or Observability tools (e.g., Datadog, Grafana, Prometheus).
- Qualifications in Data Engineering, Analytics, or IT.
- Exposure to Agile delivery, systems engineering, or Defence Test & Evaluation.

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