Build Automation Technical Specialist

5 days ago


Canberra, Australia Downer Group Full time

Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia’s future.

Downer Professional Services is comprised of two business units, our Technical, Advisory, and Capability consulting practice and Team Downer, a major service partner to Defence. Together, we are a multi-disciplinary advisory and delivery partner of choice for our clients in Defence and National Security.

We currently have an opportunity for a Build Automation Technical Specialist in Canberra to work in the Land Network Integration Centre projects.

**What You’ll Do**

This role offers a broad scope, with key role responsibilities including:
- As the infrastructure specialist within the DevSecOps team, provide support via scripting, automation and orchestration tasks to enable system build sequence automation using a combination of technologies.- Contribute to the design and implementation of disaster recovery solutions leveraging the VMware suite of product.- Develop documentation to describe the design, configuration and implementation of build automation tools and associated system components.- Provide other services as tasked by the LNIC Military Executive.

**What You’ll Bring**

It is a **requirement**that the key applicant has experience with the following:
- Powershell, Ansible and associated scripting languages/technologies- DevSecOps toolsets and methodologies including:
- GitLab- Container Workloads/Kubernetes-
- VMware suite of datacentre products- Version controlled infrastructure deployments- Automating patching, updates, and compliance checks

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.
- More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.**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 is means to belong at Downer Professional 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.-
**Veteran support**: Benefit from initiatives like up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post-service.
- You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas. _
- We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.-
- 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._



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