Data Observability Engineer

20 hours ago

Canberra n Capital Territory, Australia Bridge IT Engineering Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year
  • Federal Government Role
  • 24 month initial contract with 12 month potential extensions
  • Location: ACT
  • On-site work arrangements
  • Australian Citizenship with NV1 clearance is required

Bridge IT Engineering
is seeking a Data Observability Engineer for a federal government department with offices in the
ACT.

Deliverables

  • Design, build and implement data observability and analytics tooling and systems
  • Develop, implement and maintain data observability practices and procedures for the purposes of test & evaluation, risk reduction and experimentation activities.
  • Provide analysis and advice to enhance and optimise data observation, exploitation and management within representative networks and systems; including root cause analysis.
  • Provide SME technical advice and assistance to staff and supported elements
  • Conduct close collaboration with internal Validation teams and Engineering Management to deploy and maintain experimental systems; contributing towards future architectural decisions.
  • Support DevSecOps and Automation elements by incorporating data observability tooling and configurations for test activity preparation and building.
  • Provide technical support to department's exercises, activities and trials for role specific technologies and systems.
  • Deliver just in time training and actively mentor personnel during periods of instruction during activities.
  • Provide support to innovation proposals and integration of other deployable systems.
  • Provide written and oral reports from test events, and post activity assessments.
  • Provide technical advice and guidance to developing capabilities

Essential Experience

a. Extensive experience in Data Observation and Analytics

b. Extensive experience with Linux based systems, primarily with Red Hat based operating systems.

c. Relevant experience in developing/employing DevSecOps systems (CI/CD pipelines, GitLab)

d. Proficiency in code languages & scripts – Python, Bash, PowerShell, Java, C, C++, etc.

e. Proficiency in API development, configuration and integration

f. Strong knowledge of networking, storage, and virtualisation (KVM, VMware).

g. Experience supporting government projects, preferably with NV1/NV2 clearance.

h. Familiarity with integrating emerging technologies into secure infrastructure.

i. Clearance: NV1 or higher (mandatory for access to classified systems).

Your ICT Recruiter for this role

Shaheli Sengupta

*Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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