DevOps Engineer

Be you with us – Shape the future of Defence and Technology

C4i Solutions is a leading Technology, ICT, and Digital Solutions company, delivering real outcomes for our Defence, Government, and Industry partners. We're growing and we're looking for great people who share our values, believe in our mission, and care about what they do. People who value teamwork, take pride in their work, and want to make an impact.

About the Role:

Join a team delivering mission-critical technology solutions that support Australian Defence capability. As a DevOps Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, automating, and maintaining secure, resilient, and scalable environments that enable the rapid delivery of software and systems to Defence customers. Working alongside software, systems, cyber, and infrastructure specialists, you will help drive DevSecOps practices, infrastructure automation, and continuous improvement across complex and challenging projects. This is an opportunity to apply your technical expertise to meaningful work that contributes to Australia's national security while advancing your career in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Based in Canberra, you will be part of a collaborative and dynamic team with clear pathways to develop into senior systems engineering and cyber security roles.

About the role:

• Design, implement and maintain secure, scalable, and resilient DevOps environments supporting Defence capability projects.
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate software build, test, deployment, and release activities.
• Deploy and support containerised applications using technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, and OpenShift.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar automation frameworks.
• Collaborate with software engineers, systems engineers, cybersecurity specialists, and project teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise application and infrastructure performance across development, test, and production environments.
• Ensure DevSecOps principles are embedded throughout the software development lifecycle, including security scanning, compliance, and vulnerability management.
• Support system integration, verification, validation, and deployment activities within Defence and government environments.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of technical documentation, operating procedures, and engineering artefacts.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance automation, system reliability, operational efficiency, and service availability.

About you:

• Australian Citizen (required for Defence projects) with a min AGSVA NV1 clearance. The ability to obtain a Negative Vetting 2 (NV2) security clearance is preferred.
• A tertiary qualification relevant to the role.
• Experience designing and supporting DevOps or Platform Engineering environments.
• Strong knowledge of Linux administration, scripting (Bash, Python, PowerShell), and automation.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or private cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift, or similar container orchestration technologies.
• Familiarity with Git, GitLab, GitHub, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or other CI/CD toolsets.
• Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, secure-by-design principles, and Defence security requirements.
• Experience working within Systems Engineering and project delivery environments.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Self-starter who takes the initiative with excellent problem-solving skills and brings a solution first mindset.
• A high level of communication both written and verbal.
• Ability to work either individually or as part of a broader team.

Why Join Us?

• Veteran-Focused: As a Veteran-owned and operated company, we value your service. Our Veteran Career Development Program is designed to support your transition and future career growth. Defence Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
• People First: Were a company that puts people at the centre. Fostering a culture of wellbeing, engagement, and respect for your unique skills.
• A Culture That Values You: Be part of a passionate, supportive, and growing team that recognises your contribution and rewards success.
• And we like to keep things real. We work hard, support each other, and make space for a laugh along the way.

Benefits We Offer:

• Long Service Leave @ 7 years: Take long service leave after 7 years' service (Pro-rata).
• Health & wellbeing allowance: Our annual Health & Wellbeing allowance ($250) helps you stay fit and healthy.
• First year leave (5 days): We offer 5 additional leave days in your first year to help you settle in!
• Birthday leave: We know your birthday is a special day! Take the day off and relax on us!
• Higher Education Subsidy: Obtain a higher qualification relevant to your role while working with us and receive a $2500 contribution annually. This includes certification fees on digital learning courses.
• Veteran Engagement: At C4i Solutions, we understand that leaving the ADF can be a daunting time. We've been there, as we know from our own experience. Our Veteran Career Development Program offers a range of support and development activities for ADF veterans and their partners, so that your transition from the ADF is seamless and supported.
• Service Awards: We acknowledge your service with us through 1, 5, and 10-year awards.
• Employee Recognition: We reward our people when they go above and beyond.
• Donate for a Cause: Donate to a charity of your choice and we'll match it up to a value of $200!
• PLUS, much more!

Be you, with us:

If you're looking for a workplace where your skills, experience, and dedication are genuinely valued we'd love to hear from you. We are a close-knit team of veterans, problem-solvers, tech heads, dads, mums, soccer coaches, and weekend adventurers who love what we do, like to have a bit of fun, and don't take ourselves too seriously. What brings us together is a passion for doing great work that makes a real difference to those who serve.

If this sounds like your kind of team, apply now. We'd love to hear from you.

www.C4isolutions.com.au